{"id":211096,"date":"2025-10-08T12:28:46","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T17:28:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=211096"},"modified":"2025-10-08T12:28:55","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T17:28:55","slug":"hunt365-heyday-decoys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/hunt365-heyday-decoys\/","title":{"rendered":"Heyday Decoys"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-estimated-reading-time yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time: <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">12<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Early on, Lifetime decoy lines were a huge success. A coated wire line that did not tangle, of course, had benefits for all waterfowl hunters, especially when these were the first to PVC-coat Texas rig steel lines.&nbsp; Today, after purchasing Lifetime, Heyday is a company built on a philosophy of giving more and creating products that take each hunter to the heyday of their hunting memories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-heyday-history\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-heyday-decoys\" title=\"Heyday Decoys\" data-level=\"2\">Heyday History<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-heyday-new-products\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-heyday-decoys\" title=\"Heyday Decoys\" data-level=\"2\">Heyday New Products<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-bare-sling\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-heyday-decoys\" title=\"Heyday Decoys\" data-level=\"3\">Bare Sling<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-bare-hanger\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-heyday-decoys\" title=\"Heyday Decoys\" data-level=\"3\">Bare Hanger<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-bare-strap\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-heyday-decoys\" title=\"Heyday Decoys\" data-level=\"3\">Bare Strap<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-bare-tote\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-heyday-decoys\" title=\"Heyday Decoys\" data-level=\"3\">Bare Tote<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-heyday-decoys\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-heyday-decoys\" title=\"Heyday Decoys\" data-level=\"2\">Heyday Decoys<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-heavy-duty-clips\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-heyday-decoys\" title=\"Heyday Decoys\" data-level=\"3\">Heavy-Duty Clips<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-gadwall-decoy\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-heyday-decoys\" title=\"Heyday Decoys\" data-level=\"3\">Gadwall Decoy<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-decoy-with-and-without-weights\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-heyday-decoys\" title=\"Heyday Decoys\" data-level=\"3\">Decoy &#8211; With and Without Weights<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-heyday-innovations\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-heyday-decoys\" title=\"Heyday Decoys\" data-level=\"2\">Heyday Innovations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-heyday-history\">Heyday History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/hunt365.gunsamerica.com\/blogs\/hunt365-lifetime-decoys-flexfloat-decoys\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-heyday-decoys\" title=\"Heyday Decoys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2022<\/a>, I wrote about their EVA decoys. As a new company, Heyday Decoys was beginning to expand Lifetime\u2019s products into a market force with expanded offerings beyond decoy lines and EVA decoys.&nbsp; The early presentation of EVA molded foam decoys had a limited repertoire of species, but today Heyday\u2019s line includes Gadwalls, Black Ducks, Bluebills, early season Teal, Green Wing Teal, Blue Wing Teal, Redheads, Wigeon, Pintails, Canadian Geese, Snow Geese, and Specklebelly Geese.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-heyday-new-products\">Heyday New Products<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bare-sling\">Bare Sling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As Heyday emerged from Lifetime, the innovation of even the early products became evident in the current designs.&nbsp; But well beyond the design changes to decoys, Heyday provides some cool new products, incorporating what started their business in 2012 with PVC-coated steel lines.&nbsp; One must appreciate companies that think outside the box.&nbsp; Gun slings are a necessary part of hunting, and over time, it seems they have gotten larger, more padded, and more diverse in color and camo patterns.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Gun-Sling-attach-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"gun strap hanger\" class=\"wp-image-211097\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Gun-Sling-attach-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Gun-Sling-attach-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Gun-Sling-attach-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Gun-Sling-attach-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Gun-Sling-attach-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Gun-Sling-attach-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">It can be annoying to hold your gun all day, especially in a knee-deep marsh.&nbsp; This hanger easily attaches to your front foreman clip and gives you lots of options for hanging the gun.&nbsp; I even use it to hang my gun in the garage to help dry it out.&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Gun-sling-clip-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"gun sling  clip\" class=\"wp-image-211098\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Gun-sling-clip-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Gun-sling-clip-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Gun-sling-clip-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Gun-sling-clip-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Gun-sling-clip-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Gun-sling-clip-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The clips lock tightly and will not come loose.&nbsp; There is enough space in the clip to accommodate most gun manufacturers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-light-as-a-feather\">Light As a Feather<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Heyday has instead kept to their \u201clight as a feather\u201d motto and created a gun strap unlike any other.&nbsp; A single strand of PVC-coated steel becomes the strap with side-release clamps usable over the shoulder or across the chest. It is lightweight and packable, no-dig pain-free, eliminates bunching of clothes, and is flexible and non-intrusive.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/gun-sling-over-shoulder-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"wire and clip\" class=\"wp-image-211099\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/gun-sling-over-shoulder-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/gun-sling-over-shoulder-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/gun-sling-over-shoulder-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/gun-sling-over-shoulder-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/gun-sling-over-shoulder-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/gun-sling-over-shoulder-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">It might seem like the sling would cut into your skin, but with all the waterfowl clothes on, it is still very comfortable.