Motorized Decoy Ducks With Paddle Feet

November 25, 2010

Question:Can I use motorized decoy ducks which have paddle feet to kick up water? They don’t simulate moving wings, but simply cause ripples in the water with the use of paddles. Please advise. (Derek O., Fresno)

Answer: Yes, starting this year, it is legal to use duck decoys that have battery powered feet that cause ripples in water before Dec. 1. The restriction only limits decoys with electronic or mechanically operated spinning blade devices or spinning wing decoys (California Code of Regulations, Title 14 section 507(c)).