How do you use a deer decoy?

I prefer to place decoys in the edge of an open field or clearing that provides maximum visibility. Many times a buck will approach the decoy along the edge of the field or woods and then circle into the woods to approach the deke head-on.

In this regard, when should you use a deer decoy?

Deer will come to the decoy anytime during the season, but the very best action is late in the pre-rut or during the rut itself. The six-week stretch from mid-October to late November is prime time for most of the country.

Likewise, do decoys scare deer? If you see deer chasing and cruising for does, the time is right. Decoys can work for sure. But they can also spook deer when used incorrectly. Don't use decoys in feeding fields during the afternoon.

Besides, how do you use a doe deer decoy?

Another very important rule of using a doe decoy is the direction your decoy is facing. Bucks approach decoys from the rear to allow them a good scent check before advancing or moving on. The last thing you want is your decoy facing you since that will put the bucks eyes in your direction as well.

What is the best deer decoy to use?

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5 Flambeau Grazing Doe Decoy.
6 Tail-Wagger Deer Rear Deer Decoy.

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Does baiting deer work?

Given these results, if your goal is to harvest more deer, baiting may actually work against you. When baiting evolves to supplemental feeding, it leads to an increase in deer densities and body condition. For the hunter, healthier deer and more of them seem like good things. But, these too could be counterproductive.

Which way do you face a deer decoy?

There's no doubt that proper decoy placement is the key to getting the deer right where you need them to be for a slam-dunk bow shot. Most of the time, when a buck approaches another buck aggressively he does so head-on. Thus, place your buck decoy angling or facing directly toward your stand 15 to 20 yards away.

Do deer decoys work during rut?

There's no doubt a deer decoy works best during the whitetail rut. Playing on a buck's robot-like trance as he is roaming forests and fields, a decoy not only attracts deer, but also helps set up a shot, makes calls and scents more attractive, and adds a layer of excitement to an already exciting time.

Can deer smell food plots?

Good food plots are deer magnets for a variety of reasons. Bucks will make their scrapes on the edges of plots that are frequented by lots of does. The hunter has to walk across the food plot to get to the stand, thereby leaving a trace of scent.

How do you attract a male deer?

Method 2 Using Deer Lure

Choose deer urine as a lure. This can be one of the most effective scents for drawing deer to an area.
Hang scent wicks.
Try using sweet apples.
Use a salt block.
Buy commercial lures.
Use a game/trail camera to monitor your food plot.

How long does a fawn have spots?

The reddish brown will also fade away to a grayish, thicker winter coat. In addition to the spine spots, a young fawn will also have a random assortment of white spots over the rest its coat. Most fawns lose their spots at about 3 to 4 months of age, usually around October.

What is the best buck call?

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What is Buck and Doe?

A buck is male deer, and a doe is a female deer. It is from the antlers that one can differentiate between a buck and a doe at first sight. Bucks have antlers whereas does have no antlers.

Are deer decoys legal in Alabama?

And yes, it is legal for hunters to use deer decoys in Alabama. The Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division confirms it.

Are deer decoys legal in PA?

Using decoys for deer is legal in PA, however, the use of a decoy that incorperates any mechanical device to impart movement is illegal. You can tie a string to the tail and pull on it to impart movement but no motorized mechanisms of any sort.

How do you call a Buck in November?

Start out by making a few aggressive grunts, to give the feel that a buck, or bucks, are really peeved with one another. Then make a snort-wheeze, then hit the horns. November isn't the time for tickling the antlers. Crash them together to make it sound like a brawl and continue to do so for twenty to thirty seconds.

Are deer afraid of geese?

As some others here said; Geese may not necessarily scare off deer, but they will gobble up any corn or grains that make it to the ground.

Can you use deer decoys in Indiana?

Fair Chase. It is illegal to use bait, salt, snares, dogs or other domesticated animals to take deer. Artificial deer decoys are legal for deer hunting.

Are electronic deer calls legal in PA?

In Pennsylvania, all electronic devices are considered to be illegal, unless they are specifically excluded from that rule. Currently, the list of legal electronic devices includes: 1. Electronic callers used for bobcats, coyotes, foxes, raccoons and crows, and for snow geese during the spring conservation season.