decoy

I don't claim to be an expert on whitetail decoying. But maybe that's why I'm pretty sure I can help you.

* I attribute most of my decoying success to the use of two decoys--a buck and a doe.

As established, the greatest hurdle to decoying wood ducks is finding an area they're actively frequenting.

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.

If the heavenly spigot was left on, or if clown-like feet hamper your stalking abilities, consider decoying. There are two main animals to mimic in pronghorn-decoying attempts.

Decoying juvenile birds also sucks in adults and larger flocks.

Before we discuss some of the common mistakes and misconceptions associated with decoying whitetails, I need to clarify one thing: There will always be exceptions to the rule.

That's why many choose open spaces like field edges and feeding areas for decoying. Naturally, the more deer that pass within eyesight of the decoy, the better the chances are of drawing one in.

The primary challenge in decoying is getting a buck to see your decoy.

Decoyed: Winke dives into the subject of decoying whitetails in this action-packed episode.

You probably know the basic tenets of decoying waterfowl: Because ducks are gregarious, they like to be with other ducks.

Let's take a close look at the decoying secrets and setups the pros use to consistently tag giants all across the country.

It would be convenient as heck if we could set out a deke at the most comfy location and hang back waiting for action, but effective decoying requires a certain degree of effort and woodsmanship.

Decoying ducks and geese and turkeys and even doves can work like a charm.

For some reason, we seemed to have lost the art of decoying and are now seeing a resurgence in using them to hunt.