ISO Swan decoys, templates, patterns etc.

[Dave Diefenderfer]

On a whim I applied for a Swan permit this season and was awarded one! I have not for many years as we can't hunt them where I normally hunt, though we do see some on occasion. To hunt them I will need to go about 20 miles south, into the next county south of me or further.

I can try to book with an outfitter for a day, but if I can borrow, buy or make a few decoys I can freelance too. I have one plastic swan decoy, so I suppose I can noodle out a pattern for some pink foam, but thought maybe someone has some stashed away, or has a pattern to work from?

 

[Scott Farris]

Email sent

 

[Capt Rich Geminski]

How about painting up some ols goose decoys?

 

[Steve Sanford]

Good morning, Dave~


re-painting Herter's Model 92 Canadas would be a safe bet.


Here are some aids if you make your own. This pattern is for my half-size Preener:






More dimensions:






Another layout:






Here is a nice profile by David Sibley:








Some sketches I did a couple of years back for someone here who wanted to make foamers:






Sections:












Of course, if I made foamers I would coat them with epoxy + ground walnut shells to toughen the skin.


BTW: Dock foam seems much tougher than insulation foam boards - if you can scrounge some from the wrack line. I'll give you some when you stop by on your Champlain trip.


All the best,


SJS