There is an ongoing debate about the usage of decoys. Some love them, other argue they can cause a tom to hang up. Whether you love them or hate them it is a personal preference. I personally use Flambeau collapsible decoys and I don't use them every time. I want to add another hen to give me two hens and a jake. This is supposed to send the toms into a frenzy. I will probably limit my usage to late season when the hens are sitting on the nest too and hens ready to breed are limited. Might get a tom fired up. Hope that answers your question.