https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwZoxZ4xjrQ
Here are our Best Duck Hunting Decoy Spreads for Beginners as well as free illustrations you can download. Learning how to hunt ducks can be very exciting an

https://www.splitreed.com/articles/duck-decoy-spreads-for-rivers
3. Big-River Combination Spread. For an ultra-realistic spread, use large numbers of goose decoys on big rivers to attract ducks and geese. Set up "pods" of duck and goose decoys on land and in the water in various postures. In front of the blind, place a combination of duck decoys in resting and feeding positions.

https://www.themeateater.com/hunt/waterfowl/a-primer-on-decoys-and-decoy-spreads-for-puddle-ducks
When hunting with 2 or 3 hunters in the same blind, you can create multiple slots by dividing the 24 decoys into groups of 8. This makes three major groups of decoys that can be spread evenly creating additional slots. These slots become shooting zones wherein multiple hunters can shoot safely without crossing each other. This makes the hunt safer.

https://outriggeroutdoors.com/blogs/duck-hunting/the-best-decoy-spreads-to-land-more-ducks
Gapped J Hook "Fish Hook" Decoy Spread. The gapped J hook decoy spread is geared towards blind-shy diving-type ducks that have been heavily pressured throughout duck season. This decoy formation is best setup on a cross wind, with your target landing zone being from the shoreline to 30-40 yards off the shoreline.

https://projectupland.com/waterfowl-hunting-2/simple-duck-hunting-setups/
It's simple; good camouflage puts hunters in a position to decoy ducks. If weary ducks can see a hunter, they won't land. If the setup convinces wary ducks, and they can't see the hunter, odds are, they will land. The proper camouflage selection is all about shade and texture. Today, I'm wrapped in a cordgrass robe.

https://blog.carbontv.com/2024/02/06/duck-decoy-spreads/
7 Best Duck Decoy Spreads You Need to Try Now. Letter patterns, bigger spreads, and tighter spacing are all things hunters have been trying since the dawn of time. Everyone and their brother has a strategy and thinks they have the best duck decoy spreads and methods for getting ducks to commit to the spread.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pp090RBhGUk
Setting up a decoy spread has all to often become over sophisticated. Keeping it simple is the best way to go. Making your spread look as realistic as possib

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxqKcayQuQE
In this week's Hunting Boot Camp, Matt goes over how to build a basic duck decoy spread. If you're new to duck hunting, this is a must watch!#hunting #tealhu

https://waterfowldonkey.com/duck-decoy-spread-techniques-patterns-and-variations/
Unlock the secrets of duck decoy spreads with expert advice on patterns, variations, and tips for creating a successful waterfowl hunting setup. Unlock the secrets of duck decoy spreads with expert advice on patterns, variations, and tips for creating a successful waterfowl hunting setup. ... Best Choke; Ammunition; Species. Duck Species; Goose

https://www.themeateater.com/hunt/waterfowl/3-never-fail-duck-decoy-setups-for-small-water
The "U" is a duck hunting classic. It's as basic and as easy as it seems, and it works more often than it doesn't. You, the hunter, sit below the base of the U with the wind at your back. Depending on how far the hide is from the water's edge, you should be anywhere from 10 to 20 yards from the bottom of the U, and 30 to 45 yards from

https://captainhunter.com/how-to-set-up-a-duck-decoy-spread-for-hunting-tips-and-techniques/
First, decoy placement is crucial. Bunch up the decoys more on the upwind side and taper them off towards the edges, leaving an open landing zone for birds to enter the spread. This creates a natural-looking entrance for ducks and encourages them to land within shooting range. Secondly, diversify your decoy spread.

https://www.ducks.org/hunting/decoys/building-a-decoy-spread
A decoy spread should be assembled with a specific use in mind. There are no absolutes in using decoys. Some guidelines will apply most of the time, but decoy numbers, size, species, movement, etc., are all subjective in nature. If a spread is working, no matter how different or offbeat it might be, stick with it.

