Goose Decoys

Make your waterfowl season more productive with realistic goose decoys in multiple designs and species. Build a spread that looks like a natural flock of geese with decoys in shell, silhouette, full body, and floating styles. Canadian, snow, and specklebelly are the most popular goose decoys, but a versatile collection can prepare you for hunting geese on land and water throughout the season. A spread filled with goose decoys in assorted configurations will make flying passers-by comfortable enough to land, giving you the opportunity for a successful hunt. Goose decoy styles include geese poised in their most common positions; standing, floating, feeding, and sleeping. Essential accessories include goose decoy stands for added stability in the field and poles that elevate spinning models, while sturdy decoy bags protect the collection and make transport easy. On the land or in the water, get your spread ready for the season with a varied assortment of goose decoys.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many goose decoys do you need?

The goal is to create a spread that looks natural enough to draw in other geese, so adjust your decoy number by the season. Early in the season, when fewer geese are in transit, you only need between six and sixteen decoys. Later in the season during goose migration, a couple of dozen decoys will do the trick for a solo hunter. Increase the number of goose decoys if there are multiple hunters in your party.

What are the best decoy spreads for geese?

Common decoy spreads that work in the field and on the water include U, J, and V patterns that create a landing space in the center and funnel geese naturally as they prefer to land going into the wind. Set your blind 10 to 15 feet from the base of a U, J, or V with the wind at your back. Place goose decoys in small groups of three to five around the perimeter of your letter shape.

Do geese decoys attract geese?

Yes, goose decoys can attract other geese. By placing goose decoys in natural positions and configurations that look like a live flock, other geese will see the group and feel comfortable enough to land in the same area. There are many goose decoys for sale, so choose the models that look the most lifelike. The more realistic the decoy, the better the goose hunt.

Can you have too many goose decoys?

Yes, you can have too many goose decoys, especially early in the season. Most geese are locals at this time of year, so if they suddenly come across a spread of four dozen decoys, they will suspect trickery and fly away. During migration, with so many flocks of geese coming and going, a large decoy spread is less suspicious. Don’t exceed three dozen decoys on a solo goose hunt during migration.