I have had success with decoys and also scared deer with decoys. Does don't like them and this has got me in trouble. I had a buck spot my decoy setup at approx 150 yds one day. He was across the field and I was setup with aRedi-doe and a foldout Renzo deer decoy. He came in perfectly andI was setup downwind so that as he approached from downwind he walked right by me and offered a great shot. I have also had bucks act nervous and leave. I had a button buck walk up to my Redi-doe and sniff it's rear. Sometimes they work and sometimes they don't. I use mine in conjunction with rattling and tube grunts. I think if wereyou I wouldjust hunt the funnels, bring your lunch, and a urinal, and don't leave the tree; thatis the best way that I have found to hunt the pre-rut. Leave the decoys behind.Do a little grunting and rattling and hunt the funnels. Bucks are on the move during pre-rut and I like the funnels.