RE: do decoys work for deer???
 

Abuck will approach another buck head on ready to fight,or run away. I usually remove one antler and leave a small one to make the decoy appear weak and vulnerable. A doe decoy will usually be approached from the rear esp. during the rut,best to place some estrous scent there. A large dominant decoy will intimidate many deer.

RE: do decoys work for deer???
 

I learned again:D. Thanks.

RE: do decoys work for deer???
 

More often than not, (whenthey even show up)deer just ignore decoys, especially if they are not alone. Some are actually spooked. Those that show interestoften hang up out of range. Occassionally,one willsaunter over for a closer look and let you get a shot.Decoys arefun to play with throughout the season, but nothing I care to use with frequency.

This photo is over a decade old, and shows my first success with a homemade plywood deer cutout. The buck crossed a field to check out the "doe" fromabout 10 feet away on the last day of archery season...evidence that decoys don't need to be anything expensive or fancy.

RE: do decoys work for deer???
 

They work

RE: do decoys work for deer???
 

The decoy is set up as a buck, if you look closely you will see his antlers in the beans. Bucks will almost always come in from the front or side. I have never saw a buck approach a buck decoy from behind.

It is the doe decoy where the buck will approach from behind.

RE: do decoys work for deer???
 

I think Rick has the real deer and the decoy confused. He seems to be asking why you aren't using a buck decoy ( you are)

RE: do decoys work for deer???
 

Do the doe decoys or the buck decoys work better? For buck hunting

RE: do decoys work for deer???
 

I've got the same deke buckeye's got above (the Carry-Lite), and set mine up slightly quartering to me... for the same reason: bucks will circle around to get in front of a rival buck.

Bullet Hole, I've seen lots and lots of commentary saying that dekes set up as does will spook other does, but if it's set up as a buck they'll ignore it. Because of that, I've never even set mine up as a doe.

RE: do decoys work for deer???
 

I have a flambeau redi doe and I mounted antlers on it from an old 3d deer target. I have had some good success with it. When used stricktly as a doe I have had a lot of does spook at it. I plan on getting the buckwing bobble head buck this year and maybe bed the doe down beside him 5 yds away by taking off her legs.

RE: do decoys work for deer???
 

I noticed does being extra cautious around a doe decoy. Stomping and snorting at it. Bucks are a different story:D