I am contemplating getting a deer decoy. As I'm sitting on a field edge, I can't help bit think this woukd be an ideal spot to use a decoy once the rut kicks in. What does everyone have? Likes? Dislikes? Buck or doe? Seems like the new Rhinehart decoys have good reviews. Easy to transport would be a huge plus, as my one stand, that I'd like to use a decoy at is a good 1,500 yards + walk in. I'd like to keep it under $200 , so the DSD is out. Suggestions?
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I am contemplating getting a deer decoy. As I'm sitting on a field edge, I can't help bit think this woukd be an ideal spot to use a decoy once the rut kicks in. What does everyone have? Likes? Dislikes? Buck or doe? Seems like the new Rhinehart decoys have good reviews. Easy to transport would be a huge plus, as my one stand, that I'd like to use a decoy at is a good 1,500 yards + walk in. I'd like to keep it under $200 , so the DSD is out. Suggestions?
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One key advantage of the Rineheart is the movement. Movement draws a deer's attention from a long distance.
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I love using decoys. I have the old Scarface one by Primos. I think he is just called 'Scar' now or something. They probably got in trouble for the name lol
1. If you are after does....leave the decoy at home. Far too often they avoid them. They dont necessarily flee but they get suspicious and avoid them.
2. Use a buck decoy. It is very effective during the pre-rut and rut. Only use the moderate sized antlers that come with it. Almost any buck will challenge your decoy. Some will full blown attack.
3. I dont bother with any scent on the decoy. I just try to keep it as free as possible from human scent.
4. Place the decoy quartering towards you. When a buck comes he will almost always circle around and approach the decoy head to head. This will give you a good shot angle.
I tend to only use the decoy in fields. Mostly because of the ease of carry and visibility to the bucks im hunting.
Get yourself a deer cart. I use mine to carry the decoy exactly like youd carry a deer. I can haul the decoy almost fully assembled which makes deploying it much faster and quieter. Downside is you have to find something to do with the cart while you hunt. I stash mine in some nearby high weeds.
Here in Ohio its about time to break out old Scarface and let him try to do his thing a couple times. I would use the decoy much more often but it is a rather large item to be lugging around.
1. If you are after does....leave the decoy at home. Far too often they avoid them. They dont necessarily flee but they get suspicious and avoid them.
2. Use a buck decoy. It is very effective during the pre-rut and rut. Only use the moderate sized antlers that come with it. Almost any buck will challenge your decoy. Some will full blown attack.
3. I dont bother with any scent on the decoy. I just try to keep it as free as possible from human scent.
4. Place the decoy quartering towards you. When a buck comes he will almost always circle around and approach the decoy head to head. This will give you a good shot angle.
I tend to only use the decoy in fields. Mostly because of the ease of carry and visibility to the bucks im hunting.
Get yourself a deer cart. I use mine to carry the decoy exactly like youd carry a deer. I can haul the decoy almost fully assembled which makes deploying it much faster and quieter. Downside is you have to find something to do with the cart while you hunt. I stash mine in some nearby high weeds.
Here in Ohio its about time to break out old Scarface and let him try to do his thing a couple times. I would use the decoy much more often but it is a rather large item to be lugging around.
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I’ll echo trebors recommendations. I do exactly what he does. I do add cheap white garbage bag torn into strips on the tail and ears to add movement. I also only use one antler. The deer will almost always come around on that week side. Use that to your advantage. They’re not fool proof and some days they’ll really piss you off. But when they work, it’s amazing.
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I've owned several
Tinks Miss November Inflatable Doe Decoy - laugh, but a 13 pointer came calling! WAS a pain to blow it up AND deflate it
Flambeau Master Boss Buck/babe Doe Decoy SOLD em, heavy, loud, the don't stand up real good
Primos Scar Buck - best buck I've used-softer shell isn't noisy, head moves, assembles easily, stands up good
Montana 2D decoys - I like these best. Easy to put up, light, deer come into them, ALWAYS willing to bring them with me
Rinehart Doloma Series Doe- just got it, very excited to give it a try-MOVEMENT factor has to help-lightest full size-easy transport
The biggest thing is to actually take them and set them up. If you do that, then they'll all help. I've killed a few deer now over them, and I've had several other encounters with deer that I would not have. It is very exciting hunting, as adding calling and decoys to your hunting makes it that much more special and skillful I think.
Tinks Miss November Inflatable Doe Decoy - laugh, but a 13 pointer came calling! WAS a pain to blow it up AND deflate it
Flambeau Master Boss Buck/babe Doe Decoy SOLD em, heavy, loud, the don't stand up real good
Primos Scar Buck - best buck I've used-softer shell isn't noisy, head moves, assembles easily, stands up good
Montana 2D decoys - I like these best. Easy to put up, light, deer come into them, ALWAYS willing to bring them with me
Rinehart Doloma Series Doe- just got it, very excited to give it a try-MOVEMENT factor has to help-lightest full size-easy transport
The biggest thing is to actually take them and set them up. If you do that, then they'll all help. I've killed a few deer now over them, and I've had several other encounters with deer that I would not have. It is very exciting hunting, as adding calling and decoys to your hunting makes it that much more special and skillful I think.
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I use a 2d decoy that works as well as the full body ones I've owned, but it's WAY EASIER to carry. Not great on windy days though.
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Well after reading reviews online, the movement factor and the fact it appears to be one of the easier to transport, I just went ahead and ordered the Rinehart Doloma buck decoy. This is the field edge I plan on using it on and the buck I have my eye on.
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I think that is a great choise. I think the movement factor really helps when on a open field like that. I use my Montana 2D decoys everywhere, but I think they work best in small spaces where you are calling deer AND when they see them it ices the deer to come in that final few yards to get the shot. Either way, I think the Rinehart is best IF you are willing to drag it in to your set up. I just bungee my 2D Montana decoys to my Lone Wolf climber and leave them there all pre-rut/rut season, so easy.
One piece of advice I would have is movement is key. I use a flambeau doe decoy that I turned into a buck. I originally got a tail from a taxidermist but it was slightly heavy and didn't move much. So then I put paper towel or a rag taped to the butt and it would sway in the wind. Night and day difference!! That little bit of movement made a huge change. I picked up a boss buck for this year and I will only be putting half the rack to not "scare off"some bucks.
Have fun. Since we started using decoys it has been so much fun!! We love em
Have fun. Since we started using decoys it has been so much fun!! We love em
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Quick review of the Rinehart Tye!
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My son and I have killed many bucks over decoys, they work. Check this deal out on Midway has on there Doloms 2nd's!
https://www.midwayusa.com/s?userSearchQuery=doloma+decoy&userItemsPerPage=48
https://www.midwayusa.com/s?userSearchQuery=doloma+decoy&userItemsPerPage=48
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I've always wanted to try a decoy. I just can't bring myself to take on the risk that it might actually adversely affect my hunt and I'm usually in the timber with limited sight. It's awesome seeing bucks interact with them.
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I've had some negative responses, but the positive totally outweigh the negative. Most deer, the decoy puts them at ease and in many cases other deer will come into a field earlier because they see other deer in the field.
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