Flambeau Masters Doe Deer Decoy

by Flambeau

Product Features

• Limbs, head and ears break down quickly and can be stored inside the body cavity for easy transport
• Secure plug provided for the head hole so that parts don't fall out during transport
• Features two separate sets of ears to change the attitude of the decoy. One set simulates alert and the other simulates a submissive doe
• Rear leg designed to accept readily available scent pads using Flambeau's scent management system
• Secure leg attachment system features a large diameter screw cap to lock down each leg from inside the body

Product Description

The Masters Series Doe breaks down easily for transport and is designed to readily accept scent pads!

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 42 x 16 x 12 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001NLCKCQ
• Item model number: 5965MD
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #108,074 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #67 in Sports & Outdoors > Hunting & Fishing > Hunting > Hunting Accessories > Decoys

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Like it, July 20, 2011

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Veronique Cote - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Flambeau Masters Doe Deer Decoy (Sports)

I didn't buy the decoy for hunting, but for an art project. But it certainly fooled my dogs. They saw us assemble it, and still, when we put it on its feet, they came to sniff it and started to bark at it frantically. It looks much better than the ridiculous inflatable ones or the flat photographic one.

-- By the way, you are very unlikely to fool a deer with a photo. Most animals do not visually understand a flattened 3D space. Try showing a photo of a dog to your dog. Only about 10% of them will even notice that they see a dog. None of them can recognize themselves. You'd be better off with a mirror or a tv, then most see the animal. You might make a curious deer come to smell that big unusual thing--

It is practical to be able to put the decoy apart and store the pieces in the belly. Very light. Easy to assemble too. You'll wonder a little the first time (just read the instruction punk, it's 1 page), then you'll be able to do it in about 2 minutes. The longest part is getting the pieces out of the belly. There are loops on the hoves useful to anchor the deer if it's windy or on uneven ground. The two sets of ears are fun for hunters.

I knocked one star out because of the messy joints. It shouldn't be much harder to make the pieces fit with a very minimal gap at the junction, it's just a question of making a good mold. This deer has pretty visible assembly joints, slightly Frankenstein-ish. I don't know how well deer see, but if they have good sight, they'll see something is odd, I wonder if they'd care. It also make the deer less attractive if you wanted it as a garden ornament. I guess you could put a bow around it's neck. :)

5.0 out of 5 stars I Love This Decoy !, December 31, 2011

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Craig - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Flambeau Masters Doe Deer Decoy (Sports)

This decoy has really exceeded my expectations. I had never used a deer decoy before while bowhunting so I thought I'd give it a try and see what happens. I've listed what I consider some of the pros and cons for the decoy.

Pros
+ Deer focus their attention on the decoy now instead of on me in the blind.
+ I bowhunt North Dakota in December so wanted a decoy that could stand on its own with no stake to try and drive into the frozen ground - this one is very stable on its four legs.
+ Seems to have a calming effect on the deer. Instead of stomping and snorting as the come by now they just walk right on through.
+ The decoy has small pegs on the hind legs for putting scent pads - I put some 'doe-in-heat' on one and had a 3X3 buck fall in love with her and wouldn't leave her side for over 2 hours.
+ Durable - I had a jealous doe go over to her and rear up on her hind legs and kick the tar out of her then stomp her for good measure. She knocked 3 legs off the decoy but they were put back on easy enough - no other damage.

Con
- The leg attachment system is kind of cheesy, I can see where they could get weak and wobbly over time. Since I hunt from a permanent stand I'm going to affix the legs permanently and securely so it won't be an issue for me, I won't be transporting it.

Tips
I sprayed the decoy down with "Deer Dander" (sold by Amazon) Fitzgerald Huntng Ent Inc Deer Dander Scent 4 Oz Spray to make it smell like a deer and get rid of any unwanted scents. Deer walked up and smelled it and were not alarmed.

Point the decoy head away from you when using it, the deer I had come in always looked off in the direction the decoy was looking and not at me.

Happy Hunting

1.0 out of 5 stars Very realistic......but the leg design is aweful!!!, November 25, 2011

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thedecoyguy - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Flambeau Masters Doe Deer Decoy (Sports)

I bought this decoy fall, 2011. It looks awesome, but it all goes down hill after that. The legs pop off at the slightest bit of torque (I really mean slightest too). I am serious. I can't believe these decoys have been around as long as they have and that's the best they can do. VERY DISAPPOINTED and for the amount of money, they are not worth it! I would not recommend this decoy until they come up with a better design for the legs on!!!!