Coaxing A Buck Out Early Using a Decoy

[The Silence]

I was toying with the idea of using a doe decoy together with a bleat call to try to coax a buck out of his bedding area while it is still light out. I've heard from several guys at work that they've seen bucks tailing does. Any one have any thoughts? Or do you think it's too late to bother with a decoy?

 

[Central Iowa]

I think it makes sense but you are taking a chance of pissing off all the does that may come out. They may not tolerate it at at all and blow. But if you are after a mature buck at least you will have one close if he steps out. I have mixed feelings about decoys. Some my best sits have been over decoys but far more have went south in a hurry. With this warm weather being a little agressive is probably your best bet. Especially on unpressured deer.