How many floating goose decoys do I need?

When targeting only geese over water using a boat we typically run as many as we can fit which depending what boat blind we take out its anywhere from 60 to 120 I feel the more the better along with that if the situation presents itself we always throw out around four dozen land decoys if we can.

Do silhouette decoys work for snow geese?

While most light goose hunters still use 1000 or more decoys in a field, using as little as 300-400 can work under ideal conditions. Any combination of full bodies, shells, silhouettes, wind socks and rags will work for light geese.

Should goose decoys face into the wind?

Geese in a real flock will face one general direction, usually into the wind, but you will have those that are feeding or moving about that will be facing any direction. Geese will usually try to land in an opening in the decoys, so always keep an opening well defined and on the downwind side of your blind.

What decoys should I get?

Duck decoys come in many different species, and most are so realistic looking that from a distance you can’t tell them from real ducks. For those hunting puddle ducks (dabblers) like mallards, teal, wigeons and pintails, a good set of mallard decoys will generally get the job done.

How do you fix a hole in a decoy?

First, drill holes at both ends of a crack or split. Then drill holes along both sides of the crack or split at 1-inch intervals and ¼-1/2 inch from the break. Next, after allowing the decoy to drain and dry, apply Lexel liberally into and over each hole. Then fill the crack or split with Lexel.

Do silhouette decoys work?

Silhouettes work over water. Ducks and geese loved them. I am coming to believe that the best duck decoy is a goose decoy on land or water, but there are mallard, pintail, and wigeon silhouettes on the market, too, if you want to add skinnies to your duck spread.

Does goose decoy size matter?

Ducks have no size consistency, meaning, to a duck, there’s no difference between a big decoy or a small decoy. The only practical difference is that the bigger decoys can be seen from further away, and they stand out better against the background. Personally, I like using fewer bigger decoys.

How do you get geese to land in your decoys?

How to Get Geese to Land in Your Decoys

1) Spread Out Your Decoys.
Get The DecoyPro Goose App.
2) Put A Few Decoys In The Landing Zone.
3) Best Decoys Up Front.
4) Sleeper Decoys Near Your Blinds.
5) Rearrange Your Decoys.
6) Face All Decoys Into The Wind.
7) Multiple Landing Spots.