MNHunter Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 I have a couple bucks that come out in the same spot every night. I have 2 stands set up one on either side as close as I can get them (there aren't any suitable trees closer). I've had them in range but it always takes them til after shooting hours to get there. So I was wondering if its too early to get any reaction out of these deer using a decoy? If so what would get their attention more a buck or doe decoy? Thanks and Happy Hunting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 I haven't used them in a long time but I don't see any reason why you couldn't now. I have used decoys in the past during bow season. Can't say if a buck or a doe would get their attention best. I've had good results and bad results with both in the past outside the rut. The good results had them feed right toward the decoy and get there pretty quick...the bad results - they went to alert, then left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 I don't think it's too early. As for which sex? I'd probably go with a buck until pre-rut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisSeb53 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 why not use a ground blind to get closer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2hunt Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 If they are in the same place every night I would use a buck decoy and I would put him a good ways out in the field with him slightly facing away. That way they see that another deer is out but he's not in there comfort zone to where he might spook them. Hopefully that gets them to sneak out a little bit earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 I agree with the hit or miss thing. I've had bucks come right in and check out a decoy and at other times it really seems to spook them. No rhyme or reason to it as far as I can tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNHunter Posted September 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Well, I tried the decoy out tonight.... And it worked perfectly! He came out from a different spot tonight. Caught me a little off guard. He came out 55 yards straight away from me. Saw the decoy just off to my 11 o'clock and started stomping his hoof. I thought he was gonna leave but he came a little closer and stomped some more. Then he circled to my right and walked straight across in front at 27 yards. He stopped and I let my arrow go. The rest is history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBomb500 Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Very cool, congratulations!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Very nice! Gotta love it when a plan comes together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhine16 Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Awesome!!! Nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 Cool it worked out with the decoy. Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger-Hunter Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 Glad I kept my mouth shut I would have predicted that it was too early, but hey - I've been wrong before. Congratulations!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Way to go on the buck! It just goes to show you how being proactive can work out for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNHunter Posted September 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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