Goose silhouette decoy patterns canada decoys decoy. Unfollow decoy patterns to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. He sets these decoys in pairs to look like drakes and hens that have paired up. Sep 03, 2010 if there is a fence near by always put a couple on there as if you see them in the field theres always one or two on the post on guard and a caller can help by alerting birds in the vacinity. Below is a list of suggestions goose hunters can use to increase their success while goose hunting over silhouette goose decoys. Duck decoy carving should be your next eccentric hobby. Since 1987, we supply the finest quality decoys and carvings to carvers and painters around the world. Patterns the series of pattern books, waterfowl championship patterns, volumes 1, 2 and 3, published 30 years ago by pat godin have been the go to starting point for many carvers. Next, staple a stir stick to each decoy and cut each bottom to a point so you can stake the deke into the ground. Our restoration decoys are in use here in the us, in canada, in the uk, and in europe. And his explanation is simple for sticking with the flat fakes, while the honkerhunting world is going fullbody crazy.
But it is one of most effective techniques for the dove and crow hunters now a day. Another good idea is to put an owl up on a lofting pole thats good to get them in shooting range. Patterns include some basic instruction as well as carving suggestions. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Bird silhouette patterns print and download templates. Had a friend weld up a flat piece of stock about 3 inchs wide by 4 or so inches long welded onto a round rod about 24 inches long or sothen attached the goose silo to ityes the 2 doz. Using the parameters that pat provides simple modifications allows the carver to develop their own patterns. We carry all the top brands of duck and goose decoys.
Waterfowl hunting pattern wallpaper canada goose fishing silhouette wallpapers patterns country top. When deploying his spread, carter sets a small group of decoys on the upwind side of the hole and scatters the rest along the edges of the trees in a horseshoe pattern. The 24 canada goose silhouette pattern kits are available at. Gary joe bryan has cut out many shorebirds over the years, and he is considered one of the best carvers in the world. We feature all of walter simmons boatbuilding books and cds from duck trap press, the boatbuilding tools and bronze hardware produced at duck trap, and the decoy kits, plans, and carving tools from duck trap decoys. Gifford made black silhouettes from 1by6 lumber and put a cassette of. Factory fish decoys by donna tonelli collecting fish decoys can be a be a touchy business for the inexperienced collector. Real geese pro series ii silhouette canada goose decoys 12 pack. Patterns include scalable vector graphic svg templates and designs on cardinals, doves, eagles, finchs, robins, starlings, woodpeckers, etc. Each silhouette is printed in a duotone screenprint process, along with an ultra matte coating on 14 thick corugate plastic material. Nov 14, 20 photo by kyle thompson a few novembers ago, my wife and i traveled to ohio to visit familyand hunt rabbits.
Come first day, though, the focus shifted to geese, thanks to cold weather, snow, and a steady stream of honkers. The farthest decoys from us will be about 50 yards out in the river, hudnall says. I traced his on 14 plywood and used them as a pattern. Make offer greenhead gear jumbo decoy bag 36 wide and 58 tall holds 36 magnum duck decoys new mojo outdoors booty shaker hw2436 mallard splashing fast shipping. Duck silhouette stock photos download 4,566 royalty free photos. In a world of custom decoys the real geese pro series ii silhouette goose decoy can only be described as custom silhouettes. However, with some quick thinking and an hour or so of artsandcra. We use eastern white pine and now tupelo to create our carvings. Crows, rooks, etc seems to drop into a pattern, rather than fly in like pigeons.
Our unique h wire stakes are the best in the market. Dec 11, 2015 this pin was discovered by james guseman. The confidence decoys most commonly used represent geese, herons, coots and sea gulls. Cut from a small piece of pine, the beginning carver can quickly make an attractive decoy using just a few basic woodworking tools and complete the project within a short period of time. Interlocking 3d canada goose silhouette decoys have maximun portability for ease and convenience allowing you to focus on an exciting hunt. Many of the carvings he cuts out have patterns that lend themselves to silhouettes that look like the shorebird decoys hunters used many years ago. Papers, instructions, and patterns for making modern heirlooms by vana chupp.
Sep 12, 2012 how to make a durable and inexspensive silhouette hunting decoy. If you get tired of waiting for me, you can look it yourself as long as you have that best of all factory decoy books, north american factory decoys by ken trayer. Were dave and jeannette kneebone and we buy, sell, and trade wooden duck decoys, calls, and collectibles. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Save goose silhouette decoys to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. I spread my decoys out right across the front of the hide in no geometrical pattern, allowing between 4 to 10ft between the decoys. Were based out of central illinois less than a mile from the illinois river, in the heart of illinois river decoys and calls. It is mainly to encourage carvers to try something different and having fun carving at the same time. Silhouette of a duck and leaves female duck hunter sunset silhouette.
