Even with all the cutting-edge technology, some aspects of decoying are still pretty basic. In areas where decoy use has made poachers deer-shy, wardens deploy other Wolslegel creations such as robotic turkeys, bears or foxes. We're also seeing more interest in coyotes and game-bird decoys. That's why nearly all deer decoys now sport modest six-point racks. But ironically, because decoys are not real animals, people who shoot at them are not cited for taking game illegally.
Most citations are for shooting from a public road, or trespassing.
Poachers have attacked decoys with pocketknives, sticks, stones, golf clubs, vehicles and bare hands. A few people have even tried to steal the devices. One legendary tale is that of the Lions Club president who asked a warden to bring a decoy to a meeting. Three days later, the same warden was running a decoy operation. Somebody drove up, got out and blasted a few new holes in the dummy.