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Hunting decoys are essential tools for hunters looking to attract game animals by mimicking their appearance and behavior.

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Latest products for Decoys

Sportsman's Guide Hardcore Rugged Series Canada Goose Touchdown Floater Decoys with Flocked Heads, 6 Pack for $219.99
Montana Decoy Eichler Elk Decoy for $119.99
Scheels Greenhead Gear Hunter Series Full Body Canada Goose Decoys 6-Pack for $199.99
Natchez Shooters Montana Decoy Co Deer Rump Decoy for $64.49
Wing Supply Avian-X Topflight Gadwall Duck Decoys (6-Pack) for $87.21
Field Supply Higdon Full-Size Foam-Filled Mallard Duck Decoys (6-Pack) for $67.99
Natchez Shooters The Grind Lay Down Hen Turkey Decoy for $59.99
Sportsman's Guide Flambeau Storm Front Green Winged Teal Decoys, 6 Pack for $39.99
Scheels Higdon Hard Body 1/4 Strut Jake Turkey Decoy for $89.99
Natchez Shooters Montana Decoy Co Miss Purrfect XD Turkey Hen Decoy for $59.49
Sportsman's Guide Avian-X Topflight Lesser Floating Goose Decoys, 4 Pack for $149.99
Natchez Shooters Primos Lil Gobstopper Jake Turkey Decoy for $39.99
Sportsman's Guide Hardcore Rugged Series Foam Filled Canvasback Duck Decoys, 6 Pack for $109.99
Natchez Shooters Avian-X HDR Hen Turkey Decoy for $99.99
Sportsman's Guide Zink Hunter Series Mallard Duck Decoys, 6 pack for $49.99
Scheels Dave Smith Decoys Leading Hen Turkey Decoy for $149.95
Wing Supply Dakota Decoy X-Treme Flocked Head Mallard Floater Duck Decoys (12-Pack) for $168.45
Field Supply Avery GHG Pro-Grade Canada Goose w/Painted Heads Windsock Decoys (12-Pack) for $68.06
Sportsman's Guide Avery GHG Hunter Series Life Size Wood Duck Decoys, 6 Pieces for $64.99
Scheels Higdon Hard Body Laydown Hen Turkey Decoy for $59.99
Primary Arms Avian X HDR Strutter Turkey Decoy for $269.99
Sportsmans Warehouse Higdon Decoys FLATS Specklebelly Goose Motion Silhouette Decoys - 12 Pack for $119.99
Scheels Higdon FLATS Snow/Juvy Goose Motion Silhouette Decoys 12pk for $119.99
Sportsman's Guide Flambeau MAD Shady Baby Feeding Hen Turkey Decoy for $24.99
Sportsman's Guide Hardcore Rugged Series Lesser Canada Goose Floater Decoys with Flocked Heads, 6 Pack for $169.99
Field Supply Higdon Magnum Flocked Head Foam-Filled Mallard Duck Decoys (6-Pack) for $87.49
Scheels Avian-X HDR Hen Turkey Decoy for $139.99
Sportsman's Guide Avery GHG Hunter Series Life Size Wigeon Duck Decoys, 6 Pieces for $64.99
Natchez Shooters Montana Decoy Co Jake Purrfect XD Turkey Decoy for $59.49
Sportsman's Guide Higdon FLEX Feeder Hen Silhouette Turkey Decoy for $29.99
Scheels Montana Decoy Eichler Cow Elk Decoy for $119.99
Montana Decoy Dinner Belle Hen Decoy for $32.99
Field Supply Avery GHG Pro-Grade Canada Goose Flocked Head Windsock Decoys (12-Pack) for $76.57
Field Supply Higdon Battleship Foam-Filled Mallard Duck Decoys (6-Pack) for $107.54
Wing Supply Avian-X Topflight Flocked Black Duck Decoys (6-Pack) for $110.24
Natchez Shooters Montana Decoy Co Eichler Elk Decoy for $102.99
Sportsman's Guide Hardcore Rugged Series Whistler Pack Duck Decoys, 6 Pack for $84.99
Sportsman's Guide Flambeau MAD Walking Tom Turkey Decoy for $31.99
Scheels Higdon Standard Honker Goose Shell Decoys 6-Pack for $119.99
Natchez Shooters Primos Photoform Jake Turkey Decoy for $27.99
Natchez Shooters Avian-X Trophy Tom Turkey Decoy for $69.99
Wing Supply Higdon Standard Foam-Filled Bluebill Duck Decoys (6-Pack) for $52.49
Wing Supply White Rock Mallard Windsocks Duck Decoys (12-Pack) for $103.34
Sportsman's Guide Hardcore Rugged Series Mallard Magnum Duck Decoys, 6 Pack for $109.99
Sportsman's Guide Avian-X HDR Strutter Turkey Decoy for $259.99
Sportsman's Guide Avian-X AXP Honkers Fusion Pack Full Body Goose Decoys, 6 Pack for $279.99
Sportsman's Guide Avery GHG Pro-Grade Canada Goose Sock Decoys, Painted Heads, 12 Pack for $89.99
Sportsman's Guide Avian-X AXP Lesser Goose Decoys Outfitter Pack, 12 Piece for $479.99
Scheels Greenhead Gear Pro-Grad Snow Goose Sock Decoys without Heads 12 ct. for $59.99
Scheels Flextone Thunder Jake and Thunder Chick Upright Combo Turkey Decoy for $89.99

