Winchester Deadly Passion: Decoy Deer With Melissa Bachman

Deadly passion, indeed! This week's episode proves how adding a decoy to the mix brings in the biggest bucks.

posted on August 19, 2021
** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. **

Archery season will be upon us sooner than you know, and Winchester Deadly Passion's Melissa Bachman is ready. In this week's episode, she heads to the cradle of America's biggest whitetails in pursuit of Nebraska's biggest, most wily and well-educated bucks. What can you do to maximize your chances of success when you're limited to shots of 40 yards or less? In Bachman's experience, one of the best tricks is to use that buck's own "deadly passion" against him. 

“On this hunt, I wanted to use a decoy, which has proven successful to me in the past for bringing big bucks closer,” shared Bachman. “Not only do I spray myself down with Scent Killer Gold, but also the decoy I’m using as they often get downwind!”

Excited about putting some of Melissa's tips to work for yourself? Decoying deer has some do's and some don'ts ... so if today's sneak peek video won't hold you over until the episode drops, be sure to check out Bachman's detailed article with more how-to hints.

Tune in for an all-new episodes of Winchester Deadly Passion, Season 10, on Sportsman Channel Sundays at 11:30 a.m. ET for the rest of this exciting episode!

Latest

Ruger Logo
Ruger Logo

Ruger Safety Bulletin: LCP MAX Manual Safety Models

The recess that retains the safety lever detent spring may not be machined properly, but the other safety mechanisms, including the trigger safety, are not affected and will still function properly.

Review: KelTec PR-3AT Defender Package

The latest addition to this company’s fixed magazine series is lightweight and pocket sized!

The Armed Citizen® Reload June 5, 2026

These intruders met their fate after breaking into a home where mothers' protective instincts were on high alert.

Olympic Silver Medalist Kayle Browning Among Team Federal Top Shooters on U.S. National Trap Teams

Three Olympic hopefuls—current Federal sponsored shooters—have qualified for the 2026 U.S. National team in Trap following the Shotgun National Championships, which took place at Hillsdale College.

NSSF-Adjusted NICS Background Checks Show Increase for May 2026

The data shows an increase of 3.2 percent compared to the May 2025 NSSF-adjusted NICS figure of 1,071,685.

Lox & Loaded: Teaching the American-Jewish Community How to Be Armed

This gun club's co-founder is now overseeing 50 chapters across the United States, an endeavor that was borne out of an intense need to do something after acts of evil.

Women's Interests



Get the best of NRA Women delivered to your inbox.