The use of decoys while elk hunting?

[BeanMan]

Anyone have experience using a decoy during archery season? I'm going to spend a week backpack hunting with a young friend who has the license, I'm just going because I am retired and I can, I won't be huntiing. I'm thinking a buying a butthead decoy and I will be doing some of the calling. This will be in Colorado before muzzleloader season opens. All experiences appreciated.

Hasbean

 

[Shadow]

Yes. They do work. Use a little cow urine too. It's worth it just to see the what the h***! look on a young bulls face when he gets lengthwise with a cow silhouette and she disappears from his view.

 

[Gator]

They work pretty good. I like using them even around a waterhole us using a treestand they keep the eyes on the decoy and not wandering around looking for danger.

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[txhunter58]

I think the Butt decoy is the best choice. I won a decoy at RMEF banquet that has a cows head on it. Hunting public land during a rifle season this year, and don't feel comfortable using that! For bowhunting, that would be a different story.

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[lang]

We've had mixed results. Sometimes its brought them running, others it has sent them running. Having it partially covered seems to help. I think the butt is the way to go. If you think about elk have you ever seen one just standing still for any length of time? I have and it's only when they are nervous, might be why the ones with the head up seem to chase some off.

 

[Simo42]

I've had some success with it. It can be a pain to carry at times but do believe it's worth using especially since you won't have to carry a bow.

 

[desperatehills]

I use the montana decoy elk butt. It seems to help. I have had elk walk right by me and never look my way. I have a piece of fishing line tied to the top with a snap swivel at the top. I hang it from a branch, a light breeze gives it a little movement. If its windy I tie it up so part hits the trees or brush and slows it down. I can shove the decoy between my pack and my back if I am moving a short distance. Otherwise it takes up no room in my pack

 

[chipc]

I've also used the Montana decoy in Archery season and I've had good success with it.