Hardcore Rugged Series Canada Goose Touchdown Floater Decoys with Flocked Heads, 6 Pack

Ultra-Durable FowlFlex™ Technology,
Flocked heads,
Lifelike paint scheme and colors,
WhaleTail™ keel,
Includes 2 sentry, 2 semi-sentry, 1 resting, and 1 feeder,

$219.99

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Eichler Elk Decoy

Brand Name: Montana Decoy,
Product Type: Elk Decoy,
Folded: 19" x 12",
Unfolded: 47" x 30",
Weight: 40 oz. (including poles, strings and clips),
Folds up for easy transport,
Built from an HD photo of an actual cow elk,
Fits the Quickstand* for better spot-and-stalk performance.,
Sets up fast and easy in any terrain thanks to the elastics strings and clips,

$119.99

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Seller: Montana Decoy

Greenhead Gear Hunter Series Full Body Canada Goose Decoys 6-Pack

Flocked heads with PermaLoc threaded connections,
Smaller size for compact storage,
Includes six RealMotion stakes,
Lifelike paint and posturing,

$199.99

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Seller: Scheels

Montana Decoy Co Deer Rump Decoy

CA Prop 65: 1,
Decoy Type: Deer,
Call/Decoy Type: Decoys (Stationary),
Animal Type: Deer,
Brand: Montana Decoy Co,

$64.49

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Seller: Natchez Shooters

Avian-X Topflight Gadwall Duck Decoys (6-Pack)

Ultra-realistic paint schemes,
Multiple body styles and head positions,
Lifelike motion, even in low wind,
Two (2) Rester drakes,
Two (2) Swimmer drakes ,
Two (2) Rester hens,

$87.21

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Seller: Wing Supply

Higdon Full-Size Foam-Filled Mallard Duck Decoys (6-Pack)

Foam Filling virtually makes it bulletproof. Weighted keel for quick and easy set-up. Keel allows short stringing decoys for shallow water. Highly detailed painting process for added realism. 4 Drakes & 2 Hens.,

$67.99

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Seller: Field Supply

The Grind Lay Down Hen Turkey Decoy

Squatted posture simulates breeding position for mating,
Best used with the Half Strut Jake,
Lay Down Hen and Jake Combo is the deadliest decoy setup to make an ole long beard come running,
Lightweight and quick to set up,

$59.99

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Seller: Natchez Shooters

Flambeau Storm Front Green Winged Teal Decoys, 6 Pack

Dimensions: 10.5",
Carton Size: 14.5" x 9.5" x 12.5",
Carton Weight: 4.4 lbs.,
High-definition winter plumage paint scheme,
Full-sized at 10.5",
Keel with 4 tie-off points,
Depth-adjusting anchor eyelet,
4 drakes and 2 hens,

