RE: Decoy during the Rut
IMO it's been more trouble than it's worth. I think it's easier awesome or terrible. I've seen plenty of videos where it has worked like a charm, but I think it has to do a lot with how the deer are feeling ona particular day. One day their "lovers" the next day their "fighters" I think it just depends.
However, I do know that to effectively use a decoy, your better off putting it out in the open, like in a field, for all deer to see. It's that right there that detersme from using a decoyduring the rut, as I wouldmuch rather set up in a funnel in the woods waiting for ahot doe to come by with a big buckright on her tail. Hope my opinion may shed some light for ya! Good luck!