Laminate the foam boards into a ducksized block and start carving until it resembles the shape of a resting bird. Forth, the patterns are in black and white, as they should be. This decoy helps to greatly increase the efficiency of your spread to other ducks. I had researched the mallard using other references and photos of local ducks, and found the template of carving duck decoys to be quite different than the actual physical mallard. Antique style duck decoys by tom matus as stated in the subtitle, contemporary techniques to carve and paint in the folk art tradition chapters on getting started, carving the decoy, aging the wood, painting and antiquing. New and looking for mallard decoy template woodcarving.
Redneck convent silhouette decoy bag decoy backpack 1pack for 4 dozen h style stake goose decoys, goose decoy bags 1pk hunting gear bag. Offers detailed patterns for carving a variety of ducks, as well as. Oct 11, 2017 flatties are also easy to make, requiring just a little time and a few basic tools. Offers detailed patterns for carving a variety of ducks, as well as coots, grebes, kingfishers, geese, rails, snipes. These cedar harlequin decoys were made from our pattern. Standing, floating and silhouette models are available. This paperback booklet includes 30 pull out sheets 12 acidfree black sheets. If you are a new or an old hand to duck decoy collecting, this is an invaluable reference. In it you will find tools and patterns, decoy kits and the book basic decoy carving that ties it all together and even provides information on suppliers. Take a look at our other free patterns in the patterns section.
Using the parameters that pat provides simple modifications allows the carver to develop their own patterns and style. I am pretty sure i have seen similar in ken trayers book on factory decoys, but i havent found the time to look it up. Silhouette decoy pattern snow goose decoys, goose hunting. Few things are more fun for a duck hunter than fooling a bunch of ducks into thinking his duck decoys are the real deal. Due to our extensive field testing, high stress areas have been identified and reinforced with extra stitching. This is a great way to turn beatup old mallard decoys into those hardertofind species like shovelers and ringnecks.
I know i can download some, but my printer wont go that big. Shorebird decoys of north carolina by kroghie andreson and phillip harvey. Some are used for decorations and some for hunting, but we make far more for seabird restoration projects. Choose a piece of stock that is straightgrained and free of knots. To put ripples on the water and add movement to the spread, he rigs three decoys on a jerk string. Paper, instructions, and patterns for making modern heirlooms vana chupp on. Muddy water decoys illinois river decoys, wooden duck. Unfollow goose silhouette decoys to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Mallard head carving 101 decoy cutouts, decoy patterns. If you do not have time to create your own patterns, or feel incapable then we have just the thing. Here you can find the latest products in different kinds of crow decoy pattern. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. You can try it to see if somethere meets your needs. Duck silhouette vector free scroll saw pattern freepatternsarea. Silhouette decoy technique for doves and crows hunting. The pattern is a pdf file, and it actually contains 3 separate patterns. We position a number of rester decoys near the center of the spread, and thats usually where the birds focus.
Setting a silhouette decoy trap that convinces the wariest crows and doves gives an excellent advantage as a hunter. The silhouette goose decoy is a 2 dimensional decoy. Self, i said, there has to be something else to hunt with decoys. New and looking for mallard decoy template heres a link to a site with some patterns. I thought i might try making some silhouette goose decoys out of plywood, but cant find full size patterns. Thank you for your interest in dux dekes decoy company. The term working decoys includes both wooden and cork bodied decoys. Trace the decoy silhouette pattern shown below on to a piece of pine. If you have any comments or questions about the duck decoy pattern, please leave them in the comments section below.
Now that these books have been out of print for a number of years, individual patterns from these volumes are now available. As a flock of birds in the air circles around a spread of silhouettes, their view of individual decoys will constantly be moving from the broad side. I think the centers are copies of some commercially sold stuff and the two. Maybe six duck decoys, says luke clark, 21, the public relations guru for matthew cagles rig em right outfit. Ive had birds try to land in this poormans spread while i was still standing in it adding decoys, so realism isnt. The patterns are the essence of the book, as other detail is limited to five summary pages. Why 2d decoys dominate sean mann is a silhouette guy. I used to think the expensive pattern books were better but i have found the best patterns are the ones that. Jul 10, 2016 click here to download this free duck decoy pattern pdf. Duck decoys are considered an important form of north american folk art, and have been revered and collected for more than a century. Jul 02, 2012 the silhouette decoy has many goose hunting advantages when set up properly, but can be an ineffective decoy when used alone and set up poorly.
The furthest decoys i place are 35 paces from the hide in any direction. Chests are gray, blending into white from belly to tail. If you are new in hunting, then the silhouette decoy technique may not seem familiar to you. Real geese has added their patented textured nonreflective surface to both sides of the decoys developed new artwork for a more detailed true to life color image and 12. Lets face it, not everyone is capable of drawing their own pattern. If you are planning to make a duck decoy for yourself, download the pattern. We stock sillosocks, windsocks, fullbodies, shells, and floaters. Making vintage silhouette shorebirds is quick, easy, and fun. Each comes to you finished sanded, unless otherwise noted, eyeholes drilled and crystal eyes, colored species specific.
