When you’re hunting ducks, being able to catch them by surprise is half the battle. Ducks feel safer when gathered in a group, so you can give them a false sense of security by using duck decoys.

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It’s no secret that adding motion to a decoy spread is the best way to increase realism. Stagnant water can flare birds far out of shotgun range. Traditionally, hunters solved this issue with jerk ...

Waterfowl hunting success often comes down to how well you set your decoy spread. From species mix to wind positioning, every detail matters. Learning proven patterns, pairing them with the right gear ...

Some days, hunters don’t have to do much at all to bring the ducks into gun range. “On certain days, if you’re in the spot where the ducks want to be and the conditions are right, you can kill them ...