Do decoys work for deer hunting?
Using decoys is a great way to directly influence deer behavior and bring them within range to take a well-placed shot. However, misusing decoys either limit their effectiveness or cause deer to avoid the area.
Which way should my buck decoy face?
Scent Control You always want your decoys upwind from where you want your prey to come from. Don’t put it down-wind from your location because if the buck circles down-wind, he will most likely smell you.
Should I use a doe or buck decoy?
“Buck or doe — which decoy works the best?” This is a question I get asked a lot. The answer is easy — “both of them work!” The very best decoy set-up is a buck with a doe. At this time of the year, it’s November here in the Midwest, a buck, which does not have a doe, cannot stand it when he spots a buck getting lucky.
When should I use a buck decoy?
Used at the wrong time, a decoy can reduce your odds and even spook deer. The best time for decoying is about a two-week window that starts at the tail end of the pre-rut phase and goes into the peak rut. The further into the rut you are, the more likely it is that a fully mature buck will respond to your decoy.
Where do you put a buck decoy?
Most times a buck will approach the decoy from downwind so place it about 30 yards upwind of your stand which allows the approaching buck to pass in front of your location. Have the decoy face you so that the buck doesn’t rush in from behind.
Where do you put a deer decoy?
Decoys work best when set up in areas of high deer travel. Before and after the rut, set them on the edges of feed fields, along major trails or near bedding areas. During the rut, set them up near scrape or rub lines, but use caution near bedding areas to avoid polluting the area with your own scent, sight or sound.
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What is the best gun for whitetail deer?
7mm-08 Remington.
What calibers are good for whitetail deer hunting?
– Twenty-two-caliber cartridges are illegal for deer hunting in most states. – They’re way underpowered for deer-size game. – It’s unethical to shoot a deer with a .22-caliber bullet.
What is the best feed for whitetail deer?
Make sure that it is legal to feed deer in your state or country. In the United States,it is illegal to feed or bait deer.
What is the best temperature to hunt whitetail deer?
Morning Hunts. A lot of hunters prefer to hunt in the morning. This was always my dad’s favorite time to hunt.