Abstract: A hand held game fowl decoy comprising a generally flat body having opposed substantially parallel surfaces of contrasting color or brightness. The body includes a first rigid portion and a second rigid portion having a peripheral outline generally to provide roughly a silhouette of a game fowl's wing. The body is hinged along a hinge line which forms the junction between the first and second body portions. A handle adapted to be held in the hand of a hunter extends from the first body portion. Repeated movement of the handle by the hunter effects swinging of the second body portion relative to the first portion about the hinge line alternately making visible to the game fowl being hunted the contrasting color or brightness of at least the second body portion and simulating the flapping of a fowl's wings.

Abstract: The animated game bird decoy simulates wing movements of various species and creates the illusion of living waterfowl on water by disturbing the surface of the water. A wing/paddle constructed from a planar flexible material is mounted to a flexible stem situated beneath a stationary hollow decoy. An operating cord manipulated by a hunter is attached to the steam Alternately applying and releasing tension on the line causes movement of the flexible stem that imparts motion to the wing/paddle device. The oscillating movement of the wing/paddle device produces the illusion of a duck with beating wings on the surface of the water. The unit can be used in the absence of water, the hunter relying on the stationary decoy and the movement of the wings to attract waterfowl. The unit does not rely on motors or air movement, and activates only when the hunter applies and releases tension on the cord.

Abstract: A decoy rig is disclosed having a number of individual decoys deployed at intervals along the length of a shaft, and oriented around the diameter of a shaft. The decoys may be deployed at an angle relative to vertical. In operation, the individual decoys are caused to move by external forces, such as wind, water current or tide, or other forces, thus causing rotational movement by the individual decoys, effectively simulating the resting and feeding action of the decoy's live counterparts.

Abstract: A bird decoy for attracting predators, which decoy may be supported on a rod, a rod/spring combination or suspended from a limb or pole, with wings that selectively fold and flap up and down in life-like, actual and simulated flying, landing and take-off movements, the decoy simulating foraging, predator or waterfowl birds. In a first preferred embodiment the decoy is supported on the upper end of a spring which is secured to the upper end of an elongated support rod, the lower end of which support rod is typically inserted in the ground or in the bottom of a water body. The spring facilitates life-like simulated flying movements of the decoy to attract predators for photography, observation or hunting purposes. Alternatively, the decoy can be mounted directly on the stake itself, without using the spring. In a second embodiment, the decoy is constructed in the size and shape of a foraging, predator or waterfowl bird and is suspended from a limb or pole, for flying in a circle to attract the predators.

Abstract: A motion waterfowl decoy has a body with two sets of eyelet guides. Flexible, resilient wings are secured to the body and extend upwardly and away from the body. The body defines slots to secure the wings to the body by fitting the wings within the slots. An actuator is connected to the upper portion of the wings and passes through the at least one set of eyelet guides. The actuator and the guides are configured to confer movement to the wing by flexing the wing downwardly and inwardly. The wing may be covered with flexible material or have a flexible material secured to about a flexible resilient rib to confer more realistic movement, shape and/or appearance to the wing. Further the wing may include a hinge and a spring, wherein the spring is biased against the hinge to maintain the wing in an extended upward position.

Abstract: The present invention provides a remotely controlled, water-borne vessel to retrieve floating game on a given body of water, which water-borne vessel is sized, shaped and marked to resemble a waterfowl so as to encourage or attract game birds or waterfowl to the operating site of the water-borne vessel. The water-borne vessel, thus configured is further outfitted with either a grappling structure or ice-breaking member for retrieving or removing downed, floating waterfowl or other surface matter from a body of water. A user may thus propel the outfitted water-borne vessel into adjacency with downed, floating waterfowl, grapple the downed, floating waterfowl and steerably propel the grappled waterfowl to a recipient for retrieving the downed waterfowl. Alternatively, the user may steerably propel the water-borne vessel through skim ice for removing the skim ice or other surface matter from the water surface for alluring waterfowl to the resultant ice-free water surface.

Abstract: An animated game decoy which is remotely acutated to simulate normal body activity of the game when feeding. The decoy is driven to move through an alert position, a half alert position and feeding movements.

