Dekes, Decoying and
Duck Hunting in Arkansas

D_uck hunt where the birds are not where you want them to be. Probably the most important thing to remember by the way.

U_nderstand that early in the seaon you'll want to set out more hens than drakes in your decoy spread.

C_alling adds an element of realism to your decoy set up.

K_eep species separate. Divers are attracted to diver decoys. Puddlers to puddlers. Makes sense right?

D_ucks usually tend to want to land into the wind.

E_xpect them to come in over your decoy layout. Set up near the intended landing zone accordingly.

C_onsider this rule of thumb of hunting success. You want to spend one hour scouting for every hour of hunting. So you can identify where duckes feed, sleep, rest, hang out, and seek refuge during bad weather.

O_ff to the side is the better positioning for your decoys relative to your blind rather than immediately upwind. That way circling ducks won't be able to easily spot you, your blind or the dogs as readily.

Y_ou want to position your decoys on far side of a narrow finger of water whenever possible. To encourage the ducks to land on the outside edge of the decoys, closer to your blind.