What are duck baits?

DUCK DECOYS are tools used in the capture and hunting of ducks. In the original sense, the duck bait was a tunnel of a strip located above the pond or stream and used to capture a large number of ducks. In the modern sense, duck baits are usually fake ducks that float on water bodies to encourage real ducks to land. These baits are also used in hunting dogs training.

The original duck bait was somewhat smart devices. Hunter placed what was basically a large basket on the water body, and then used a well -trained hunting dog to a herd duck into the bait. As soon as they were inside, the ducks were trapped and the hunter could take the ducks to the market and sell them. This type of bait is still used by some natural scientists to capture live birds for the purpose of marking and studying.

A similar cage basket also explains the origin of the word "bait". In Dutch means de kooi "The Cage" and English users probably have picked up this term ITECHNIKA from the Dutchh hunters. In Europe you will find several examples of historical duck baits; Some are considered to be places of national heritage and are part of larger parks and reserve areas. In some cases, reserves offer live demonstrations of duck baits for visitors who are interested in seeing them in use.

However, when today the term "duck bait" is used, most people think of ducks rather than cages. Duck baits range in design from very rough representations of ducks to sophisticated imitation, which can be designed to move or swim around, so ducks into a sense of safety. When the ducks see the bait, they decide that the water unit is safe and landing on it, so they exhibit to hunters who can shoot, spew or catch them.

hunting dogs are also trained using baits. Hunters who chase waterfowl need dogs to getEven the birds will shoot without damaging them. Duck baits are used to teach dogs patiently until they are needed, and are also used to show dogs to carefully pick up the bird and bring it back to the person who shot him.

Many hunting suppliers sell duck baits and can also be made by hand if one has craft skills. Some people also collect antique and historical duck baits as interesting pieces of household sculpture, especially in houses that are decorated with rustic or countries.