&nbsp; I like the flexibility and the fact that a smaller diameter strap can hook over more things, like blind corners, trees, or whatever you want to use.&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Gun-sling-compact-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"gun sling wire\" class=\"wp-image-211100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Gun-sling-compact-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Gun-sling-compact-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Gun-sling-compact-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Gun-sling-compact-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Gun-sling-compact-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Gun-sling-compact-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">For me, a gun sling is a pain.&nbsp; It gets hung up on everything and is a distraction.&nbsp; On most hunts, I take it off.&nbsp; The Bare Sling is another innovative idea to minimize your load and put function ahead of all other designs in gun slings.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bare-hanger\">Bare Hanger<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Gun-Hanger-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"gun sling attachment bare hanger\" class=\"wp-image-211101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Gun-Hanger-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Gun-Hanger-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Gun-Hanger-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Gun-Hanger-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Gun-Hanger-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Gun-Hanger-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">I have on numerous occasions dropped my gun in the marsh or mud.&nbsp; It either slips off my lap, gets knocked over, or I just get tired of holding the gun.&nbsp; This great idea provides a loop that attaches to your gun forend so you can hang your gun on a tree limb, blind structure, or whatever serves to support the weight of the gun.&nbsp; The Bare Hanger is a really easy way to solve a long-standing problem.&nbsp; MSRP $24.99<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bare-strap\">Bare Strap<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Bare-strap--768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Heyday Bare Strap\" class=\"wp-image-211103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Bare-strap--768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Bare-strap--225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Bare-strap--113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Bare-strap--1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Bare-strap--1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Bare-strap--scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Transporting ducks in and out of the field and marsh can add a ton of weight to your load.&nbsp; You already hauled in decoys, seats, your gun, shell bag, and whatever else you need. But now, after a great hunt, you get to haul out another possibly 15 pounds of dead ducks back to the truck.&nbsp; The Bare Strap is your go-to for throwing ducks over your shoulder for the walk out or simply, once again, keeping your ducks separate and identifiable. MSRP $69.99<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Duck-Tote-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Duck tote stap\" class=\"wp-image-211104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Duck-Tote-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Duck-Tote-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Duck-Tote-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Duck-Tote-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Duck-Tote-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Duck-Tote-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The duck tote can expand to either grip the neck or the feet and secure your harvest.&nbsp; The other end is heat shrink wrapped and big enough to slip your finger through or a provided carabiner.&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In a word, their drops are secure.&nbsp; Using a hydraulic press method, \u201cneverlose crimps\u201d they not only crimp the steel lines, but also make them able to slide open and closed.&nbsp; Smaller 3\u201d carabiners attach drops to the strap.&nbsp; Drops come in a variety of combos. Great ideas are what draw us waterfowl hunters to products like the Bare Sling (MSRP $29.99).&nbsp; In today\u2019s world of legally being able to transport ducks and even photograph ducks, one must keep their ducks readily identifiable.&nbsp; There is little room to waver from the requirements of separate but identifiable waterfowl.&nbsp; Enter the Bare Tote.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bare-tote\">Bare Tote<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Bare-Tote-ends-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Bare Strap tote\" class=\"wp-image-211105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Bare-Tote-ends-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Bare-Tote-ends-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Bare-Tote-ends-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Bare-Tote-ends-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Bare-Tote-ends-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Bare-Tote-ends-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In addition to the Bare Strap tote, Heyday also offers Bare Strap Drops to add to the Bare Strap in single drops, four-drop, six-drop, and fifteen drop.&nbsp; MSRP $22.99 \u2013 $24.99<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Bare-tote-coupled-ends-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Bare Strap Heyday\" class=\"wp-image-211106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Bare-tote-coupled-ends-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Bare-tote-coupled-ends-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Bare-tote-coupled-ends-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Bare-tote-coupled-ends-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Bare-tote-coupled-ends-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Bare-tote-coupled-ends-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">As an example, their Bare Strap is made of high-quality Hydro Leather, a composite material that is easy to clean, strong and pliable, and \u201clight as a feather,\u201d the overarching motto of Heyday\u2019s product line.&nbsp; Using a central large 5.5\u201d carabiner, the strap includes eight loops for adding more drops.&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-heyday-decoys\">Heyday Decoys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-heavy-duty-clips\">Heavy-Duty Clips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, decoy lines are the staple of Heyday\u2019s heritage.&nbsp; Their lines are resistant to rust, memory, tangles, and cold weather.