How to choose a decoy

The decoy is a special device that is designed to attract birds to a specific location. Imitating duck quacking, the hunter lures drakes to a distance of a shot, which increases his own chances of an accurate shot. However, for efficiency, the choice of such a device should be paid close attention, otherwise the effect will be opposite.

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1. The best manufacturers of duck decoys
   
2. Types of mankov
3. The main selection criteria for semolina
4. Choose a decoy duck depending on the type of bird

The best manufacturers of duck decoys

According to experienced hunters, the best duck decoys are made by experienced craftsmen by hand, taking into account all the nuances of bird behavior in a particular region. However, not all have access to such masters, and therefore hunters are forced to use decoys for factory-made ducks. Among them you can also find quite good, truly working models that guarantee a successful hunt:

1. Buck gardner calls

2. Carlson Championship Calls

3. Faulk’s

4. Duck commander original

5. Buck gardner

Manki from these manufacturers differ in workmanship and work on the bird in any hunting mode. However, before giving preference to one or another model, study its characteristics, as well as the opinion of experienced hunters who used it in hunting and knowing exactly how to use this or that decoy to get the bird’s attention.

Types of mankov. What are these devices?

Despite the wide distribution, all the decoys on sale can be divided into two conditional groups.

Brass decoys

Devices whose appearance resembles a compact size pipe, blowing into which, the hunter reproduces the sound of the necessary frequency and intonation. The design of such mancoes includes special petals, with the help of which the sound is created, and depending on how much the hunter owns the work technique.

Electronic decoys for ducks

Electronic decoys are prohibited by hunting rules, and according to many hunters, such devices are “cheat”. The point is to reproduce the digital audio recording of a duck quacking, which allows to level up the wrong work of the decoys - the sound reproduced is the same. For this purpose, quacking is recorded on special voice recorders, after which it is cleared of noise and digitized.

Virtues

• Convenience of operation;

• Allow to keep records of various sounds for any hunting conditions;

• Do not require habituation and "setting" the language;

• The sound produced always has one timbre and pitch;

disadvantages

• Roads;

• Prohibited hunting rules;

• Possible distortion of the reproduced sound;

• Minimum comfort control, if the device is deprived of the remote control;

The main selection criteria for semolina

Material of which the decoy is made

More recently, only wooden decoys could be found on sale. However, at present, the range of materials used has expanded considerably:

1. Acrylic. Among the hunters is considered the best option. It provides the right sound quality, the necessary timbre and reproducibility even for those who have no experience with such devices. The disadvantage of such semolina one - the price;

2. Polycarbonate is considered a worthy option in terms of price and quality. It has mechanical and thermal durability, is unpretentious in care, adequately reproduces the sound of a quacking duck. Great for beginners as well as experienced hunters;

3. Wood - the most famous and oldest material for the manufacture of decoys. When properly manufactured, it shows excellent results, but is afraid of exposure to the sun and moisture, which causes it to change its tonality and become unusable. For this reason, after each hunt, the decoy from the tree must be thoroughly dried.

Volume level

This parameter is entirely dependent on the conditions under which the hunt takes place. The volume of a particular semolina directly affects its performance, and therefore experienced hunters advise to have semolina with various models.

1. Loud decoys (Open Water) are used for duck hunting in large open spaces, as well as in strong winds, “clogging” all sounds;

2. Silent decoys (Timber) - the best option for quiet and windless weather.

3. The medium loudness monkey is a middle between the first and second class, and therefore it is excellent for medium-sized open water bodies.

The number of petals that reproduce sound

1. Monolithic decoys are considered a hunting classic. They give a bright and rich sound, with a slight hoarseness, but require special handling skills. To master such a device for a beginner is very difficult;

2. Two-semled decoys are easier to operate and make it possible to achieve realistic sound even to those who have not dealt with such devices. A minus of two-petal mankov - sticking of petals, why the device fails.

Choose a decoy duck depending on the type of bird

Depending on this parameter, all manks can be divided into three conditional groups:

1. Decoy on river ducks - mallards. Publish pleasant, velvety, with hoarse, sound. They are universal and, when used correctly, are suitable for hunting all types of ducks, without exception;

2. Monkey on teal, pintail, blacken, pull. To attract these birds will need a decoy, working in a sufficiently high tonality, called a whistle among hunters;

3. Monkey diving ducks - voiced and loud devices used for hunting exclusively on these species of birds.

4. Do not forget that the tone of the bird's voice varies with age. A soft and sonorous voice is characteristic of young birds, muffled, hoarse, for old individuals. This feature should also be considered when baiting birds with semolina.

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Attention! This material is the subjective opinion of the authors of the project and is not a guide to purchase.