$39.99

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Seller: Sportsman's Guide

Higdon Hard Body 1/4 Strut Jake Turkey Decoy

The Higdon Outdoors Quarter Strut Jake Decoy replicates the semi-aggressive posture of a Jake that irritates any gobbler within sight. Pair this Quarter Strut Jake decoy with any of our Laydown Hen decoy for a deadly combination of realism. Includes stake and decoy bag.,

$89.99

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Seller: Scheels

Montana Decoy Co Miss Purrfect XD Turkey Hen Decoy

CA Prop 65: 1,
Decoy Type: Turkey,
Call/Decoy Type: Decoys (Stationary),
Animal Type: Turkey,
Brand:Montana Decoy Co,

$59.49

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Seller: Natchez Shooters

Avian-X Topflight Lesser Floating Goose Decoys, 4 Pack

Unmatched coloration and detail,
Molded rubberized construction,
Weight-forward swim keel,
No-flake paint scheme,
True-to-life posture,
Factory-attached flocked heads,
Includes 2 rester bodies, 2 sentry bodies and 4 flocked swivel heads,

$149.99

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Seller: Sportsman's Guide

Primos Lil Gobstopper Jake Turkey Decoy

CA Prop 65 Chemical: Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP),
Count: 1,
Decoy Type: Turkey,
Call/Decoy Type: Decoys (Stationary),
Animal Type: Turkey,
Brand: Primos,

$39.99

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Seller: Natchez Shooters

Hardcore Rugged Series Foam Filled Canvasback Duck Decoys, 6 Pack

Foam-filled, one-piece decoys for extreme durability,
Lifelike paint scheme and colors draw birds in close,
WhaleTail™ keel produces lifelike motion,
Oversized design,
Includes 3 drakes and 3 hens,

$109.99

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Seller: Sportsman's Guide

Avian-X HDR Hen Turkey Decoy

Durable blow-molded design for many seasons of use,
Authentic rubber-molded leg stumps,
Customize setups with two interchangeable head postures,
Outstretched head for aggressive setup,
Resting head signals submissiveness,
True-to-life paint scheme and feather detail,
Flocked tail section for added realism,
Includes integrated mounting stake that stores in tail,
Realistic movement without unnatural spin,
Postures: Aggressive & Breeder,

$99.99

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Seller: Natchez Shooters

Zink Hunter Series Mallard Duck Decoys, 6 pack

Carved by World Champion Dick Rhode,
Meticulous attention to detail,
Long-lasting, hand-painted coloration,
True-to-life in size and shape,
Compact, simple-to-transport,
Weight-forward keels ensure each bird remains upright, regardless of wind or weather,
Adjustable front line-locks hold decoys in place regardless of water depth,
6 pack includes 3 drakes and 3 hens,

$49.99

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Seller: Sportsman's Guide

Dave Smith Decoys Leading Hen Turkey Decoy

Decoy Weight (Bag and Stake): 3lbs,
Includes Camo Carry Bag & Stake,
One of Our Favorite Hens,
Great for Attracting Jealous Hens.,
Walking Posture Creates Desperation in Approaching Gobblers,

$149.95

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Seller: Scheels

Dakota Decoy X-Treme Flocked Head Mallard Floater Duck Decoys (12-Pack)

7 drakes (4 unique head styles),
5 hens (2 unique head styles),
Flocked heads,
Ultrarealistic paint schemes,
Cleat front for adjusting lines,
Extra tough 60/40 low density polyethylene construction,

$168.45

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Seller: Wing Supply

Avery GHG Pro-Grade Canada Goose w/Painted Heads Windsock Decoys (12-Pack)

Matte finish to absorb light and reduce glare,
Rigid durability from tough, Tyvek sock design construction,
Quick-Set sock stakes provide ultra-quick setup and takedown,
Time-saving transport and storage from foldable stakes,
Regular stake length 24”, Tall stake length 36”,
6 Active/6 Feeder head positions,

