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Do Goose Flappers Really Work?

Posted by Lucky Duck Team on Nov 9th 2021

There’s no question that the sport of hunting continues to change and evolve as birds become more educated. Before goose flappers, the only option was flagging, which is still a common practice today. One problem with flagging is that you are doing it manually to create motion and that brings attention directly to you.

With the innovation of a goose flapper, you can now place the decoy in the spread and the goal is to use that flapping motion to draw geese in while taking the attention off the blind. The flapper has been around for many years now, but the question still stands: do they really work? Or do they flare geese? We turned to our customers for the answer.

Brandon Labron – DND Waterfowl (Canada)
The Super Goose Flapper HDi is always a key player in our goose spreads. The two most common situations where the flapper excels is on low wind days, where birds have no direction in where to land, and on hunts where you want to take the focus away from your hide. Using the flapper with the remote set on TMR or simply just pressing the ON/OFF button for a few quick flaps gives the appearance of a goose that has just touched down or stretching its wings. It’s like hands free flagging with an added touch of realism to keep birds focused on the decoys and not the hunter.”

Kevan Stevens – Bozeman, Montana
The Lucky Duck Super Goose Flapper HDi has become a main-stay in my spread. I like to place the Super Goose Flapper HDi on the upwind side of the hole and utilize the remote to take attention off the blind and put timely motion in the spread where it looks most realistic. The reversible wings let me get maximum visibility when hunting in the snow-covered fields of Montana. I highly recommend adding one to your spread.”

Josh Teff – FowlCo Outfitters
“The Lucky Duck Super Goose Flapper has all but replaced our goose flags; with the press of a button, you can flag and attract incoming geese at a distance or finish them in close. The detail in the decoy mold, paint and flocking can fool the weariest of waterfowl.”

Ricky Keller – Photographer
“One of my favorite uses of the Super Goose Flapper HDi is when I’m hunting lesser Canada geese in the central flyway. With their aggressive feeding habits, they lock in on the flappers, and try landing right in front of them. This not only makes for happy shooters but it’s a photographer’s dream! Whether I am shooting my shotgun, or my camera, you won’t find me in a goose spread without my Super Goose flapper HDi’s!”

Toby Brohlin – Cadillac Creek Outfitters
“The Lucky Duck Super goose flapper is a fantastic tool that has been an absolute game changer for Cadillac Creek in Texas. It adds instant realistic motion to your spread while keeping birds eyes off of your hide.”

Overall conclusion: When used properly, goose flappers can be a beneficial tool. We also can’t forget that we are chasing wild animals. Some days we can be super successful, while other days the geese don’t seem to like anything. It is all about trying different tactics, changing up the spread when things aren’t working, and always being open to new ideas.