Has anyone used a decoy for deer rifle hunting?
My buddie wants to set one up during rifle season. I beeen trying to wrap my heD AROUND THIS CONSECP..
what you think?
Dave

What are his plans for when someone else shoots at i???

I've used a feeding doe decoy while archery, muzzleloader, and rifle hunting with excellent success.

I hunt this one huge 125 acre bean/corn field. Many times, the deer will hang up in the wooded creek area adjacent to the field and won't come out til dark or after.

I started putting the decoy out at about 100 yards. When the deer would see it, they'd think all was well and go out to feed.

I'd say I've used a decoy maybe 50 times over the years. Out of that 50 times, I've taken about 40 deer and it was because I used the decoy. The remaining hunts never produced a deer sighting.

Well, he's got one of those withe bobbin head and tail a bottle of Doc's deer lure.
When I get back next weekend after the holiday I let you know how it all worked out.
Dave

Game wardens use them successfully to catch illegal hunters !

Mete, thats good maybe we catch a poacher or two. that would be funny.
Several years ago I had a guy shoot at my hen turkey decoy from a near by road.
Dave