$68.06

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Seller: Field Supply

Avery GHG Hunter Series Life Size Wood Duck Decoys, 6 Pieces

Lifelike size for easy visibility,
True-to-life posture for a realistic look,
Ultra-realistic feather details,
Vivid color scheme,
60/40 Dura-Keel for a perfect ride in any condition,
Includes 4 drakes and 2 hens,

$64.99

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Seller: Sportsman's Guide

Higdon Hard Body Laydown Hen Turkey Decoy

Higdon Outdoors has brought our legendary decoy expertise to the world of turkey hunting. Our design, engineering and turkey hunting professionals have teamed up to design a full line of decoys that are versatile, easy to set up, simple to use, and are sure to lure in aggressive gobblers. Each of these hard body ultra lightweight decoys utilizes our XHD Hyper Feathering process that showcases each individual feather for maximum realism. Our realistic turkey decoy line includes a Quarter Strut Jake, Laydown Hen, Upright Hen and Feeder Hen. Use each decoy on its own or create your own combinations to customize your turkey spread and bring those big Toms right into range.,

$59.99

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Seller: Scheels

Avian X HDR Strutter Turkey Decoy

Interchangeable Heads ,
Adjustable Tail Fan,
HDR Heavy Duty Realism,
Fifteen Percent Smaller ,
Blow-Molded PVC Rubber Material,

$269.99

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Seller: Primary Arms

Higdon Decoys FLATS Specklebelly Goose Motion Silhouette Decoys - 12 Pack

Rigid 1300g corrugated silhouettes,
Silhouettes rotate 145º,
Stake handles for easy placement,
Matte-finished print won’t chip or fade,
Official Decoy of Ducks Unlimited,

$119.99

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Seller: Sportsmans Warehouse

Higdon FLATS Snow/Juvy Goose Motion Silhouette Decoys 12pk

Add lifelike movement to any spread with the innovative motion stake system,
Extra rigid 1300g corrugated plastic silhouettes rotate 145º in even the slightest wind,
Heavy Duty 2-piece motion stakes with “foot-stomp” design for hard or frozen ground,

$119.99

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Seller: Scheels

Flambeau MAD Shady Baby Feeding Hen Turkey Decoy

Natural feeding position,
Realistic paint scheme with aggressive detail,
Durable vinyl resin construction,
Includes universal ground stake,

$24.99

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Seller: Sportsman's Guide

Hardcore Rugged Series Lesser Canada Goose Floater Decoys with Flocked Heads, 6 Pack

Ultra-Durable FowlFlex™ Technology,
Flocked heads,
Lifelike paint scheme and colors,
WhaleTail™ keel,
Includes 2 active lessers, 2 relaxed lessers and 2 rester lessers,

$169.99

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Seller: Sportsman's Guide

Higdon Magnum Flocked Head Foam-Filled Mallard Duck Decoys (6-Pack)

Foam filling virtually makes it bulletproof. Weighted keel for quick and easy set-up. Keel allows short stringing decoys for shallow water. Highly detailed painting process. 18" long. 4 flocked head drakes & 2 hens.,

$87.49

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Seller: Field Supply

Avian-X HDR Hen Turkey Decoy

$139.99

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Seller: Scheels

Avery GHG Hunter Series Life Size Wigeon Duck Decoys, 6 Pieces

Lifelike size for easy visibility,
True-to-life posture for a realistic look,
Ultra-realistic feather details,
Vivid color scheme,
60/40 Dura-Keel for a perfect ride in any condition,
Includes 4 drakes and 2 hens,

$64.99

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Seller: Sportsman's Guide

Montana Decoy Co Jake Purrfect XD Turkey Decoy

CA Prop 65: 1,
Decoy Type: Turkey,
Call/Decoy Type: Decoys (Stationary),
Animal Type: Turkey,
Brand: Montana Decoy Co,

