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Tony Peterson HuntsS02 E03Oct 16, 2025

Decoying Public Land Whitetails

Tony Peterson heads to Iowa to chase whitetails bucks on public land. Tony's no stranger to the Hawkeye State and hunting pressured bucks. But with warmer temperatures in the forecast, Tony must adapt and stay flexible with his plans. After a few trials, errors, and an executive hunch, Tony sets a decoy along a river bottom and waits for his golden opportunity. Presented by RAM

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How to Kill a Buck Using a Decoy

Smiling hunter in camouflage with mud-smeared face, wearing First Lite beanie and chest harness

Tony J. PetersonNov 5, 2019

Decoying whitetails into bow range might seem simple enough on the surface. Just take your fake, plant it 20 yards into a field where visibility is good, and wait. After all, it’s November and eventually someone who is angry or horny (or both) will see your faux deer and come in to investigate. If...

Tony J. PetersonNov 5, 2019

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