LTWL Hunter Online October 2014 | Page 10

Mastering the art of how to use a deer decoy takes time. There are times when everything works out perfectly and the deer come to your decoy as if being pulled in with a leash. Other times, the reaction may not be what you expected. Those are learning experiences. Every hunt is different and knowing how, when and where to use whitetail decoys comes with experience. Below are five common mistakes hunters often make and solutions to avoid making them. 1. Hunters Don’t Actually Use the Decoy 5 Mistakes Hunters Make When Using a Decoy 10 Hunters sometimes buy a decoy before the season starts, but never utilize it on a hunt. It sits in their shed, folded up in their pack or back at the cabin. Or, they use it once, fail to see results and never use it again. Solution: Commit to using a decoy and pack it with you on every hunt. They are lightweight, compact and set up quickly if you find yourself in a situation you need a decoy. For example, if you’re whitetail hunting on public land and using a climbing tree stand in dense timber and only have one shooting lane, you may need the buck you’ve been seeing in the area to pause in the lane so you have time to Click and Like LIVE THE WILD LIFE today!