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<\/a>Dakota Decoys<\/a> are a product of the Midwest and Missouri River Valley.  Bill Willroth, the owner of Dakota Decoys and an avid hunter and media personality orchestrates their design and development.  His show The Grind<\/em> is a great way to learn and enjoy waterfowl hunting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I first started hunting over Dakota decoys several years ago because all my friends used them, and we all agreed they looked and functioned great.  Recently, at a waterfowl show, I could not resist buying a dozen of their packable Mallards. Per their website: \u201cDakota Decoy\u2019s virtually indestructible Packable Mallard. These new decoys are constructed of 100% soft EVA plastic. The decoys are lightweight, collapsible, and packable for those who must carry their decoys into the honey hole!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dakota X-treme Packable Mallard Floaters feature flocked drake heads and come packaged 3 drakes and 3 hens. They have a weighted keel and are 17\u201d long (1 lb 7.8 ounces). These lightweight\/packable decoys take realism to a new level, and make that walk-in honey hole an easy target!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those of you using Dakota Ex-treme Mallards, these packable decoys are cut from the same mold. They are beautifully detailed and realistic. The keel is strong and durable and provides for two decoy line<\/a> attachment points. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Dakota\u2019s
You will find that deflating these decoys easily allows two dozen in a 12-slot bag.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Dakota\u2019s
In the marsh, lake, or river these decoys have a very realistic look and great motion on the water.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The painting is really impressive with all the details that you would expect in a Dakota Decoy.  Things like the trim and speckling on the hen’s bill, each feather with contrasting detail, and a bold speculum.  The Drakes as well have detail across the bill and that distinct ring on the neck.  Coloration is consistent and realistic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Dakota\u2019s
The hen is an outstanding mold with excellent detail and color.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Dakota\u2019s
Up close you can see the great paintwork and attention to detail.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Dakota\u2019s
The Drake is no less beautiful than the Hen.  Again, attention to detail in the paint and molding.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Dakota\u2019s
The keel is functional and rights the decoys every time.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Realism is what we strive for in our spreads and a few dozen of these packed into your favorite honey hole puts on a real show.  The idea of packable and realistic is accomplished with Dakota\u2019s Packable Mallard Decoys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Dakota\u2019s
A good comparison photo of both drakes and a hen.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Dakota\u2019s
The half dozen comes with two versions of the Drake.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

While we have discussed the weight, I would be remiss in not discussing the volume.  By that, I mean these decoys can be deflated.Squeeze the air out and wrap the decoy with the decoy line and you can get two dozen in a 12-slot bag or as many as you can carry in a backpack<\/a>.  Once on-site, they easily fill with air and quickly return to their original shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Dakota\u2019s
The inflator is functional but required a slight learning curve to inflate and push in the plug.  Once in, the plug is secure.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Ex-treme Dakota Packable Mallards per 6\u2013 MSRP $79<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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