Waterfowl Decoy Tips & Strategies

Five Fantastic Duck Spreads

When it comes to ducks and decoy spreads, perhaps the best advice is to improvise, adapt and adjust to changing conditions. No one rig and its variables of numbers, placement, movement or species work all the time. However, there are a handful of elemental spreads that will produce under most conditions. These five decoy tips could make a big difference in you success this hunting season.

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How to Repair Leaky Decoys
Fix leaky decoys so they can be returned to service next season.
Key Components to Building a Decoy Spread
Building a decoy spread can be one of the most enjoyable aspects of waterfowl hunting.

Quick Paint Touch-Up for Mallard Decoys
Some easy tips for pre-season maintenance to ensure a brighter, more realistic spread when ducks head south.
Creative Decoy Strategies
Four experts share their creative decoy strategies.
River Chute Two-Spread Set
Consider trying this two-spread decoy set next time you're hunting on the river.
Decoy Spreads: Freshwater Marsh Spread
High visibility is a key to success in decoying ducks in the marsh. Here are a few tricks for making small spreads stand out.
Super Spreads for Ducks
Matt Young offers up the best decoy spreads for four major habitat types.
Mega Decoy Rigs
Wade Bourne offers some tips on creating an effective large decoy spread.
Cypress Brakes, Standing-Water Swamp
Hunting in cypress brakes can present unique challenges to waterfowl hunters. These tips can help.
Dealing with the Wind and the Tides
Considering the weather and the tides is essential for a successful duck hunt. Use these tips from Tom Keer when you're arranging your spread and launching your boat this season.
Bring Your Rig to Life
Wade Bourne shares some of the best ways to add motion to your decoy spread.
Decoy Rigging
Dependability and simplicity are key considerations when rigging decoys.
10 Strategies For Decoy-Shy Ducks
Late in the season, duck hunters must adapt to changes in the birds' behavior brought on by hunting pressure and pair-bonding.
Big Decoy Rigs
The following are tips and advice from waterfowlers who regularly hunt over some of the biggest decoy rigs in the nation.
Decoys from a Bird's-Eye View
Biologists who frequently fly over duck country offer useful insight into how blinds and decoy spreads appear from the birds' perspective.
The Facts About Confidence Decoys
Learn how confidence decoys can make a real difference to your spread.

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