Abstract: An improved wildlife decoy, which includes an internal electromechanical device which when operated, moves the center of gravity of the decoy back and forth. As a result the decoy changes attitudes continuously between a normal upright sitting posture and a forward tipping feeding posture, which creates lifelike movement and ripples upon the water.

Abstract: A cable-driven animated bird replica comprises a decoy housing 12 having the overall configuration of a bird's body, the decoy having a pair of bird wing members 14 extending laterally of the housing and rotating on a common axis, a flexible cable 16 having a first end 122 attached to the housing and in operative communication with the bird wing members, and a second end 124 rotatably attached to a foot pedal 18 such that hands-free rotation of the bird wing members can be controlled from a location remote from the housing without the use of electric power.

Abstract: A motion waterfowl decoy. The preferred embodiment has a pair of wings mounted to an axle such that the wings rotate with the axle. The wings' undersides are preferably lighter than their topsides. A pull cord is wound about the axle so that unwinding the cord will spin the axle and wings. As the wings rotate, their lighter underside is alternately displayed, creating a strobelike effect resembling wings flapping. A biasing device such as a length of rubber or latex tubing or a spring is attached to the axle. Rotating the axle by pulling the cord loads the biasing device. When the cord is released, the biasing device will unload, causing the axle and wings to rotate in the opposite direction and rewinding the pull cord about the axle. The decoy preferably floats, and can be used to disturb the water's surface in imitation of landing or feeding waterfowl.

Abstract: A collapsible decoy 10, including two generally planar side body panels 11, 12 allowing the decoy 10 to be collapsed into a substantially flat configuration and which are splayed when in the erected position, a head and neck portion 14 connected to at least one of the side body panels 11, 12, and a means for retaining the side body panels 11, 12, when in use, in the erected position.

Abstract: A retainer for holding a plurality of waterfowl decoys has at least three arms pivotally mounted on a pin so as to be moveable between a first position in which the arms are aligned parallel to each other for storage and a open position in which the arms are angularly oriented with respect to one another. The device includes a locking pin for fitting into a first set of holes in the three arms for locking the arms in the first position and fitting into a second set of holes in the arms for locking the arms in the second position. The device further includes a moveable post at the end of each arm for retaining a waterfowl decoy and a ratchet engagement between the post and the arm to permit manual movement of the post with respect to the arm to its desired orientation to retain the post in the desired orientation after it has been positioned without requiring the tightening or untightening of screws and the like.

Abstract: A decoy for attracting waterfowl having an upper body portion, a non-parallely oriented keel and an anchor. The decoy body is non-parallely connected to a keel by an attachment means. This attachment means may be fixed or adjustable. This non-parallel orientation between the keel and the upper body allows the decoy to maintain a desired orientation within a body of water when acted upon by a wind or water current. An anchor connected to the combination of the decoy and the keel provides a means for maintaining the decoy in a generally fixed location. This combination of features allows the orientation of a group of decoys to be varied so as to provide a desired natural looking presentation.

Abstract: A dynamic, wind powered decoy having a body member (with a longitudinal axis), rod means connected to the body member and extending longitudinally away from the body member, and a wing assembly rotatably mounted on the rod means. The decoy has pivot means in the body member defining a pivot axis at a selected angle from the longitudinal axis. When the decoy is pivotally supported, the wing assembly rotates about the longitudinal axis and the decoy rotates about the pivot axis to a heading whereat the body member is headed into the wind.

Abstract: A waterfowl decoy system and method for attracting waterfowl to a particular location. The waterfowl decoy system comprises a waterfowl decoy and an instructional apparatus. The waterfowl decoy comprises a wing-shaped body made of corrugated plastic. In the method, the wing-shaped body is moved by a user to imitate waterfowl airing themselves out, thereby attracting approaching waterfowl to a particular location. The waterfowl decoy system comprises a standard size waterfowl decoy used when waterfowl are relatively close and a magnum size waterfowl decoy used when the waterfowl are relatively far away.

Abstract: A decoy, for simulating a waterfowl rotating to a feeding position. The body (10) houses a motor and torque enhanced axle (11), remote control receiver and switches (12) and battery (13) for intermittently rotating an axle with outer end (15), located outside the body, slid onto a decoy mounting post (20) that is fixed to the stand(16). Rotation of the axle causes the decoy to rotate vertical and horizontal, as well as causes the water in which the decoy is deployed to splash. The remote control receiver combined with the remote control transmitter (22) permits operator selectable durations of vertical or horizontal positioning. The decoy also has a unique fitting (15) and (20) as well as the line (18) for attachment to the stand (16), which allows for quick assembly and disassembly.

