Mallard Decoy Heads

$6.00 - $80.00

Since mallards are the most popular decoy and are used extensively in every flyway and hunting scenario, we offer 5 different head poses painted as either drake or hen. Variety adds realism that can prove deadly to decoy shy birds. Nothing conveys alarm more effectively than a spread of decoys all at the alert pose and pointed into the wind as if to take flight. Each of these decoy heads is hand carved from a very light kiln-dried basswood. Linseed oil is applied as a preservative followed by oil paints hand brushed with color blending and feather effects. The linseed oil draws the paint deep into the wood fibers enhancing durability and resulting in a realistic "feather sheen". The result is both beautiful and functional.

These heads work great on larger than life-size wood, cork, urethane, or foam bodies (such as Herters Model 72). Attaching the heads are easy, we include instructions with each purchase. We like to attach our heads with a 1/4" X 20 T-nut. The machine thread matches factory eye bolts as supplied by decoy companies such as Herters and Restle. (T-nut not included)

Five pose shapes are available. The standard pose is a classic shape that conveys a highly recognizable fashion. The resting pose is how a content and secure duck will hold its head. The dabbler and drinker poses also conveys security along with a feeding action. The ultimate attitude to convey security is sleeping, and we offer a realistic sleeper that will enhance any rig. Prices are offered for individual heads, assortments of 4, and dozens per pose. You may optionally specify the mix of poses you would like using the form below.

Our threaded inserts make it easy to attached these replacement decoy heads to various decoy bodies. Outside is course thread, inside is a 1/4-20" thread to accept a standard 1/4" eye bolt. Please click here for our simple instructions on how to use the threaded insert to attach your Autumn Wings replacement decoy head to the decoy body.

• Hand-carved Kiln-dried Basswood
• Available Poses: Standard, Resting, Dabbler, Sleeping, Drinker
• Available Painted or Unpainted