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Title: Early season antelope decoys
Post by: Stein on July 17, 2015, 11:09:28 AM

We will be chasing early season (sept 1) antelope, my daughter has two doe tags.  I know from my previous experience how easily they spot you and bolt.  Would a doe or buck decoy help that early in the season?  I have heard that they work much better on bucks and during the rut, but would a decoy possibly buy us some time for a shot or would it likely spook them?

I've only hunted them once and aren't too familiar with their behavior other then not wanting people closer than 500 yards.

Title: Re: Early season antelope decoys
Post by: Stein on July 30, 2015, 04:33:01 PM

Bump in case anyone knows.  If not, I'll find out the hard way in a month.

Title: Re: Early season antelope decoys
Post by: Halo on July 30, 2015, 04:44:06 PM

I would definitely have a decoy with me. I've taken antelope with and without. It's better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.

Title: Re: Early season antelope decoys
Post by: Stein on July 30, 2015, 04:44:59 PM

Are MT Decoys the best?  Look easy to use and realistic.