Summary: Learning how to properly setup a duck decoy spread according the situation your hunting and type of birds your hunting can make the difference between shooting ducks in your decoys, or watching ducks that just keep circling and drift away. In this section we’ll share with you how we adapt our decoy spreads to some of the different hunting situations we have faced through out the years.
Why & How To Set A Landing Zone
Creating a landing zone in any duck decoy spread is critical for taking ducks that are actually committed to the spread. If a landing zone is not set properly the ducks will most often keep skirting your spread and drift off.
Decoy Setup For Hunting Ducks In Fields
Here’s a duck decoy only spread you can setup for hunting in fields. Also includes a diagram and all the tips you will need to make it work for you.
Duck/Goose Decoy Spread For Hunting Ducks In Fields
This killer decoy spread uses a combination of goose and duck decoys along with spinner decoys. Include is a diagram that shows placement of decoys, spinning wing decoys, and blind placement.
River Bend Sandbar Decoy Setup
One of the most highly productive areas to hunt and decoy ducks on river systems across North America are river bends with larger or small sand bars.
Early Season Multi Species Duck Decoy Spread
Here's a decoy spread along with tips to help you cash in on your early duck season.
Bright Day With Light Winds Decoy Setup
Mid To Late Season - This decoy diagram depicts a decoy spread that we love to use on mid to late season birds when we have sunny to mostly sunny conditions with light or light and variable winds.
Strong Winds Duck Decoy Setup
When winds are at or above 25 mph sustained wind speed we've used this decoy spread with a great deal of success.
High Visibility Spread Utilizing Goose Decoys
Creating a highly visible decoy spread is an absolute must in heavily hunted areas throughout the country.
Duck And Goose Decoy Combo Spread
Here's a decoy setup that will give you an equal opportunity to kill ducks as well as geese.
Remember, if the ducks just are not committing to your duck decoy spread first make sure your boat and yourself are acutally hidden from the ducks. Then look at your decoy spread and make your not asking the ducks to do something they just can't do. For example, do incoming ducks have to fly over decoys to reach your landing zone? Is there a clump of willows or a small tree just downwind of your landing zone? If there's no wind or movement in your decoy spread are you using a jerk cord or something else to make your spread look alive?
