Silhouettes

The best way to create a mixed spread is to include a varied selection of decoy geese, and cost-effective goose silhouettes make great additions to your collection. Also known as silo decoys, 2D goose silhouette decoys are less expensive than full bodies, easier to transport, and look just as realistic from certain angles. Broadside, the best silhouette goose decoys are painted in such detail that even the flock will get fooled as they circle the spread. From above, geese cannot see the full side of the decoys, but they can see shadows, which also creates a full-flock illusion. When it comes to cost, you can pick up over a dozen goose silhouettes for the price of about six full-body decoys so it's easy to create a large spread to draw in fliers. 

Mobility is a huge benefit of goose silhouette decoys. You can carry a couple dozen silo decoys in one hand and stick them in the ground with the other without having to haul bag after bag of full-body decoy geese around the field. And although goose silhouette decoys are not motorized, the change of shadows and different angle views gives an illusion of movement to geese flying overhead, which makes the spread more appealing. Add a few dozen silhouette goose decoys to your field spread for a successful hunt.  

Frequently Asked Questions

Do silhouette goose decoys work?

Yes, silhouette decoys work in a spread on their own or mixed in with a dozen full-body goose decoys. Though silo decoys do not move on their own, they give the illusion of movement. As geese fly overhead and circle the area, silos will appear and disappear depending on the angle, making it look like a moving flock.

How many silhouette goose decoys do I need?

Two dozen goose decoy silhouettes make an effective spread when mixing with full-body decoys, but aim for four dozen if you're only going with the silo style.  

What is the best silhouette goose decoy?

The best silhouette goose decoy is the one with the most life-like appearance. Look for goose silos with fine details, a matte finish to reduce glare and sun reflection, and rugged stakes that will penetrate the hard or frozen ground and keep them upright all day. Choose a set of decoy silhouettes with geese posed in different positions to create a realistic spread. 

How do you use silhouette decoys?

Set up silhouette goose decoys in your spread by simply sticking them into the ground as you would a yard sign. Each silo decoy comes with a sturdy ground stake attached to the base that goes all the way through the body for security. You can mix silos with full bodies or lay them out on their own.