And they are also intended to draw a gobbler into shotgun range that would otherwise hang up at 70 yards except that he sees it and comes in closer. Within the outer limits of shotgun range, it seems a decoy doesn't have to look 100% real, except sometimes he comes at a bad angle or with no shot and is on the decoy before you can shoot. Maybe the ideal decoy is one that has the best combination of looking good, being durable (paint AND body), easy to set up, and easy to fold up and carry.