Improper placement of decoys can ruin a hunt. Never position your decoys directly between yourself and the direction you expect the tom to come from — for two reasons. First, as a tom approaches with his attention riveted on the decoy, any slight movement on that line-of-sight is easily detected and will cause the tom to leave immediately. Second, for safety’s sake. If another hunter sees your decoy and hears your calling, you stand a good chance of getting shot.
Always place your decoys off the opposite side of the shoulder you shoot from. This will not only lessen the chance of a tom spotting you, but it will make it much easier to mount your gun to make the shot.
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