When it comes to decoys placement most hunters know the value of an impressive, natural-looking decoy spread. When combined
with persuasive calling, decoys provide the ultimate visual attraction for
luring gregarious ducks and geese into shotgun range. Waterfowl are inherently
social creatures and the duck and goose hunter can capitalize on this quality by
using decoys to attract them. There are several do's and don'ts that
waterfowlers should follow to get the most from the placement of decoys.
Decoys can't
work if the birds can't see them. It doesn't do much good if you tuck a whole
bunch of decoys into the cattails, or in the corner of
a field where trading birds can't see them. It doesn't hurt to place a few
blocks near some cover, but the main body of your decoy spread should always be
out in the open where passing ducks and geese can see and be drawn to them.
Here are some decoy placement options that work effectively,
Setting Up Decoys