$59.49

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Seller: Natchez Shooters

Higdon FLEX Feeder Hen Silhouette Turkey Decoy

Provides the realism of a full-body decoy in a super-lightweight packable silhouette,
Unmatched portability for the run and gun hunter,
Soft, flexible, foam decoy folds in half to quickly stow and carry,
Hyper-realistic color printing for lifelike detail,
Internal mechanism helps decoy snap back into shape,
Lightweight, sturdy stake unfolds and snaps into position,

$29.99

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Seller: Sportsman's Guide

Montana Decoy Eichler Cow Elk Decoy

Folded19" x 12",
Unfolded47" x 30",
Weight40 oz. (including poles, strings and clips),

$119.99

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Seller: Scheels

Dinner Belle Hen Decoy

Weight: 8 oz. (including stake),
Folded: 9” x 6”,
Unfolded: 29” x 10”,

$32.99

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Seller: Montana Decoy

Avery GHG Pro-Grade Canada Goose Flocked Head Windsock Decoys (12-Pack)

Matte finish to absorb light and reduce glare,
Rigid durability from tough, Tyvek sock design construction,
Quick-Set sock stakes provide ultra-quick setup and takedown,
Time-saving transport and storage from foldable stakes,
Regular stake length 24”, Tall stake length 36”,
6 Active/6 Feeder head positions,
Flocked heads for ultimate realism and contrast,

$76.57

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Seller: Field Supply

Higdon Battleship Foam-Filled Mallard Duck Decoys (6-Pack)

Swivel Heads for multiple poses. Weighted keel for quick and easy set-up. Keel allows short stringing decoys for shallow water. Highly detailed painting process for added realism.,
Swivel heads for multiple positions,
Weighted keel,
Realistic paint scheme,
Foam filled,
6-Pack includes:,
Four (4) Drakes,
Two (2) Hens,

$107.54

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Seller: Field Supply

Avian-X Topflight Flocked Black Duck Decoys (6-Pack)

Avian-X presents their newest series of true custom-style flocked Black Duck decoys – decoys to rival ANY production decoy ever created. Ultra-realistic flocking and paint schemes combines with the ultimate in coating adhesion and durability to create what many are saying is THE final word in floating black duck decoys! The Avian-X Topflight Series is available in one natural pack – The Topflight Series, which includes three drakes (one high-head, one swimmer and one feeder), and three hens (one high-head, one swimmer and one feeder). All Topflight Series decoys feature the innovation weight-forward swim keel design, simply snap line through swim clip which creates natural motion to the decoys whether in current or in the slightest breeze. Decoys are slightly over-sized measuring 14.5” breast to tail.,

$110.24

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Seller: Wing Supply

Montana Decoy Co Eichler Elk Decoy

Compatible with the Quickstand (*sold separately),
Folded: 19" x 12",
Unfolded: 47" x 30",
Weight: 40 oz. (including poles, strings and clips),

$102.99

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Seller: Natchez Shooters

Hardcore Rugged Series Whistler Pack Duck Decoys, 6 Pack

Ultra-Durable FowlFlex™ Technology for extreme durability in harsh conditions,
Lifelike paint scheme and colors draw birds in close,
WhaleTail™ keel produces lifelike motion,
Includes 2 pintail drakes, 1 pintail hen, 2 wigeon drakes, and 1 wigeon hen,

$84.99

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Seller: Sportsman's Guide

Flambeau MAD Walking Tom Turkey Decoy

Carved by renowned sculptor Rich Smoker,
Replicates an 18-lb. tom turkey,
Natural active pose,
Ultra-realistic paint scheme,
Beard and wing grommets for adding a beard or wings,
Universal ground stake,
Grommets in back allow you to position the bird in running, walking, or upright positions,

$31.99

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Seller: Sportsman's Guide

Higdon Standard Honker Goose Shell Decoys 6-Pack

Feather detail by award-winning, professional wildlife carver,
21 in. breast to tail, 11 in. wide,
Durable, portable field shells,
Black flocked heads,
Field-tested,

$119.99

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Seller: Scheels

Primos Photoform Jake Turkey Decoy

Proprietary Photoform process using actual imagery of a turkey,
Extremely lightweight, flexible and portable,
Multiple positions; contented, feeding and breeding,

