Now I'll take this out usually halfway. Through the second season into the third season. And what I'll do is I'll place the decoy. Usually near a roost or I'll place it on a travel corridor.

If he's looking to feed near another deer, set up a feeding doe decoy. If he's aggressive and ready to dominate other bucks, get him riled up with a young buck decoy. And if he's looking to mate, entice him in with an estrus doe decoy.

A single hen is perfect, because it is a nonthreatening setup that doesn't usually spook less-dominant toms that might otherwise run from a male decoy. In addition, 20-25 yards is well within shotgun range, while still far enough away to avoid drawing undue attention to you.

buck urine The most effective scent to use when hunting with a deer decoy is buck urine, such as Wildlife Research Center's Golden Buck. The Golden Buck contains buck urine, tarsal smells, and a territorial musk. When using urine and tarsal smells, it should be placed at the rear of the decoy.

Placing a pair of floating goose decoys in your duck spread instills confidence, and when geese dabble, they reach deeper into the water than ducks can, stirring up food. This action attracts ducks, especially widgeon, so placing a couple widgeon decoys with the goose decoys can be the winning ticket.

The decoys are set in a circle with a small flock or an individual decoy in the center. No matter which way the wind is blowing, ducks will either head for the upwind, inside edge of the circle of decoys to land at the tails or they'll target the small flock (or single) in the center.

Setting one or two decoys up in an area where a gobbler can easily spot them when responding is ideal for hunting wooded areas. When a tom sees the decoy, he often will use the road or pathway to strut and show off while responding. Many hunters will often use a hen and a jake decoy.

Proven Big Buck Attractants

• Super Charged Scrape-Dripper.
• Magnum Key-Wick High-Intensity Scent Dispenser.
• ScrapeMaker 4-N-1 Tool.
• True Talker OG Deer Call.
• The Original Can Call.
• Hot-Scrape Synthetic Estrus with Scent Reflex Technology.
• Grave Digger Doe Estrus.
• EverCalm Herd Scent.

On smaller, confined waters, a spread of six to 36 decoys should be sufficient. On larger waters or dry fields, hunters should put out as many decoys as practical. I never heard of anybody scaring ducks or geese away because they used too many decoys. Typically, the more, the merrier.

But I'll tell you, one or two dozen decoys can make an awesome spread, especially late in the season."

Hunters are positioned at the base or apex of the U formation of decoys, and ideally, this spread will funnel geese right to you. Position the U shape with the wind at your back because geese always land flying into the wind. This spread is also great for hunting with a group of people.

For extra encouragement, placing a group of teal five or so yards out in the water in front of the blind helps. Depending on the size of water you are hunting, anywhere from six to twelve teal decoys will work.