I hunt with a gun and I place them no more and somtimes less than 10 yards........most times 3 to 4 paces from where I am at. I do use a full enclosed blind.

I place the hen facing at me so if the Ole real Tom who comes in want to mount her I have a head shot - you may want to place it facing away from you if using a bow. I place the Tom facing me sideways and looking at me so if the Ole real Tom wants to fight he is goig head to head - The hen is at an agle at me with the Tom set sideways as if he was about going to mount her for mating. I do use one xtra feeding bobble head hen some disatnce away.

Now be caredul with decoys.....I have had others hunters come sneaking up on my decoys.....yes that is true!

JW