Duck Decoy Tips

Duck hunting is a unique sport which involves patience, alertness, and the ability to make fast, accurate shots. Duck decoys have been used to help hunters be successful on their duck hunt. However, unless you have the experience with them, duck decoys can be quite confusing.

One common mistake made by first-time duck decoy users, is that they will use the same sets of duck decoys throughout the entire year. This is a bad idea, as the patterns and behavior of the ducks change during the year. Instead, ask someone who has duck hunting experience in your hunting area what type of decoy sets work. It is always good to have proven methods before you out blind.

A good rule of thumb for deciding how many decoys you use is "the more water, the more decoys". If you are going hunting in large, open bodies of water, such as lakes, you can bring along up to 10 blocks of 12 decoys. However, if you are hunting in a smaller area of water, you should probably limit yourself to a couple blocks of 12 decoys.

Remember when you go shopping for duck decoys; the more duck decoys you purchase, the more you are going to have to spend, and the heavier they are going to be to carry around. You can try to find lightweight decoys, such as foam, cork, and hand-carved wood decoys. Believe me, it can make a big difference when you have to carry 10 blocks of them.

Many duck hunters claim you should use fewer decoys later in the season, and more in the beginning of the year. The reason for this is because the ducks will start to spot the decoys and remember what they are later in the year. However, if you use fewer decoys, they are less likely to recognized.

When you are duck hunting from the shore, be sure to set your decoys upwind of your hunting blind. This will allow the incoming ducks to fly over your decoys before they fly over you.

Remember that not all decoys are made equally. Some decoys will have a reflective surface, which you want to avoid at all cost. The reflective surface on duck decoys can shine the reflect the suns rays, which would alert and scare away any nearby ducks.

There are many different types of decoys out there. Try to determine the species of duck you are hunting in the area, and find matching decoys. For example, if you are hunting mallard ducks, try to use mallard duck decoys. This will make your setup look more natural, and make the ducks more willingly to get closer.

Duck hunting is a fun sport, and the use of duck decoys adds another element to the game. I hope these duck decoy tips will help make your next hunt a better one!