Eary Season Regs. Question

[BigGrassBass]

So, if I'm hunting early goose on water is it OK for me to also put out some duck decoys to make my spread look realistic? I'm thinking it's probably not a good idea as a CO could see that as "intent" to shoot ducks.

What are some of your thoughts?

BGB

[carpshooterdeluxe]

Probably wouldn't be an issue, but i.m.o. its really not going to finish any more birds than honker decoys alone.

[BigGrassBass]

Yeah, I wasn't going to mix them in with the honkers but rather put them 60-70 yards down the shoreline. That's what I'm seeing on local ponds now is groups of ducks and geese about that far apart, and I'd like to replicate that, if legal.

[troutkingmaster]

I would think a quick call to your local CO would be a good idea. If you called them and stated your intent (or non-intent in this case) before they roll up on you with duck decoys out, the conversation may be a little more friendly. Remember their job, along with educating.... is to enforce the law so if they have no previous information on you, they will most likely treat you as a potential law breaker.

[shnelson]

I'd recommend against it, as it opens you up for question of intent no matter what the circumstances.

I have also heard that geese typically hate ducks (but ducks don't mind geese), so it may not work to your advantage having them even 70 yards out.