The heavy duty h wire is designed to slide in the bottom of the silhouette. They worked and word spread that having a few warycrow imitations in the bushes and. Home books, dvds and patterns numerous wood carving patterns woodcarving duck patterns harlequin drake decoy life size harlequin drake decoy life size. Compare goose decoys, goose setups and ideas and everything that goes with the sport of decoying geese. Includes mallard, pintail, goldeneye, widgeon, and more both male and female. Pat godin pattern books are a must have no matter what style of decoys you are carving as the books are based on the live duck and not a pattern of a decoy. The bouncer i would put inside the pattern, near to the edge and facing any wind. Making a shorebird silhouette decoy is a fun and easy woodworking project, and this is a great beginner project for anyone who wants to learn how to make decoys. Making silhouette goose decoys ohio game fishing your. Duck trap store is the online outlet for duck trap woodworking. Get the best deals on goose plastic hunting decoys when you shop the. How to make your own duck hunting decoys outdoor life. Silhouette a female duck hunter with her decoys duck silhouette.
Patrick spielman books list of books by author patrick. Ive had a lot of success, he told me, hunting small ponds and river channels. Below you will see the mallard pattern that we will be using for this project. Pink insulating foam board, epoxy, burlap, mastic, basswood, furring strip howto. If you like this pattern please share it using the share buttons on this page. Homemade goose silhouettes michigan sportsman online. These easy to trace patterns offer both top and side views. Mighty layout boys resources you might try your local library too, or a carving club in your area, or buy a book with patterns for several species.
Print or download the following free bird silhouette patterns and templates for woodworking projects, scroll saw patterns, laser cutting, crafts, vinyl cutting, screen printing, silhouette, cricut machines, coloring pages, etc. When this spread works the way its supposed to, the geese decoy right in the center of the spread. The photographs are excellent and show both form and detail. After crouching in the reeds, making duck sounds, and pulling a string to make his fake duck move, the hunter is rewarded with a pointblank shot. It has only been a few years since there have been any serious attempts to document the various fish decoy carvers, so one must be careful who they are buying from. If youve got an interest in wildlife art and woodworking. Book production magazine production advertising contact. Silhouette decoys sale silhouette goose and duck decoys. With roots in oakley, illinois, clark has darn near two decades of waterfowling history in his back pocket. Make sure that the block is slightly wider than the widest part of the top view pattern. Affordable and search from millions of royalty free images, photos and vectors. Duck trap decoys specializes on producing wooden decoys for seabird restoration projects, especially terns. This section of our site is for those of you who are carvers or who would like to become carvers.
Cut out the silhouette using a jigsaw or band saw, then shape and round over the edges with a wood rasp or file, and sand it smooth. It has been out of print since the early eighties but still host a world of information not in other books. Fud fold up decoys 6 foldable, collapsible, full size decoys for land and. Starting with a square block of head stock draw in a center line and locate the top view of the pattern on the centerline and placing the end of the of the bill at the very end of the block. Duck silhouette vector free scroll saw pattern freepatternsarea 20191127t17. How to make a durable and inexspensive silhouette hunting decoy. So follow the steps below to make your own featherlight decoys out of corrugated plastic. Real geese silhouette decoy bag field tested for 3 full seasons before being introduced in 2006, our silhouette bag is made of 600 denier material with pvc backing material. See all books authored by patrick spielman, including scroll saw pattern book, and southwest scroll saw patterns, and more on. These decoys look great mixed in with windsock decoys or used alone. North carolina decoys and gunning lore by william neal conoley, jr. Many of the carvings he cuts out have patterns that lend themselves to silhouettes that look like the shorebird decoys. The silhouette goose decoy has been around for many years. Woodcarving duck patterns for woodcarvers and hobbyists.
We provide 20 for you about crow decoy pattern page 1. He has won best of show awards for the iwcastyle decoy and the iwca shorebird contests and best of show at the 20 ward world championship in the pairs event. Click here to download this free duck decoy pattern pdf. A silhouette of a duck grooms itself before the blue lake, its waters smooth duck silhouette.
A wild, hot, and trippy birdhunting adventure with the crow man. Not all carving projects have to be long and difficult. Making silhouette goose decoys discussion in waterfowl hunting started by star1pup, mar 18, 2015. Simply trace a shorebird silhouette pattern on to a flat piece of wood, cut it out with a jigsaw, sand the edges smooth and then use acrylics to paint the decoy in rustic, folk art style. Prairiewind decoys was created to provide a one stop shop for waterfowlers. Oct, 2017 making a shorebird silhouette decoy is a fun and easy woodworking project, and this is a great beginner project for anyone who wants to learn how to make decoys.