How many goose decoys are needed?
I’ve done great with 12 decoys per hunter. It takes this many to conceal a hunter in a layout blind. Cochran echoes Bartz’s advice: “You’ve got to be in the center of the bullseye—right where the geese want to go—when you’re hunting with three dozen or fewer decoys.
How many goose decoys Do you need water?
“I’ll put two or three floaters on the water and four or five full-body sleepers or resters on land close to the water. You want the birds to feel like the pond is safe when they come in,” he says. “If it’s a small pond that I can shoot across, I like the decoys close. You definitely don’t want to crowd the pond.”
Can you shoot geese sitting on the water?
It’s perfectly legal to kill a duck or goose on the water. The “seeking refuge in water” referred to is a law regarding big game.
How do you arrange decoys?
10 Surefire Decoy Strategies
- Make Your Spread Visible.
- Keep Water Open around Your Decoys.
- Set a Floating Spread for Canada Geese.
- Use Goose Decoys for Ducks.
- Spread Out Decoys in Flooded Timber.
- Deploy the Ultimate Diver Spread.
- Give Geese Room to Land.
- Deceive Dabblers with Coot Decoys.
How far apart to setup goose decoys?
How To Setup Decoys At The Right Distance. The next time you setup your goose decoys make sure you set them at least 5-8 feet apart. To do this set one decoy down and take 2-3 large steps before setting up the next decoy. With each large step you will go about 3 feet so 2-3 steps should give a good distance between your decoys.
Is it possible to hunt geese without decoys?
It is absolutely possible to hunt geese without decoys if you are in the right spot and you are well concealed. In most cases, it will likely improve your chances by adding some decoys to your hunting location but if you do not have immediate access to decoys then you certainly can give these techniques a try.
What is a goose decoy?
A comprehensive selection of goose decoys in stock features a variey of poses and breeds. Some sets include specific distinctions such as adults and juveniles, males and females and relaxed and active poses. Decoys are designed to be lifelike, flexible and stand up to unfavorable weather conditions.