https://www.ducks.org/hunting/decoys/five-simple-spreads-for-waterfowl
Ep. 198 - Decoy Tactics: Five Simple Spreads for Waterfowl. The following spreads offered by veteran waterfowlers consist of no more than three dozen decoys. Sure, there are going to be hunts when you'll probably want to go with a bigger spread, but there will also be times when it pays to go small.

https://outdoorbasecamp.com/hunting/how-to-setup-a-duck-decoy-spread/
By setting up a duck decoy spread, you will not have to rely as much on luck in order to get a duck within shooting range. It is a great way to lure ducks out of the air and toward the water so that you don't have to waste bullets. Start by looking for information about where ducks will be migrating. Not all species of duck are the same.

https://www.slayercalls.com/top-5-duck-and-goose-decoy-spreads-you-have-to-try/
Top 5 duck and goose decoy spreads you have to try. By M.D. Johnson, outdoor writer & photographer . Ask a hundred waterfowl hunters the same question — "Name your favorite decoy spreads for ducks and/or geese" — and there's a good chance you'll get a hundred different responses.

https://www.ducks.org/hunting/decoys/10-surefire-decoy-strategies
On a windy day, or on flight days when large numbers of birds are on the move, simply setting a good spread in an area where ducks will see it can result in a productive hunt. 2. Keep Water Open around Your Decoys. Ice is one of the most challenging conditions a duck hunter can face when setting decoys.

https://dayoutgear.com/duck-hunting-decoy-tips/
Duck Decoy Spread Tactics for Mallard. Marshy set for mallards with two to three dozen decoys set in sparse slough grass. Decoys are spread in a feeding pattern around the boat, which is camouflaged in heavy cover. This is a good set for a calm day. These mallard decoys will be useful for waterfowl and wood ducks.

https://www.wildfowlmag.com/editorial/complete-guide-diver-duck-hunting-building-decoy-spread/469163
At least the upwind end of the longline should be clipped to an anchor. Anchors can be down rigging balls, old window weights, 3-5-pound grapnel weights, etc. If hunting in current, you may need to use 8-20-pound boat anchors. The decoy rafts made from Southern Flyway Outfitters are hard to beat.

https://blog.gritroutdoors.com/duck-decoys-guide-and-review/
Assembled weight: 12.05 lbs (6-pack) These Avian decoys are among the most realistic field full-body decoys. The paintwork is exceptional, capturing the full spectrum of mallard colors. The body positions are very lifelike; the pack includes 2 feeders, 2 stretch feeders, 1 high-head, and 1 low-head.

https://omegaoutdoors.blog/three-decoy-spreads-for-wood-ducks/
Small Spreads. My favorite decoy spread for wood ducks is a small one. When I'm hunting wood ducks in a little pond or swamp I use 6 to 12 wood duck decoys. Species-specific decoys seem to work very well for wood ducks. I suggest buying larger-than-life wood duck decoys to increase visibility. Plus, small spreads are nice because they can

https://www.gameandfishmag.com/editorial/3-decoy-spreads-to-take-limits-of-diving-ducks/455556
Two lines of decoys spaced 8 to 10 feet apart upwind, another pair of lines downwind but angled slightly out and in the direction the birds to come from, and a blob of 12 to 16 single-rigged decoys. (Illustration by Peter Sucheski) Diver hunting and boats typically go hand-in-hand.

https://www.gameandfishmag.com/editorial/3-killer-decoy-spreads-to-hunt-duck-geese/487795
Enter the combination spread. Before we go any further, one note on combo spreads: Ducks will absolutely work to goose decoys, often finding the big fakes irresistible; however, geese will seldom work to duck-heavy spreads. With that said, detailed here is a three-pack of combo rigs I run throughout the waterfowl season.

https://www.duckhuntingchat.com/threads/beginner-field-decoy-spread.907516/
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