Trick Rut-Crazed Pronghorns with the Montana Decoy Antelope Buck
There is no better animal to hunt with a decoy than an antelope buck. The antelope rut is notoriously short, leaving dominant bucks with zero tolerance for challengers encroaching on their harems. Flash this highly portable, life-sized Antelope Buck decoy to a rutting pronghorn and get ready for an aggressive, exciting encounter. When you have a narrow window to close the distance on the buck of your dreams, this lightweight 2D decoy is your ultimate spot-and-stalk secret weapon.
Key Features & Specifications:
- Ultra-Portable Setup: Folds down flat to a highly compact size of 13” x 10” in seconds, making it easy to pack into the backcountry.
- Pop-Up Functionality: Spring-steel band construction allows the decoy to pop open instantly to its full unfolded size of 38” x 30” when you are ready to make your move.
- HD Photographic Realism: Crafted using actual high-definition photography of a wild pronghorn buck to fool the sharpest eyes of possessive, territory-protecting game.
- Lightweight Design: Weighs a mere 28 ounces (including the support poles), allowing hunters to stay mobile during fast-paced spot-and-stalk maneuvers.
- Versatile Hunting Application: While engineered primarily for big game archery and rifle hunting, it also serves as an excellent secondary tool for specialized predator hunting setups.
- QuickStand Compatible: Works seamlessly with the Montana Decoy QuickStand for enhanced stability and hands-free field performance (QuickStand sold separately).
Product Specifications:
- SKU: 18127
- UPC: 851234000034
- Folded Dimensions: 13" x 10"
- Unfolded Dimensions: 38" x 30"
- Total Weight: 28 oz. (including poles)
Montana Decoy Antelope Buck 0003 FAQ
The Montana Decoy Antelope Buck is designed to help hunters get within shooting range of pronghorn antelope by presenting the appearance of a rival buck. It can encourage territorial or curiosity-driven responses during the rut, helping hunters close the distance while remaining concealed behind the decoy.
The Antelope Buck Decoy is most effective during the pronghorn rut when mature bucks are actively defending territories and responding to potential rivals. It can also be useful whenever antelope are visible in open country and a realistic decoy may help distract their attention while the hunter moves into position.
Yes. Like other Montana Decoys, the Antelope Buck features a lightweight, foldable design that packs flat for easy transportation. It sets up quickly in the field and stores compactly in a backpack or hunting pack, making it ideal for spot-and-stalk hunting across open terrain.
Pronghorn rely heavily on their eyesight, making close approaches challenging. A realistic buck decoy helps break up the hunter's silhouette and can draw the attention of territorial bucks, increasing the opportunity for a closer, more ethical shot while hunting in open country.
