Who uses Decoy’s??

  • benihana
    Central MN
    Posts: 80
    October 19, 2010 at 6:28 pm #201815

    I am toying with the notion of picking up the Primos Scarface Decoy. I do not bow hunt, so it would be used for about 4-5 days each season. My plans would be to use it in combination with rattling.

    I hunt in relatively thick/dense woods, where a 50 yard shot is a LONG shot, however, there are a couple clearings on the west side of my 40 where you can see for about 400 yards.

    So, my question is two fold – who uses decoys, and do you think that my set up/situation is worth spending $150 on this guy?

    lick
    Posts: 6443
    October 19, 2010 at 6:41 pm #89207

    Welcome to iDo benihana

    I personally gave up on decoys

    I think using one during gun season would be too dangerous Just my opinion thou

    docfrigo
    Wisconsin
    Posts: 1564
    October 19, 2010 at 6:54 pm #89213

    I agree, someone might try putting a tag on your decoy during gun season! With bow hunting, I only leave it at home during the early season-otherwise it’s with me every trip.

    rsballar6941
    Rochester, MN
    Posts: 412
    October 19, 2010 at 8:22 pm #89245

    Quote:

    I agree, someone might try putting a tag on your decoy during gun season! With bow hunting, I only leave it at home during the early season-otherwise it’s with me every trip.

    I agree, I never use decoys during gun season for safety reasons, however during pre-rut like now I use one every chance I can. I actually purchased some Walmart special several years ago that is intended for target use that bucks respond to on a regular basis. It cost me around $60 and it does the job

    robstenger
    Northern Twin Cities, MN
    Posts: 11374
    October 19, 2010 at 10:36 pm #89253

    Stay tuned and log back into tomorrow afternoon!

    shednut
    22 feet up
    Posts: 632
    October 19, 2010 at 10:48 pm #89254

    I’ve killed my last two archery bucks over flambeau’s “boss buck”. I agree though that it might not be a very good idea to use it during gun season.

    benihana
    Central MN
    Posts: 80
    October 20, 2010 at 12:19 am #89267

    Thanks for the replies guys!

    I understand the concerns about the gun hunting, and will hold off on getting one until I take up bow hunting

    Thanks again, and I am excited that I came across this board….there seems to be a lot of great knowledge, and I am excited to sort through it all!!

    robstenger
    Northern Twin Cities, MN
    Posts: 11374
    October 20, 2010 at 12:23 am #89270

    Oh yeah, Welcome to In Depth Outdoors!

    We are glad to have you!

    If I’m hunting private land during rifle, I have used a decoy before but like people have mentioned caution needs to be used when you are in close proximity to the decoy, especially on field edges and open fields by roads!

    robstenger
    Northern Twin Cities, MN
    Posts: 11374
    October 20, 2010 at 4:01 pm #89336

    CLICK HERE to see my article just released on decoying!

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