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Old 09-07-2007 | 10:08 AM
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chainsawlaskowski
 
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I have had mixed results using decoys. I've killed my biggest buck to date that came to a "Carry Lite" buck decoy. (140") I believe the most important thing is to have some kind of motion on your decoy.(I'm not sure how the new "bobbnle Head" decoy will work as I would be concerned that it might move too much in a stronger wind)I installed a "Tail Wagger" and it looks great! It often catches you off guard when it moves - thinking a deer snuck up on you. Gary Clancy has a great book out on decoying whitetails. Very good info. The big Iowa buck I killed was running with a doe (Nov. 5th) and broke away from her and ran right up to the decoy. It was an easy 20 yard shot. I've also had a large (130"-140") Wisconsin buck cross an entire corn field only to stop at 60 yards out and stare at the decoy. He finally turned around and walked away. I've had does usually spook or stamp their feet at the buck decoy. I believe that like everything else, sometimes they work and sometimes they don't. They are a pain to carry in and to keep scent free. I ALWAYS use rubber gloves while handling and setting up the decoy and spray it down with scent killer. It's just another tool that might just give you the shot of a lifetime if everything works out. I STRONGLY recommend Clancy's book as it has many do's and don'ts that will save you froom making a lot of mistakes. Jeff Laskowski
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