Using a decoy

Jglaub · May 20, 2013

I have been thinking about using a decoy for elk hunting this fall, like the Montana elk decoys, does anyone have any experience with these? Il be using a bow so anything to try and bring them in a little closer.

Joe

GeorgeE · May 20, 2013

LAST EDITED ON May-20-13 AT 11:47PM (MST)[p]Not Montana, but I used a Heads-up on my Tule hunt last year...

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Jglaub · May 21, 2013

I just looked at them, thanks for the info

lang · May 21, 2013

seem to work better if they are partially covered, out in the open they tend to scare stuff off more than attract for us

Buckshot2 · May 21, 2013

>seem to work better if they
>are partially covered, out in
>the open they tend to
>scare stuff off more than
>attract for us

I never would have guessed that, good info right there.

HorseCreek · May 21, 2013

Ive had them work out in the open and in cover. It sure makes it fun when they aren't focusing on you!

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Gator · May 22, 2013

They seem to relax more when you are using more the one decoy, I think they like the herd view better and it puts them at ease, because they are use to a herd of cows.Good Luck

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ParadiseHunter · May 22, 2013

I think they work great. I was able to hold one up and walk behind it right into a heard of cow elk. I got to within 10 yards of a couple of cows. they would look up for a few seconds and go right back to eating. I was amazed it worked so good.

elkmtngear · May 22, 2013

LAST EDITED ON May-22-13 AT 03:23PM (MST)[p]Here's a good example of a "wide open" situation: elk decoys

Best of Luck,
Jeff
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bowhuntinnut · May 22, 2013

I NEVER go elk hunting without my Montana decoy! If you can get the bull to see the decoy after a cow call or two it is usually all over but the haulin'

CAelknuts · May 27, 2013

I have had great luck with Montana decoys for elk hunting. I always carry one or two when archery hunting.

SantanaOutdoors · May 28, 2013

I would happen to agree with the above comments. Another thing some folks do is place it to where it is partially covered by brush, at the same time if you have a wireless calling system place the speaker in close proximity....it takes the attention off of you.

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Elkaholic26 · May 30, 2013

Can you use them in utah and wyoming?

NMPaul · May 30, 2013

There is only 1 rule when using a decoy.

If you have one, you don't need it, if you need one you don't have it.

Jglaub · Jun 6, 2013

lets just hope the NM unit 52 elk can get fooled by the decoy

Zeke · Jun 7, 2013

We used an ELK decoy, for antelope hunting, at a water hole in the middle of a sage flat in Neveda and the thing worked like a champ!
I watch my cousin arrow a high P&Y pronghorn using that stupid ELK decoy. I doubt that buck had ever seen an elk before but didn't seem to care.
I was filming and laughing (quietly) the whole time.
Zeke

m48goat · Jun 8, 2013

So these things actually work? Might have to buy one and try it for fun. Which do you guys recommend?

Goat

elkmtngear · Jun 10, 2013

LAST EDITED ON Jun-10-13 AT 08:13AM (MST)[p]The ability to "run and gun" with an elk decoy can be a big advantage.

Motion can be a deal breaker when elk hunting, but when they associate motion with an "elk"...it can be a deal sealer !

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Best of Luck,
Jeff
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Jglaub · Aug 3, 2013

I went with the Montana cow elk decoy, $92 on amazon with free shipping

usahunter · Aug 3, 2013

I made the mistake of buying the cheaper( cardboard) decoy, what a joke, finally got a Montana. And the results were fantastic, put her in an open field with wind blowing and hid in the brush, herd came over the hill about 200 yds away and they fanned out and stared in my direction, figured I was busted but , after a tense moment they put their heads down and fed towards me, killed a nice bull 10 minutes later, also Something I've had great success with while bow hunting, I cut out 2 large ears from foam and glued them to a ball cap and painted it brown,I can't count how many times I've gotten within 20 yds ( downwind) of feeding animals without spooking them, the ear profile eases their fears, bend half over and move slowly at an angle,never directly towards them. Hope this helps, oh, if you use the ears during gun season make sure your insurance is up to date.

elkmtngear · Aug 3, 2013

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ELKMASTER101 · Aug 14, 2013

yes, if you were to look back a previous forums you would see a product call Instant Elk Decoys,
this year they were pulled off the market.
they were considered to be too life like by the dow.heheehehe not realy
they are some out there still, I'm using one this fall.
the true story is that they were better than montana decoys and they said they had the copy right to the spring steel idea to imploy their decoy open. so I pulled them.
but back to the rest of the story.
I don't leave home with out them.

Ever.