How are decoys used when hunting ducks and geese?
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In the context of hunting, decoys are used as lures to attract waterfowl, such as ducks and geese, into a specific area, often within range of a hunter positioned in a blind.12
By setting these artificial representations afloat in a marsh or other habitat, hunters simulate a group of birds, which encourages passing flocks to land or fly closer to the location. This method relies on the social nature of these birds, using the decoys as an enticement to draw them toward the hunter's position.12