Hunting Decoys

Draw the attention of a few or a flock with realistic hunting decoys. Made with cuts, colors, and contours that provide a lifelike appearance, land and waterfowl decoys lure in your game birds for a quick and clean shot. Waterfowl decoys from ducks to geese can mimic the movement of real birds on a lake, pond, swamp, or puddle to encourage feathered friends to land. Full-body hunting decoys include turkeys, ducks, and geese in standing and feeding positions that look just like a flock gathered in a field. Motion decoys spin in the wind, while motorized units move around for a more natural appearance. Find hunting decoys in a variety of species, sizes, and styles that put birds and waterfowl at ease and provide a sense of security. Whether hunting in a field or on the pond, get your ducks in a row and get the best shot with land and waterfowl decoys.

The Most Common Decoys

Decoys are used for a variety of bird species, including waterfowl and turkeys, and some deer and antelope hunters will use big game decoys. The most common bird-hunting decoys are:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are hunting decoys?

A hunting decoy is an object made to look like a live bird or animal to attract the real thing. Hunting decoys are constructed in plastic, wood, foam, and other materials and feature patterns and contours that mimic the species. Common hunting decoys include ducks, geese, turkeys, doves, and other land and waterfowl. 

Why are decoys used for in hunting?

A realistic-looking decoy can attract live game closer to your hunting blind so you get a better shot. A group of strategically placed hunting decoys that look like a bunch of birds in a field or on the water can make ducks, geese, and waterfowl feel comfortable enough to land and congregate. 

What are the best decoys for hunting?

The best decoys for hunting are those that look the most like the actual species. Simply throwing out a decoy in the shape of a duck won’t be enough to fool these fowl. Choose duck, goose, turkey, and dove decoys with colors, patterns, and feather designs as detailed as the real thing. Opt for decoys constructed in different positions; feeding, standing, resting, and sleeping decoys make your setup look like a live flock, which is the whole purpose of using decoys to begin with. 

How many decoys should I hunt with?

The number of decoys you need depends on the season and what you’re hunting. Early in the season, fewer birds are congregating and most of what you hunt will be local, so you can get away with a dozen decoys. You’ll need more decoys during the duck and goose migration season when flocks are coming in from everywhere to give the illusion that birds can settle here for a rest. No matter the season, choose a variety of ducks, geese, and birds in different species, colors, and styles to attract the real thing. And add a few wing-spinners for movement that game can detect from a distance; decoy visibility and placement is a key to successful hunting.

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