Hunting Tips
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Hunting over decoys is not complicated, but a handful of details decide whether birds commit or swing wide at 60 metres. Everything below is written from our own seasons in the field – what worked, what did not, and why. Pick the guide that matches what you are hunting this week.
Completely new to decoys?
- Decoy hunting for beginners – how to get started hunting birds over decoys
- Silhouette decoys vs 3D decoys – which type should you choose?
- The best hide for bird hunting – camouflage and placement
Species guides
- Crow hunting: gear, spreads and tips that actually work
- Jackdaw hunting with decoys – how to pull jackdaws in effectively
- Pigeon hunting for beginners – gear and technique explained
Building the spread
Wildlife management and after the hunt
- Crow hunting as wildlife management – why you are doing nature a favour
- What to do with the birds afterwards – 5 smart uses
Open seasons and bag rules differ from country to country – always check the current rules where you hunt before you go out.
Five things that matter more than the number of decoys
- Wind before pattern. Set the spread so birds finish into the wind and land in the gap you have left open in front of the hide.
- Face the silhouettes correctly. Flat silhouettes disappear when viewed edge-on, so angle them so incoming birds see the profile, not the edge. Turning half the spread slightly off-line gives motion at no cost.
- Hide the shine, not just the shape. A pale face, a phone screen or a shiny gun barrel flares more birds than a badly built hide.
- Move the spread instead of adding to it. If nothing commits within the first hour, relocate 100–200 metres rather than putting out more decoys.
- Density beats perfection. Twelve silhouettes in the right place outperform three highly detailed full-body decoys in the wrong place – which is exactly why we build silhouettes.
What it costs to get started
A workable first spread is cheaper than most hunters expect. Prices below include VAT for the EU market.
| Product | Pack | Price | Per decoy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crow silhouettes | 6-pack | €29.95 | ~€5.00 |
| Jackdaw silhouettes | 12-pack | €42.95 | ~€3.60 |
| Pigeon silhouettes | 12-pack | €42.95 | ~€3.60 |
| Gull silhouettes | 2-pack | €26.95 | — |
| Feet / stands | each | €1.95 | — |
| Pigeon spinner / magnet | 1 | €229.95 | — |
| Mechanical click counter | 1 | €7.95 | — |
At roughly €3.60 per pigeon or jackdaw decoy you can put out a spread of 24 birds for less than the price of a single premium full-body decoy – and it still fits in one bag. Browse all decoys and accessories.
Ordering within the EU
We design, build and dispatch everything from Sweden. All prices shown include VAT, and there are no customs charges or import duties within the EU. Shipping within the EU is a flat €7.50 per order with DB Schenker, with no minimum order value, and delivery normally takes 2–5 business days from dispatch. Within the EU you have the statutory 14-day right of withdrawal, and we run a 30-day return window on top of it – return shipping is paid by you as the customer. See our refund policy for the details.
Still stuck?
Tell us what you hunt and where, and we will tell you honestly how many decoys you need – even if that is fewer than you were about to buy. Get in touch or read how SiluJakt started.