$27.99

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Seller: Natchez Shooters

Avian-X Trophy Tom Turkey Decoy

Showpiece for tail fan and beard,
Great way to capture memories,
Heavy-duty clip easily holds tail fan,
Includes instructions on tail fan prep,
Doubles as 2D decoy,

$69.99

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Seller: Natchez Shooters

Higdon Standard Foam-Filled Bluebill Duck Decoys (6-Pack)

Brand: Higdon,
Product Type: Duck Decoys,
Quantity: 6,
Highly detailed painting process.,
4 Drakes & 2 Hens.,

$52.49

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Seller: Wing Supply

White Rock Mallard Windsocks Duck Decoys (12-Pack)

The most realistic soft plastic Greenhead and Hen Mallard windsocks ever designed! Incredibly versatile whether it's dry fields, flooded rice, river sandbars, or shallow sheet water, White Rock Mallard decoys will instantly provided your spread the size, mobility, and realism you need.,
Now you can easily transport 120 decoys in your truck, trailer, or boat in the space it used to take for 1 dozen hard plastic decoys. The realism and numbers provide you with the advantage to finish birds closer and be more successful day in and day out.,
Comes with 6 upright drakes and 6 upright hens. Tuf-Snap Collapsible Support Systems and 24" fiberglass ground stakes are included.,

$103.34

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Seller: Wing Supply

Hardcore Rugged Series Mallard Magnum Duck Decoys, 6 Pack

Oversized design for increased visibility,
Ultra-Durable FowlFlex™ Technology for extreme durability in harsh conditions,
Lifelike paint scheme and colors draw birds in close,
WhaleTail™ keel produces lifelike motion,
Includes 1 active drake, 1 relaxed drake, 1 resting drake, 1 feeding drake, 1 active hen and 1 resting hen,

$109.99

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Seller: Sportsman's Guide

Avian-X HDR Strutter Turkey Decoy

Part of the Heavy-Duty Realism (HDR) series,
Strutter Decoy position,
2 removable heads, removable wings,
Injection-molded fanning tail,
Mature synthetic beard,
Flocked finish,
Heavy-duty stake,
Decoy bag,

$259.99

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Seller: Sportsman's Guide

Avian-X AXP Honkers Fusion Pack Full Body Goose Decoys, 6 Pack

Ultra-realistic design with unmatched coloration and detail,
6 true-to-life postures of various heights,
No-flake paint for a lasting finish,
6 field stakes for easy set up,
Custom-fit decoy bag with handle and shoulder strap,
Includes stretch-neck feeder, short-neck feeder, walking feeder, juvenile, relaxed female, and male caller,

$279.99

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Seller: Sportsman's Guide

Avery GHG Pro-Grade Canada Goose Sock Decoys, Painted Heads, 12 Pack

Avery GHG Canada Goose Sock Decoys,
Durable Tyvek® construction,
Matte finish absorbs light and reduces glare,
Quick-Set foldable 24" sock stakes provide ultra-quick setup and takedown,
Includes 6 active and 6 feeder head positions,

$89.99

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Seller: Sportsman's Guide

Avian-X AXP Lesser Goose Decoys Outfitter Pack, 12 Piece

12 decoys to bulk up spreads fast,
20% oversized for improved visibility,
Perfect replication of a mature lesser Canada goose,
8 true-to-life postures of various heights,
No-flake paint with unmatched detail,
Factory-attached heads,

$479.99

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Seller: Sportsman's Guide

Greenhead Gear Pro-Grad Snow Goose Sock Decoys without Heads 12 ct.

