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FULL-BODY DECOYS IN OPEN FIELDS MAY NOT ALWAYS BE THE BEST CHOICE. IN OPEN FIELDS, HALF-BODY DECOYS OR FLIGHT DECOYS USUALLY WORK BETTER THAN FULL-BODY DECOYS. THIS IS BECAUSE FULL-BODY DECOYS CAN BE VISIBLE FROM A DISTANCE AND CAUSE GEESSES TO BECOME WARY.
Choosing the Right Decoy for Open Fields
When hunting in open fields, it’s essential to use decoys that mimic the appearance of geese in flight or half-body decoys that resemble the outline of a goose. This is because full-body decoys can be easily spotted from a distance, which may cause geese to become wary and not settle down.
Decoy Spreads for Open Fields
A good decoy spread for open fields typically includes 5-10 half-body decoys or flight decoys, arranged in a way that mimics the natural behavior of geese. Place the decoys about 10-15 yards apart, with the majority of them facing the wind direction. You can also add a few full-body decoys to the mix, but use them sparingly and strategically, usually near the back of the spread.
Tips for Using Full-Body Decoys Effectively
If you still want to use full-body decoys in open fields, make sure to use them in a way that blends in with the surrounding environment. Place the full-body decoys in a thicket or a group of trees, or use them to create a “blind” that breaks up the outline of the decoy spread. This can help to conceal the decoys from a distance and make them appear more natural to the geese.
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