take a shot. A doe decoy set up in the lane may be
just the ticket. You never know when you will need a
decoy, so pack it with you at all times and be ready to
use it.
Solution: Based on the time of year and scouting
information, try to determine what is motivating buck
behavior and use the proper decoy setup to cater to
his interests. Usually he is looking to feed near other
2. Nothing Can See
the Decoy
This happens a lot, especially
during the rut when bucks are
harder to pattern. Hunters tuck
the decoy in the corner of a field
or on the downslope of a ridge
because that’s where the deer
traffic has been. When animals
are cruising, the decoy needs to
be visible from greater distances.
Solution: When hunting in
timber, select the highest spot
within bow range to place your
decoys – on top of a timber flat
or ridge. If you are hunting a field
or clear cut area, place it on a field edge that is visible
from as many of the likely travel routes as possible and
use appropriate calls to get the attention of animals in
the distance.
3. The Decoy Smells
Usin