On WMA's- Can turkey decoys be left in field overn

[Valley Station]

On WMA's can "spread of turkey decoys" be left in the field over night?? Some have been doing it, thinking they can "reserve area for next days hunt".

[CSS archer]

Is it any different than leaving a treestand? I would not as they have a tendency to "walk off" in the cover of darkness.

I don't think it is illegal to leave them, just not smart, nor is it illegal for someone else to be hunting over them at daylight. (although some serious "discussion" could occur) I don't think the 200 yard rule with waterfowl blinds applies to turkey hunting on WMA's.

I'll check on this in the regulation book.