collapse

Advertisement


« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: Cougar decoy yes or no?  (Read 5250 times)

Offline Deer slayer

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Longhunter
  • *****
  • Join Date: Jun 2010
  • Posts: 749
  • Location: Goldendale, Wa
Cougar decoy yes or no?
« on: August 26, 2025, 01:26:17 PM »
I see a lot of different thoughts on this. Do you I run the decoy with my calls?  I see where the advantage would be to give the cat something to look at versus it seeing you. I have watched several videos where the cat tried to grab the decoy. The other argument is the cat will stop coming if it sees the decoy. What do you all think and why?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
Logged

Offline MADMAX

  • Trade Count: (+23)
  • Old Salt
  • ******
  • Join Date: May 2007
  • Posts: 9593
  • Location: Kitsap/Cle Elum
  • I like big bucks and I can not lie
Re: Cougar decoy yes or no?
« Reply #1 on: August 26, 2025, 01:34:26 PM »
I use a feather when I call
Tied on a branch in strategic location
Worked for me
Logged
Never argue with an idiot. They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.
Mark Twain


I Ain't Captain Walker.
I'm The Guy Who Carries Mr. Dead In His Pocket


What would life be without the thrill of the hunt ?

Offline Blacktail Sniper

  • Trade Count: (+6)
  • Old Salt
  • ******
  • Join Date: Oct 2009
  • Posts: 5925
  • Location: Rochester, Washington
  • Kill'em all...let the gravy sort'em out!!!
  • Groups: blacktail sniper
Re: Cougar decoy yes or no?
« Reply #2 on: August 26, 2025, 01:38:11 PM »
Maybe…
Logged
It is better to be consistently incorrect than inconsistently correct...

Sarcasm: The ability to insult stupid people without them realizing it. 

My level of sarcasm depends on your level of stupidity...

Sarcasm makes smart people laugh and stupid people mad.

Offline Threewolves

  • Trade Count: (+1)
  • Sourdough
  • *****
  • Join Date: Apr 2008
  • Posts: 1019
  • Location: North West, USA
  • USA (R)
  • Groups: VFW, NRA
Re: Cougar decoy yes or no?
« Reply #3 on: August 26, 2025, 02:40:10 PM »
I was thinking this tread was about using a fake full grown cougar as a decoy. Why not? I assume cougars are always watching me, why not give them something else to look at. As long as the decoy is super light weight and I don't have to pack it. Like elk decoys, just don't be too close to it in case some one else is out hunting.
Logged
There are only so many sunrises left.

Offline rainshadow1

  • RainShadow Game Calls & Custom Knives
  • Business Sponsor
  • Trade Count: (+4)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Sep 2007
  • Posts: 3459
  • Location: Selah, WA - Sequim, WA
  • Custom Calls and Knives
    • http://www.facebook.com/pages/RainShadow-Game-Calls-Custom-Knives/133406026689512?ref=hl
    • RainShadow Game Calls & Custom Knives
Re: Cougar decoy yes or no?
« Reply #4 on: August 26, 2025, 05:20:33 PM »
Thick cover, no. Open country, yes. But get it away from you. They'll use cover to approach, often choosing cover that will block your view AND the decoy's view! Approach/set-up is everything!
Logged
- - Steve
View and Purchase/Order Custom Calls!
Cougar Hunters!!! Check out Calling Products and Call-In Stories!
View the Blade Gallery, & Purchase/Order a Custom Knife!
 www.rain-shadow.com

RainShadow Game Calls & Custom Knives on Facebook

Labrador Retrievers - https://rainshadowlabradors.com

Online Kingofthemountain83

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Tracker
  • **
  • Join Date: Aug 2023
  • Posts: 98
  • Location: Puyallup
Re: Cougar decoy yes or no?
« Reply #5 on: August 26, 2025, 06:32:22 PM »
Logged
I love you... I really do...

Offline Deer slayer

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Longhunter
  • *****
  • Join Date: Jun 2010
  • Posts: 749
  • Location: Goldendale, Wa
Cougar decoy yes or no?
« Reply #6 on: August 27, 2025, 04:44:15 PM »
Quote from: Threewolves on August 26, 2025, 02:40:10 PM
I was thinking this tread was about using a fake full grown cougar as a decoy. Why not? I assume cougars are always watching me, why not give them something else to look at. As long as the decoy is super light weight and I don't have to pack it. Like elk decoys, just don't be too close to it in case some one else is out hunting.


I was having a hard time wording the title. It did make me think about using a cougar decoy. It might work.
Logged

Offline Deer slayer

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Longhunter
  • *****
  • Join Date: Jun 2010
  • Posts: 749
  • Location: Goldendale, Wa
Re: Cougar decoy yes or no?
« Reply #7 on: August 27, 2025, 04:50:15 PM »
Thick cover, no. Open country, yes. But get it away from you. They'll use cover to approach, often choosing cover that will block your view AND the decoy's view! Approach/set-up is everything!

I was thinking along those lines. It’s pretty open in a lot of places. I was thinking about putting it in the bottom of a draw and sitting on one ridge viewing the other. There are places I can back up and hide along a rock ledge.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
Logged

Offline Deer slayer

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Longhunter
  • *****
  • Join Date: Jun 2010
  • Posts: 749
  • Location: Goldendale, Wa
Re: Cougar decoy yes or no?
« Reply #8 on: August 27, 2025, 04:50:52 PM »
For some reason the quote function won’t work. I have to cut and paste.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
Logged
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »
 


* Advertisement

Quick Links

* Recent Topics

SimplePortal 2.3.7 © 2008-2025, SimplePortal