Goose Shells

Goose shell decoys might look like full bodies from the outside, but it’s their empty insides that make them different. Goose shells are made in heavy-duty plastic and hollowed out inside so they’re lighter to carry and easy to stack for transport. For the price of a handful of full body decoys, you can get a dozen goose shells that look just as good, but are much easier to handle. Goose decoy shells don’t have feet, but are anchored to the ground on metal stands. Since geese tuck their feet under them when resting on cold or frozen ground, shell decoys are very realistic in colder weather or around ice. Though they come in feeding and active positions, the best goose shell decoys are sleepers, which can really draw in live game. Though feeder shell decoys can grab the interest of a goose flying by, it’s the sleepers that can make them feel comfortable enough to land. Arrange sleeper goose shells in a spread so they face into the wind since this is their natural resting position. Stock your spread with Canada, snow, and specklebelly goose decoy shells and enjoy a successful hunt. 

Frequently Asked Questions 

Are goose decoy shells a good value?

Yes. Shell decoys have been effective in goose, duck, and other waterfowl spreads for ages. They offer the advantage of realism, but they cost less and are easier to transport than a full body decoy. 

How many goose decoy shells do I need?

If all of your goose shell decoys are sleepers, you won’t need more than a dozen. Mix them in with feeders, actives, and resting shell decoys so you have a nice spread of about two to three dozen in the early season. When geese are migrating, increase goose shell decoys by an extra two dozen.