skeeter 7MM

Dan O, you want to place the decoy into the wind on the hill that blows from (field or bush) to the Swamp (Bucks Bedroom). Wind direction is usually hill to swamp. Right! I think given the description yeah that would work. Another thought is what about putting your decoy on the well used wildlife paths that are in between the hill(bush area) and the swamp. Rut will have the buck moving with the does. The idea would be the same, but nobody would see your coy. Now the hill will be a a natural point of entry, so where does the deer and really the buck want to come out? The point, the ridges, the valleys(draw)? This is where I would place the decoy. I have used the flambeau decoy, and place it natural travel routes. Also on the hillsides (as this is the one that lays out not stands). Now my only concern is where are you positioned in all this? Remember your wind is blowing to Daddy as well. Are you gun hunting or bow? If gun hunting and possible back off 200 yards with the most favourable and desirable wind direction. If you choose the open hill and possible get in tight with the bush line...so you can see if they come out and move along to the hill, also much better background cover. If you choose the hill can you see the opposite side of the hill or approaching deer from that direction?

It sounds like you know the area and the deer...battle is half over. Blind or stand location will be crucial as wind is not favourable for that swamp, imo. You have to give it a go, I would think the decoy will work, but remember you have to place it realistic (just like goose or duck coys). If looks off he won't commit and drop his wing tips.