Any of you guys ever try these decoys?

I'm not looking for a decoy to draw them in closer. I'm looking for something that can buy you a few seconds

http://shop.bethedecoy.com

http://www.poisonarrowgear.com

If I ever draw an archery antelope tag, I'll be getting the antelope version of the be the decoy. I saw an On Your Own Adventures episode where they had multiple stalks go really well with that hat, and it seemed like a useful tool to have in your arsenal. I'd be a little nervous about using the elk version, though, as I've heard of two people now who have had their elk decoys shot at during the archery season, and it seems a little risky to me.

I personally use the Montana collapsible cow elk decoy and it helped me get my bull this year. I just set it about 20 yards to my right and maybe ten yards in front of me. The bull was initially coming straight in (because I was calling solo), and he saw my decoy, and diverted toward the decoy to give me a 35-yard broadside shot.

I've also wanted to try the bow-mounted decoy from ultimatepredatorgear.com. It isn't the full body of an elk, so I think it would probably be less likely to get shot at than a bigger version.

I think having a decoy can be very beneficial, especially if you generally hunt alone like I do, and it paid off this year for me.

LAST EDITED ON Sep-19-15 AT 12:56PM (MST)[p]Congrats on getting a bull this year!

I hear what your saying about using the Montana ones. I think that is a great idea for solo hunters, i am just trying to keep from carrying too many ounces which add up to pounds. LOL. And those are the type of decoys that are great for sitting on water holes or call set ups. But I am looking for something to use when your walking through the woods or you spook them. For example, during this last hunt I stalked in on a cow but she evenutally looked right at me when I ranged her. Between finding a clear lane to shoot from and drawing my bow she finally took off. Another time I stalked up on a heard and again, I just needed another 3 seconds and I could have gotten a shot off. Luckily I finally did get a shot off and I anchored a bull to the ground real quick, but I think I almost ran out of time on him too. So I think in those situations using something like either of the decoys I posted about may have bought me those extra few seconds I needed on all these encounters. I do totally see the benefit of using Montana decoys at water holes and call set ups. I used one last year, and it was just a bit combersome to deal with. I just checked out the link you posted, that looks pretty good too!

For what you're looking to do, the Poison Arrow version or the Ultimate Predator version is probably going to be your best option I'm guessing. I did have some reservations about the Poison Arrow one flapping like a flag if there was more than about a five-mile-per-hour wind, and it seems like it might cause your bow to be pushed around some too, but that might be unfounded as I've not used one. I also only carry a 4-arrow quiver, and I wasn't sure how I felt about taking an arrow's spot in my quiver with the decoy (not that you usually get to shoot three arrows at anything anyway, so it probably wouldn't be a big deal). I contemplated getting the ultimate predator version if I decided to track a bull to his bed and just having it on the front of the bow to maybe make them pause for an extra five seconds if they spooked. I tracked a bull into his bed once, and he spooked when he saw me drawing my bow, and having that decoy out front might help you get away with a little more movement. I think it'll probably be on my "have-to-have" list for next year. Good luck with whatever you decide.