I have used decoys in sevearal occasions & different times of the year. I have had MANY deer-Bucks & Does spook, change their direction & just plain avoid them. Some Does (2 types) & then with horns. i live in an area that deer frequent my yard & have observed different deer approch my Deer target-always cautious. My one decoy is next to the house-ornament and when they come by it-they stay a good distance away. I have watched videos, talked to Mfgs. & done EVERYTHING they say. I have had 99% NEGATIVE results. It has cost me shots at TROPHY BUCKS on 3 different occassions that were coming right to me UNTIL they saw the decoy & vacated. I would still like to try but it's more bad than good from my experiences. Good Luck...