Any waterfowler who has experienced a fluttering wall of mallards descend into a field set will immediately be hooked. There is something about a big flock of ducks swooping in over the decoys that stir the soul – the image is enduring and the stuff of dreams.
Mallards may be the most common duck species on Earth, but don’t expect all of them to be unsophisticated. In recent decades, hunting pressure has increased commensurate with season length and generous bag limits – not to mention better decoy options. It’s likely the old hen out in front of the flock has seen lots of shabby decoys before, and she’s more than willing to sound the alarm for another “go around” – or four – before fading over the horizon.
While field hunting ducks is often a collateral benefit of goose hunting, expecting mallards to center up and finish perfectly in the “hole” over nothing but goose decoys – which was standard operating procedure for decades – isn’t a certainty. While full-body mallard decoys have become a standard item in many goose trailers, there remained plenty of room for improvement, and that’s just what Hardcore Waterfowl has pulled-off with their new Rugged Series Full Body Mallard.
Savvy hunters know realism is absolutely critical, as is durability – paint that stays put and decoys that maintain “pop”, regardless of how crummy the weather is or how many times they’ve been tossed into a filthy trailer. The folks at Hardcore know their decoys must survive severe punishment season after season, and look good doing it.
While the true-to-life paint schemes on these slightly oversized decoys have upped the realism quotient, the refinement of Rugged Series Full Body Mallards goes deeper than the skin. Their ultra-durable FowlFlex™ bodies are pliable enough to withstand abuse that other decoys will quickly succumb to. This exclusive technology ensures Hardcore decoys are not just tough, but virtually indestructible. They will withstand even the harshest conditions and with heavy use.
Hardcore’s groundbreaking TruMotion™ 2.0 base and field stake system harnesses the gentlest breeze to give decoy spreads movement with astonishing realism. The genius is in TruMotion 2.0’s technical composition. The clever t-shaped top of the stake enters the decoy’s bottom cavity, where the combination of the stake and precision notches in the body encourage subtle and natural body movements. An orange bungee loop drops from the decoy and hooks on the stand to prevent spinning and keep the decoy securely on the ground. Even in heavy winds the Rugged Series Full-Body Mallard doesn’t spin.
The well-thought-out T-top stakes are also extremely durable and fit nicely into the palm when setting stakes, saving hands from the repetitive gouging so common with other field stakes systems. And they show up better during set-up and pick-up, so tired-eyes won’t easily overlook stakes during lowlight in messy stubble fields. Speaking of setting and collecting, each Rugged Series Full Body Mallard is also fitted with a handy loop on the tail for gathering.
This sort of realism is not only very convincing for wary mallards as well as other duck species that fly along for feeding sorties, but also approaching Canada, white-fronted and light geese that keep an eye on ducks when approaching a spread, and are used to seeing real mallards scurry around picking up grains geese leave behind. Hardcore’s non-mechanical TruMotion™ 2.0 will give any spread a legitimate, lifelike advantage.
Included stakes and bases are also perfect for adding insane realism to water decoy spreads by setting ultra-realistic Rugged Series Full Body Mallards in the shallows and on the banks adjacent to floaters.
Transform your hunting experience with the Hardcore Rugged Series Full Body Mallard Decoys. This premium set includes 1 active drake, 1 active hen, 3 feeder drakes, and 1 feeder hen, providing a complete and realistic setup.
Whether you’re a seasoned hunter or a passionate beginner, Hardcore Rugged Series Full Body Mallard decoys are engineered to improve your hunting success with unmatched realism and durability. Elevate your hunting game with these high-quality decoys and experience the Hardcore difference.