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Size / Stake Length: Regular - 24 in.,
Quantity: 12 Snow Goose windsocks without heads,
Regular stake length 24”,
Time-saving transport and storage from foldable stakes,
Quick-Set sock stakes provide ultra-quick setup and takedown,
Rigid durability from tough, Tyvek sock design construction,
Matte finish to absorb light and reduce glare,
,

$59.99

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Seller: Scheels

Flextone Thunder Jake and Thunder Chick Upright Combo Turkey Decoy

Decoy combo features upright postures that attract and challenge both toms and hens,
Thunder Jake boasts a high profile displaying a sub-dominate pose to trigger passing toms,
Thunder Chick Upright hen is highly visible and conveys dominance toward other female birds,
Incredibly realistic paint schemes and feather details mimic live birds,
Durable, blow-molded constructions stand up to seasons of repeated use,
Integrated fold-away stake system makes setup and tear down quick and simple,
Compact designs are highly packable and easy to transport,

$89.99

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Seller: Scheels

Hunting Decoys Buying Guide: What You Need To Know!

What Is A Decoy?

A hunting decoy is a lifelike replica of an animal used by hunters to attract game. Designed to mimic the appearance, posture, and sometimes movement of real animals, decoys are placed in the field to lure targets into shooting range. They work by appealing to the instincts of animals—such as territorial behavior, mating curiosity, or social interaction.

There are many types of decoys, such as deer decoys, duck decoys, and turkey decoys, each made to look like the animal you want to hunt. Some even move or have scents to make them seem more real.

Using a hunting decoy can help you get animals within range, giving you a better chance at a successful hunt.

What Are the Different Types of Hunting Decoys?

Hunting decoys come in many forms, each designed to attract a specific type of game by mimicking its look and behavior. Here’s a quick overview.

Duck Decoys: Duck decoys are popular among waterfowl hunters and come in several styles. Floating decoys are used on ponds, lakes, or rivers to simulate live ducks swimming. Motion decoys, like spinning-wing models, add movement to make the setup more realistic and appealing.
Goose Decoys :Goose decoys are typically larger and come in full-body or silhouette designs. Full-body decoys offer a realistic appearance and are ideal for field hunting. Silhouette decoys are two-dimensional and easy to transport, making them great for large spreads.
Turkey Decoys : Turkey hunters use different decoys depending on the season and strategy. Jake decoys (young males) are used to trigger aggressive responses from dominant toms. Hen decoys are placed to attract toms during the breeding season.
Deer Decoys : Deer decoys can be highly effective, especially during the rut. Doe decoys are used to attract bucks looking to mate, while buck decoys can provoke territorial or dominance behavior from rival bucks. They work best when combined with calls or scent lures.
Predator Decoys :Predator decoys are used to draw in animals like coyotes or bobcats by mimicking small, vulnerable prey such as rabbits or birds. These decoys are often paired with electronic or mouth calls to enhance realism and increase effectiveness.
Big Game Decoys: For larger game such as elk or antelope, hunters use lightweight, collapsible decoys that are easy to carry into the backcountry. These are used during the rut or calling sessions to lure animals into shooting range.

Popular FAQs

How Much Weight Do You Need For Duck Decoys?

The weight required depends on water conditions:

Calm water: 4–6 oz per decoy is sufficient. Windy or moving water: 8–12 oz anchors provide better hold. Deep water or tidal areas: Consider 16+ oz or mushroom-style anchors for security.

How Many Decoys Should I Hunt With?

In the early season, 6–12 decoys are usually enough. For the mid to late season, use 24–48 or more to create a bigger, more realistic setup. When hunting geese, start with at least 6–12, but for full effect, go with 50+ decoys. Always adjust based on the species, location, and hunting pressure.

How Many Decoys Do You Need for a Good Spread?

The number of decoys you need depends on where and how you're hunting. For small ponds or creeks, a simple spread of 6 to 12 decoys usually works well. In open water, using 24 to 48 decoys can help grab the attention of birds flying from a distance.
If you're hunting in fields, use full-body or shell decoys—about 36 to 60 for geese and 18 to 30 for ducks. Keep in mind, the shape and spacing of your setup—like using a U-shape or J-hook—can be just as important as how many decoys you put out.

How Much Do Hunting Decoys Cost?

Hunting decoy prices vary by type and quality. Duck decoys range from $40–$200+ per dozen, goose decoys $80–$300+, turkey decoys $20–$150 each, deer decoys $80–$200+, and predator decoys $30–$100+. Higher-end decoys offer better realism and durability.