Solo Elk Tips

[Arctic Hunter]

I have tried a decoy on occasion but have mostly been frustrated with it. The problem to me when hunting solo is I set up the decoy, call and then move forward. Invariably, it seems I need to reposition and that means retreating to pick up the decoy again. Things often happen fast during encounters and I might want to move a hundred yards real fast to gain a better position. I don't like taking the extra time a decoy can require. Maybe it's just me and I'm not picking the best spot to begin with. But it just seems that rarely do I end up staying in one spot during an entire encounter.
I also have one of the decoys that attaches to my bow but have never tried it. I just can't get past the idea that it draws attention to me right when I am trying to move and /or stay hidden. I'm sure that in the right situation it could be deadly, but for every one of those there are many others where I don't want to be seen.

I agree with this. I have found them to be more trouble than they are worth.

 

[camelcluch]

I’m going to give a heads up decoy a shot next year. I’ll carry the Montana if I’m with somebody.