RE: Deer Decoy
I agree with 1shot , I would also like to add when using your decoy make sure that you have it placed right.
Since most decoys can be either buck or doe placement is improtant , if your going to use it as a doe then you want the rear of it facing you.
When using it as buck , just the opposite reason being most bucks will approach another buck head on or face to face.
Bucks will walk up to does to sniff at their rear , by doing so this allows you to draw back or raise your gun without being noticed providing you with a broad side shot.
It would also help if you applied sents to your decoy , doe - in - heat for does and tarsel gland for buck , some hunters have placed a soaked rag or cotton ball just below the decoy with a string or fishing line taped on the bottom of it.
One more important thing to remember , decoys only work at certian times like late Octorber and the first two weeks of November.