&nbsp; The 3\/32\u201d diameter cable comes in seven different colors.&nbsp; All line sets include a 5\u201d carabiner for dry hand collection of decoys with a loop on each line to secure.&nbsp; Neverloose crimps are secure and durable to withstand any abuse you can muster.&nbsp; Heavy-duty, large clips and secured cast lead weights make their Texas rigs an outstanding product and great value.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Heyday-rigs-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Heyday decoy rig\" class=\"wp-image-211107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Heyday-rigs-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Heyday-rigs-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Heyday-rigs-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Heyday-rigs-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Heyday-rigs-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Heyday-rigs-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Decoy rigs are the first in the industry and continue with a variety of lengths, weights, and seven line colors.&nbsp; Lines can be custom-made through kits, or come in 2.5-foot (3oz), 3-foot (timber green 1oz), 4-foot (4oz teardrop, 6 and 10oz mushroom), 6-foot (6 and 10oz mushroom), and 10-foot depths (10oz mushroom).&nbsp; These rigs are 4\u2019 and 4oz, MSRP $34.99 &#8211; $48.99<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Heyday-Crimps-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"decoy straps\" class=\"wp-image-211108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Heyday-Crimps-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Heyday-Crimps-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Heyday-Crimps-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Heyday-Crimps-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Heyday-Crimps-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Heyday-Crimps-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The crimps are where the rubber meets the road.&nbsp; Without a secure crimp, lost rigs will occur.&nbsp; One can see the size of the crimps is large and in fact likely oversized to assure a \u201cNeverloose\u201d attachment.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gadwall-decoy\">Gadwall Decoy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another product I added to my decoys is the new Gadwall EVA Decoy (MSRP $149.99).&nbsp; There have been changes since my review in 2022, but more to the point, the detail and coloration of the Gadwall are excellent.&nbsp; For any hunter watching birds over the decoys, that white speculum patch is a key to identification.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/gadwall-drake-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Heyday gadwall decoy\" class=\"wp-image-211109\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/gadwall-drake-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/gadwall-drake-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/gadwall-drake-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/gadwall-drake-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/gadwall-drake-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/gadwall-drake.jpg 1728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Like many, I like Gadwalls.&nbsp; They decoy well and finish well, so great hunts happen over a spread of Gadwalls.&nbsp; Using an EVA foam, these decoys can be run over, chewed on, and even shot with little or no damage.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/gadwall-hen-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"duck decoy\" class=\"wp-image-211110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/gadwall-hen-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/gadwall-hen-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/gadwall-hen-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/gadwall-hen-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/gadwall-hen-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/gadwall-hen.jpg 1728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Great detail on the hen with a bright head mottled in black to enhance the contrasts.&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/gadwall-patch-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"white tip on a gadwall decoy\" class=\"wp-image-211111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/gadwall-patch-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/gadwall-patch-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/gadwall-patch-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/gadwall-patch-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/gadwall-patch-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/gadwall-patch.jpg 1728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Of all the birds, we get to know well that white patch in the air is a tell-tale of a Gadwall.&nbsp; The decoy replicates that patch and additional colors in the decoy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/gadwall-drake-head-detail-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"gadwall duck decoy head heyday\" class=\"wp-image-211112\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/gadwall-drake-head-detail-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/gadwall-drake-head-detail-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/gadwall-drake-head-detail-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/gadwall-drake-head-detail-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/gadwall-drake-head-detail-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/gadwall-drake-head-detail.jpg 1728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Excellent detail and texture.&nbsp; The head stands up large and noticeable.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Heyday-tail-close-up-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"underside of a heyday duck decoy\" class=\"wp-image-211113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Heyday-tail-close-up-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Heyday-tail-close-up-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Heyday-tail-close-up-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Heyday-tail-close-up-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Heyday-tail-close-up-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Heyday-tail-close-up.jpg 1728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An example of innovation is the iterations of changes to the rear port.&nbsp; A much larger opening is now present.&nbsp; This ensures quick drainage of the cavity.&nbsp; As well, decoy weights drop right into the cavity and out of the tail, making them easy to bag.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-decoy-with-and-without-weights\">Decoy &#8211; With and Without Weights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I have two sets of these lightweight decoys.&nbsp; One with weights installed and another without.&nbsp; I can say that when throwing decoys, those without weights sometimes do not right themselves.&nbsp; Those with weights don&#8217;t have that problem.&nbsp; But if you want lightweight, removing a dozen weights saves almost five pounds.&nbsp; Something to consider if you haul in decoys by foot or sled.