Buckie II

[Shaun]

I made Buckie II after reading PeteW's post about the little buck and the Xtreeme BH. I've admired his decoy Buckie for some time and finally made one. He's cut from 1/8" Luan ply, patterned and painted from Pete's photo.

Took him back in the woods about 3:00 this afternoon, still smelling of paint. Did some rattling and grunting, but the wind was high and the woods noisy. About 4:00 I hung up my bow, dug out a neck gaiter and was in the midst of pulling same over my head when a doe came running under me and stopped about 15 yards from Buckie II. A moment later I heard grunting and a 4 year old 8 followed. He caught me as I tried to get ready and never offered a shot. The doe stayed and watched the decoy for about five minutes and the buck hung out down wind waiting for her.

I think the doe saw the decoy from some distance and was hoping a buck fight would allow her a chance to rest. Not sure, but that is what it felt like. So, one for one for Buckie II in the woods. I will be trying him again soon. Thanks for the idea Pete.

[Danny Roberts]

Looks great !

[Shaun]

Danny,

the post is "300 Xtreem, a little bow and Buckie" by Pete W.  His website also has more info on Buckie.

 http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=067104

Here's a close up. He shares the genetics of his papa Buckie as you can see.

 

[Pat B]

Shaun, I also made a Bucky look alike. I put removable antlers for Bucky or Flossy. I made it from old political signs(finally a good use) taped together so it folds to transport. I plan to make another of a feeding deer.    Pat

[Steve O]

I think that is going to WORK  

[Pete W]

Awesome!!
 He is almost as ugly as Buckie the first.
 Glad he worked for you. It must be in the genetics!!

 You can make 3 folds in him and then poke a couple holes thru all the layers and tie him with a chord for easier transport.

Pete