The theater of the woods becomes much more entertaining watching elder bucks run to put this young deer decoy in its place. The Freshman, with its ears back and aggressive posture, is a deer decoy that invites a challenge. Add a Teaser Tail (sold separately) for extra motion and realism. Use this decoy by itself or alongside one of Montana Decoy’s does to bring territorial bucks into bow range. Leg poles included.
Decoy Features
- Folds flat to a compact size of 20” x 13” and pops up to full size in seconds.
- Lightweight design and quick setup allows mobility during the deer rut
- Posture and size sends a challenge without intimidating bucks.
- Excellent secondary use as predator hunting decoy
- Puts an end to carrying bulky, cumbersome plastic decoys.
- HD photo realism catches the eyes of possessive rut-crazed bucks.
- Weight: 35 oz. (including poles)
- Folded: 20" x 13"
- Unfolded: 37" x 48"
- Compatible with the Whitetail TipUp Stand for better spot-and-stalk performance (sold separately).
Montana Decoy The Freshman Buck Deer Decoy 0046 FAQ
The Montana Decoy The Freshman Buck is designed to help hunters attract the attention of whitetail and mule deer bucks by presenting the appearance of a young, non-threatening buck. Its realistic appearance can encourage curiosity and territorial responses while helping hunters close the distance during archery and firearm seasons.
The Freshman Buck is especially effective during the pre-rut and rut when mature bucks are establishing dominance and investigating rival bucks. It can also be effective throughout the season when a smaller buck presentation is less intimidating than a mature buck decoy.
Yes. The Freshman Buck features Montana Decoy's lightweight, foldable construction that packs flat for convenient transportation. It deploys quickly in the field and stores easily in a backpack, making it ideal for spot-and-stalk hunting and hunters who frequently change locations.
A young buck decoy presents less of a threat than a mature buck, which can encourage a wider range of bucks to investigate. This subtle approach can help reduce the likelihood of intimidating cautious deer while still triggering curiosity and territorial behavior during the hunting season.