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/weights-before-install-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"decoy weights\" class=\"wp-image-211115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/weights-before-install-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/weights-before-install-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/weights-before-install-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/weights-before-install-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/weights-before-install-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/weights-before-install.jpg 1728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Heyday full-size decoys come with 95-gram weight sets.&nbsp; Small Teal come with 57-gram weights while large geese come with 120-gram weights.&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/weights-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"weights for a duck decoy\" class=\"wp-image-211116\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/weights-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/weights-3-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/weights-3-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/weights-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/weights-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/weights-3.jpg 1728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Installation is easy.&nbsp; Simply push the tang into the slot, and once installed, bend the tab to hold the weight in.&nbsp; I found that on a few, I had to punch through the tough EVA first, then add the weight.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pushing-in-weights-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"heyday decoy weights\" class=\"wp-image-211117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pushing-in-weights-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pushing-in-weights-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pushing-in-weights-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pushing-in-weights-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pushing-in-weights-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pushing-in-weights.jpg 1728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Keep in mind that weights do not have to be added.&nbsp; To save considerable weight (5 pounds), one can leave the weights out.&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/weights-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"heyday duck decoy bottom\" class=\"wp-image-211120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/weights-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/weights-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/weights-2-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/weights-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/weights-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/weights-2.jpg 1728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Once installed, the weights stabilize the decoy but are not necessary if you want lightweight decoys.&nbsp; As mentioned, without the weights, the decoys sometimes do not right themselves, but I never have an issue with them tipping over.&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/inside-view-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"heyday decoy with weights\" class=\"wp-image-211121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/inside-view-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/inside-view-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/inside-view-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/inside-view-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/inside-view-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/inside-view.jpg 1728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The bent tang ensures the weight stays in place.&nbsp; Note the cavity and how it functions along with the keel.&nbsp; These can easily be used on dry ground and, unlike single keel decoys, they do not tip to one side.&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ MORE HERE: <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/hunt365-barronett-blinds-see-through-hunting-blind\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-heyday-decoys\" title=\"Heyday Decoys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Barronett Blinds Hi-Five See-Through Hunting Blind<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-heyday-innovations\">Heyday Innovations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Heyday is setting in motion <a href=\"https:\/\/heydayoutdoor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-heyday-decoys\" title=\"Heyday Decoys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">innovation in decoy design and construction<\/a>, but also innovating new items for use by waterfowl hunters.&nbsp; Other items they offer include molded dog food and waterers, jerk rigs and gang rigs, and a huge variety of clothing, hats, and other accessories.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong><em>*** <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-heyday-decoys\" title=\"Heyday Decoys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy and Sell on GunsAmerica!<\/a> ***<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Heyday is setting in motion innovation in decoy design and construction, but also innovating new items for use by waterfowl hunters.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":99,"featured_media":211110,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_specdata_upc":"","_specdata_placement":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4305,4322,1217,4320],"tags":[1359,4468,1209,4445],"featured":[],"hunt365":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-211096","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-expert-guides","8":"category-gear-optics","9":"category-hunt365","10":"category-hunting-hunt365","11":"tag-decoys","12":"tag-gear-optics","13":"tag-hunt365","14":"tag-hunting-accessories"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.1 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Heyday Decoys<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn about Heyday duck decoy products, like my favorite Gadwall, and other great products like their Bare Strap and Bare Tote.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/hunt365-heyday-decoys\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Heyday Decoys\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Heyday is setting in motion innovation in decoy design and construction, but also innovating new items for use by waterfowl hunters.\u00a0\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/hunt365-heyday-decoys\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Gun Reviews and News | GunsAmerica.com\/Digest\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/gunsamerica\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-10-08T17:28:46+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-10-08T17:28:55+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/gadwall-hen.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1728\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1152\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"David R. 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