{"id":404,"date":"2018-08-22T10:38:11","date_gmt":"2018-08-22T10:38:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tma65.com\/blog\/?p=404"},"modified":"2026-05-21T11:37:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T11:37:22","slug":"how-to-make-your-decoy-and-binocular-do-the-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/how-to-make-your-decoy-and-binocular-do-the-work\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make your Decoy and Binocular Do The Work!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\"><div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p><span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/how-to-make-your-decoy-and-binocular-do-the-work\/#How_to_Make_your_Decoy_and_Binocular_Do_The_Work\" >How to Make your Decoy and Binocular Do The Work!<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/how-to-make-your-decoy-and-binocular-do-the-work\/#How_to_Make_Using_a_decoy_provides_great_cover_as_you_let_your_binoculars_do_the_work\" >How to Make Using a decoy provides great cover as you let your binoculars do the work<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Make_your_Decoy_and_Binocular_Do_The_Work\"><\/span>How to Make your Decoy and Binocular Do The Work!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/videos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"How to\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"369\">How to<\/a> Make your Decoy and <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/what-you-need-for-an-air-rifle-competition\/\">Binocular<\/a> Do The Work! Antelope in the Rut &#8211; Decoys and <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/our-top-tips-for-glassing-terrain\/\">Optics<\/a> help even the playing field.<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"Hunting\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"298\">Hunting<\/a> antelope during the rut is some of the most fun, fast-action hunting in the country. The does only come into estrus for a couple weeks, accommodating the bucks with very little breeding time. Being such a short rut, they simply won\u2019t tolerate some inferior chump attempting to woo even one female from their harem. After months of preparation and anticipation, you\u2019ve spotted a herd with a shooter buck and now it\u2019s time to get close.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-image\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"998\" height=\"583\" class=\"wp-image-406\" src=\"https:\/\/tma65.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/inner94.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/inner94.png 998w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/inner94-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/inner94-768x449.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/inner94-514x300.png 514w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/inner94-150x88.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 998px) 100vw, 998px\" \/><strong>How to Make Using a decoy provides great cover as you let your binoculars do the work<\/strong><\/h3><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\">Using a <a title=\"10x binoculars\" href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/tag\/10x-binoculars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10x binocular<\/a>, study the herd as you remain hidden behind the decoy. If the dominant buck is chasing away intruders and determined on keeping his does from straying, then your chances of using a decoy to fill your tag are very good. Use stealth and patience in trying to get between the buck and his harem, especially when he is distracted. When you\u2019re in the right location, set up the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.montanadecoy.com\/hunting-decoys\/big-game\/eichler-antelope-w-quickstand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eichler Antelope<\/a>\u00a0decoy, making sure the buck sees it.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-407\" src=\"https:\/\/tma65.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/inner95-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>\u201cOn the open prairie, it\u2019s easy to use a decoy because they can see it from a long ways off and have the speed to close the distance in a hurry.\u201d Jerry McPherson<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\">Rarely will you need to call at a buck, lest he doesn\u2019t see the decoy. Flash the decoy at him by moving it up and down, then stake it in the ground and get ready. Hone your <a title=\"Shooting Skills\" href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/category\/rifle-scope\/shooting-skills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">skills to perfection leading up to the hunt by practicing from every shooting<\/a> position imaginable. Keep the decoy between the buck and yourself. More times than not, he is going to circle downwind of your position so draw your bow early and try to keep your heart from pounding out of your chest as you see him get within bow range.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"wp-image-408\" src=\"https:\/\/tma65.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/inner96-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/inner96-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/inner96-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/inner96-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/inner96-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/inner96-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/inner96-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/inner96-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><strong>Flash the decoy at him, then stake it in the ground and get ready!<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"813\" class=\"wp-image-409\" src=\"https:\/\/tma65.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/inner97-1024x813.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/inner97-1024x813.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/inner97-300x238.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/inner97-768x609.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/inner97-1536x1219.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/inner97-378x300.jpg 378w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/inner97-150x119.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/inner97.jpg 2039w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><strong>Draw your bow before either rising to <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/shooting-22lr-rifle-in-a-whole-new-way\/\" title=\"Shooting a 22LR Rifle in a Whole New Way\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"591\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shoot<\/a> or leaning out the side<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\">If harvesting a Pope &#038; Young Speed Goat (minimum mark of 67 inches) is on your bucket list, here are few <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/our-top-tips-for-glassing-terrain\/\" title=\"Our Top Tips for Glassing Terrain\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1130\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tips to consider as you\u2019re glassing<\/a>:<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Horn Length<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0Very important to keep in mind that the ears of a pronghorn antelope buck are usually up to six inches in length. Using them to help judge horn length on an antelope buck, look for an antelope that measures 14 inches or better in this department. And don&#8217;t forget to include the amount of horn length that curls and hooks over the top when making an in-the-field estimate for a buck&#8217;s horn length.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Mass<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0Most trophy antelope bucks have base mass measurements somewhere in the range of six inches or better. How can you accurately judge this measurement while glassing? Use the diameter of an antelope&#8217;s eyeball, which is approximately two inches, in making mass measurement guesses in the field.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Prong Length<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Finally, when field judging an antelope buck&#8217;s prong length, don&#8217;t forget a trophy buck will typically possess a prong length of six to seven inches. How can you guess that measurement properly when looking at an antelope buck through your <a title=\"10x vs 12x Binoculars\" href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/10x-vs-12x-binoculars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10x binocular<\/a>? By looking for prongs extending at least three inches from the front edge of the horn. And to help you do that, consider once again either the length of a buck&#8217;s ear or his eyeball diameter as field aids in determining such measurements.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Optics That Do The Work<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\">Because most of your glassing will be at long distances and the need for detail is crucial to properly field judge your buck, we recommend the following 10x <a title=\"Binoculars for Turkey Hunting\" href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/binoculars-for-turkey-hunting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">binoculars and a binocular harness for your next Antelope hunt<\/a>.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"728\" class=\"wp-image-410\" src=\"https:\/\/tma65.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/inner98-1024x728.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/inner98-1024x728.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/inner98-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/inner98-768x546.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/inner98-1536x1092.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/inner98-2048x1456.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/inner98-422x300.jpg 422w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/inner98-150x107.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><strong>\u00a0The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.montanadecoy.com\/hunting-decoys\/big-game\/eichler-antelope-w-quickstand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eichler Antelope Decoy<\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tractoptics.com\/products\/binoculars\/toric-10x42\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TORIC Binocular<\/a>\u00a0were key to our success!<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Make your Decoy and Binocular Do The Work! 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