Nov 30, 2022 · Here are seven of Eakins' best decoying tips for deer hunting. 1. Best Time to Use a Decoy. The best time to use decoys for deer hunting is pre-rut and rut. Two to three weeks …

Mar 16, 2025 · Deer decoys are effective ways to lure in deer and make your hunts that much more successful. In fact, they can even bring big, mature bucks into bow range during the pre …

Nov 1, 2023 · After researching in countless magazines and books, I have identified five distinct phases that most of the deer hunting community will probably agree exist during the rut. They …

Sep 26, 2022 · Whether you’re a die-hard ground hunter or ambush deer from a tree saddle, there are decoy options that fit several deer hunting strategies. To find the best deer decoys, I …

Oct 28, 2022 · Deer decoys aren’t just for the Midwest. You don’t have to be immersed in agriculture fields or extensive, well-manicured food plots (but they can certainly help). From …

Oct 19, 2020 · After hunting over a deer decoy, I’ve found a few simple tips for increased success. 1. Timing Is Everything. I’m a firm believer in using a decoy from late October through the end …

Let’s go over what you need to do to set up a decoy, and if your stand location allows for these items below, then it is perfect for a whitetail decoy. The number one most important thing …

Nov 17, 2023 · Decoys work best when set up in areas of high deer travel. Before and after the rut, set them along major trails, near bedding areas or at the edges of fields where deer feed. …

Oct 11, 2019 · Here are his top 10 tips for duping rut-crazed bucks with an antlered deke. Using a decoy can bring a buck within range that otherwise wouldn't have came close enough. (Phillip …

Nov 8, 2023 · Using a decoy in your hunting setup can improve your chances but only if used correctly. Decoys draw animals in close that would have otherwise passed by out of range. …