I have a decoy that I use to stop deer as they cross and old road about 40' wide.gives me a few seconds to look them over and take a shot if needed.

the deer was eating my sweetpotaters in my garden.as bow season came near we got the decoy(target) out and put it up.the deer never came into the garden again.I guess they were scared of the decoy.
I would see them at the neighbors when I would leave for work at 11:00pm.they would not come into my yard.??????????