Pine Donkey Report post Posted August 23, 2013 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. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
out4blood Report post Posted August 23, 2013 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkaddict Report post Posted August 23, 2013 On 8/23/2013 at 12:42 PM, Pine Donkey said: 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KaibabHunter Report post Posted August 23, 2013 I'm gonna switch to PineDonkey's method too - those legs are kinda a pain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alpinebullwinkle Report post Posted August 27, 2013 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! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scooter Report post Posted August 27, 2013 How well do you think a decoy would work on a November Archery hunt??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
resolute Report post Posted August 28, 2013 On 8/23/2013 at 12:42 PM, Pine Donkey said: 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scooter Report post Posted August 28, 2013 Ralph is a good dude- I went to his seminar and learned a TON!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites