Decoy?

[Pine Donkey]

I have used the broadside decoy several times. I don't like the weight or the time it takes to set up so I modified it. I sewed a piece of para cord as a strap across the top and I leave the legs at home. When I do a set up, I just hang the decoy on a tree from the para cord. It will move with the slightest breeze, which seems to help. When I set up to call, I leave the caller about 50 yards behind me, then I set the decoy between the elk and caller, while I set up about 20 yards off to the side. It has worked very well in the past.

 

For quick access to the decoy, I keep it in a cheap draw string "shoe" bag which is strapped to the outside of my pack.

[out4blood]

Thanks, looks like I'm getting a decoy. I'd really like to hear more about the tactics you guys used and the different ways your decoys were employed.

[Elkaddict]

I have used the broadside decoy several times. I don't like the weight or the time it takes to set up so I modified it. I sewed a piece of para cord as a strap across the top and I leave the legs at home. When I do a set up, I just hang the decoy on a tree from the para cord. It will move with the slightest breeze, which seems to help. When I set up to call, I leave the caller about 50 yards behind me, then I set the decoy between the elk and caller, while I set up about 20 yards off to the side. It has worked very well in the past.

 

For quick access to the decoy, I keep it in a cheap draw string "shoe" bag which is strapped to the outside of my pack.

Just went out to the garage and fixed mine up this way!

Out4blood, just set it up the way pine donkey described. Just figure the wind, which way you think the bulls will come from, an opening they can get a glimpse of it when they do start coming, and give it a half hour or so to work. Don't expect to hear a thing, most come in quiet. It's a bonus if you hear a bugle but don't count on it. If nothing happens move a quarter mile or so and set up again. You should be able to get 3 to 4 or more good set ups in a morning. This isn't something you do in a meadow, you have to be in some fairy dense areas with shooting lanes. Give it a try and let us know how it's working.

[KaibabHunter]

I'm gonna switch to PineDonkey's method too

- those legs are kinda a pain.

[Alpinebullwinkle]

I've used the same technique of hanging "Betsie" the cow elk from a tree with a string. Much easier to transport and the slight wind does help if set up correctly. It is funny to watch the bulls evaluate her in the wind as she is on the slightly thin side......but it works!

[Scooter]

How well do you think a decoy would work on a November Archery hunt???

[resolute]

I have used the broadside decoy several times. I don't like the weight or the time it takes to set up so I modified it. I sewed a piece of para cord as a strap across the top and I leave the legs at home. When I do a set up, I just hang the decoy on a tree from the para cord. It will move with the slightest breeze, which seems to help. When I set up to call, I leave the caller about 50 yards behind me, then I set the decoy between the elk and caller, while I set up about 20 yards off to the side. It has worked very well in the past.

 

For quick access to the decoy, I keep it in a cheap draw string "shoe" bag which is strapped to the outside of my pack.

I do the same exact thing...it was recommended by Ralph Ramos as that's what he does

[Scooter]

Ralph is a good dude- I went to his seminar and learned a TON!!!