I was a keep-it-natural skeptic. The thought of adding a buck decoy to my bowhunting setup made me cringe. I’ve always had to learn things the hard way, and my cautious attitude cost me several big ...

We use decoys for hunting waterfowl and doves, why not deer? I experimented with this idea about 10 years ago when the concept was first being bantered about in the hunting magazines. I decided to try ...

Last week we discussed on these pages the use of decoys for waterfowl. Must be I a hit a nerve or two, between the holiday weekend get-together, handful of emails and social media messages, the ...

Michael Stavola used a decoy on his first hunt of the season. He’s only used it a few times ever but it seems to be effective. Michael Stavola The Wichita Eagle Kansas is roughly two weeks out from ...

Hunters in North Idaho have been advised to exercise caution before pulling the trigger, as Idaho Fish and Game officers are deploying life-like decoys to catch hunters breaking the law. These ...

Resembling a 2-1/2-year-old buck, and that’s being generous, this imposter agitates, instead of intimidates. At $150, that’s a great tool to have. Dave Smith Decoys could be considered art pieces, the ...