How Do You Place a Silhouette Decoy?

Silhouette decoys are a type of hunting decoy used by hunters to attract waterfowl, such as ducks and geese. They are basically a large, flat-backed decoy made from a material like plywood that is painted to resemble a real bird.

The hunter places the decoy in his hunting area and then hides near it in order to ambush the birds as they come in for a landing.

When using Silhouette decoys, placement is critical for achieving the desired results. Ideally, you want to place the decoy so that it appears to be moving toward the hunter’s location, which helps create an illusion of natural movement and makes the birds more likely to approach the decoy.

The best way to do this is by placing the decoy at an angle with its head pointing towards your location. This also allows you to use other motion decoys, such as spinning wings or flapping wings, in combination with your Silhouette decoy.

You also want to make sure that your Silhouette decoy is placed where it can be seen clearly by any birds that may be passing overhead. If possible, place it in an open area with minimal obstructions so that it will stand out against its surroundings when viewed from above. When choosing a location for your Silhouette decoy, consider factors such as wind direction and sun position in order to maximize visibility.

Finally, make sure you set up your Silhouette decoy far enough away from you that you won’t spook any birds when they come in for a landing or take off after being scared away by another hunter’s gun shots.

Conclusion: Placing a Silhouette decoy correctly can be critical when trying to attract waterfowl while hunting. Place the decoy at an angle with its head pointing towards where you are hiding, choose an open area with minimal obstructions for maximum visibility, and make sure it’s far enough away so you don’t spook any birds when they come in for a landing.