using a decoy on a quota hunt...

[fdmyrick73]

Anyone ever used a doe decoy during a quota hunt?

 

[brian lancaster]

That would be stupid

 

[fdmyrick73]

Why?
You can’t just make a statement like that and not back it up. It’s not like no one has ever done it. And I’m not going to be sitting next to it.

 

[basshappy]

Guessing because someone may think it is real and shoot it.

I would say carrying it in and out is the key - without getting shot.

 

[fdmyrick73]

I have a camouflage bag that it goes in. Also “decoy” is written in orange on each side.

 

[bfriendly]

I say if you have one, put it out and see. I think it’d be fun to watch, but I’ve done some stupid stuff myself. If you are having fun and it’s legal, don’t sweat the haters…..just have fun!

 

[Gbr5pb]

I have seen some people doing some really stupid stuff on management hunts including quota hunts that I’m sorta weary what I do and how I do it! Just be careful and realize some people are stupid

 

[ThatredneckguyJamie]

I would be hesitant just because of some of the yahoos I have experienced on public land, especially during rifle season

 

[bfriendly]

If I could figure out how to do it feasibly, I’d love to see for myself.…..from a ground blind of course! Don’t think for a second after seeing multiple bucks smashing into them on TV, the thought hasn’t crossed my mind
I’d probably put an orange vest on one if I carried one out on public land…..maybe private too. I’ll certainly throw the conversation out there next week in Kentucky. Back here I am done til after that.

 

[Gbr5pb]

After seeing the damage the yard deers do to my glendale buck if I leave it out I agree it could be interesting

 

[rugerfan]

I have been thinking about using a decoy myself on some of the National Forest spots I hunt, however I am leery, and already carrying a stand, my gun, and back pack.

 

[treadwell]

Your call, but usually by the time the deer see the decoy they are well within gun range.

 

[ngamtns]

I smell a “I shot the deer decoy” thread in the works.

 

[sportsman94]

Doesn’t sound like anyone has ever done it. Give it a try and report back. May be the next big thing

 

[bfriendly]

I smell a “I shot the deer decoy” thread in the works.

Yasss! I was thinking about the bear thread the other day….lol

 

[basshappy]

Yer gonna need a tracker dog to get your decoy back ... some poor shot placement is gonna send it runnin' away!



Just be extra vigilant transporting it but especially setting it up and taking it apart. Light it up and blaze orange yourself!

 

[fdmyrick73]

Absolutely. I have a big camo decoy bag to transport it in and I've painted "DECOY" on each side in orange. This is going to be an INTERSTING quota hunt.

 

[WOODIE13]

Doesn’t sound like anyone has ever done it. Give it a try and report back. May be the next big thing

Did it back years ago, but it was bow season and the rut was on. Had three rush in smash it, then run off before I could get on them. Had a few stand and stomp too far or in brush. Never tried it during rifle season