Abstract: A motion waterfowl decoy. The preferred embodiment has a pair of wings mounted to an axle such that the wings rotate with the axle. The wings' undersides are preferably lighter than their topsides. A pull cord is wound about the axle so that unwinding the cord will spin the axle and wings. As the wings rotate, their lighter underside is alternately displayed, creating a strobelike effect resembling wings flapping. A biasing device such as a length of rubber or latex tubing or a spring is attached to the axle. Rotating the axle by pulling the cord loads the biasing device. When the cord is released, the biasing device will unload, causing the axle and wings to rotate in the opposite direction and rewinding the pull cord about the axle. The decoy preferably floats, and can be used to disturb the water's surface in imitation of landing or feeding waterfowl.

Abstract: A bird decoy apparatus that includes a plurality of flat decoy panels, each panel being shaped to simulate an appearance of a bird. Each of the plurality of decoy panels are attached to a suspension line.

Abstract: An improved hunting decoy is made by securing an outer skin around a buoyant core. A buoyant core body is formed from buoyant core material into a shape approximating that of a desired animal. The core body may include a head or be headless. After the buoyant core body has been formed in the desired shape, a rigid outer skin is secured about the buoyant core body. Securing the outer skin is accomplished by vacuum-forming a sheet of deformable material about the buoyant core body.

Abstract: A wildfowl decoy apparatus comprising basically of a decoy body with wings spread as if in flight and a motor that causes a support arm to revolve around a floating platform. The decoy body is attached to the outer end of the revolving support arm. The motor attached to the revolving arm causes said arm to turn. As the arm turns said decoy is moved about in a circular pattern as if it is flying. By putting this apparatus on a floating platform, it can be used to attract waterfowl to any desired location. This can be readily converted between motor powered operation and wind powered operation and can be easily dismantled for storage and transportation.

Abstract: An inflatable decoy system for combining the ability of attracting fowl with the ease of use and storage. The inflatable decoy system includes an inflatable base member. The inflatable base member has a plurality of openings, which are coupled to a plurality of inflatable decoys. The plurality of inflatable decoys, each includes an opening couplable to an associated one of the plurality of openings of the base member. The associated openings in the base member and the associated openings in the decoys are coupled such that an interior of each the inflatable decoys is in environmental communication with an interior of the base member. Thus, each of the inflatable decoys is inflated when the base member is inflated. An inflation port in the base member facilitates the inflation of the base member and the plurality of decoys.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for an animal decoy and more particularly pertains to a process for applying a photo-reproduced image to a silhouette decoy is disclosed. The animal decoy includes a body having a two sided flat surface, and a mounting stake for upright usage of the body. The body formed in the shape of a silhouette cut from a flat weather proof and light weight material. At least one side of the body receives a decoy image of a game animal shaped to match the silhouette. The resulting decoy image using the described process herein is a lenticular image, and can best be described as the decoy image coming to life. Slight movement of the body of the decoy will cause the decoy image of the present invention to appear active. Equally important, where the body is stationary, the slightest movement by the game animal viewing the decoy image displayed on the body causes the decoy image to visually alter so that the image appears active.

Abstract: A simulated-motion decoy has a lenticular device on at least part of its body, disposed so as to be visible to a passing bird or game animal and thus providing a changing image as the bird or game animal's viewing angle changes.

Abstract: A bird attraction apparatus for simulating the movement of a bird in relation to a surface, including a support base, a transport arm with a first section pivotally mounted to the support base and a second section adapted to move between a location proximal to the surface and a point distal to the surface, and a decoy attached to the second section such that the movement of the transport arm moves the decoy in relation to the surface. Also disclosed is a method for attracting wildlife, by providing a decoy connected to a pivotally mounted transport arm, and moving the transport arm to position the decoy along the arc of the transport arm between proximal an distal locations relative to a surface.

Abstract: A decoy for attracting waterfowl having an upper body portion adjustably pivotally connected to a keel by an attachment device. The attachment device allows the keel to be alternatively oriented and locked into a variety of desired positions and orientations. This allows the decoys to maintain a non-parallel orientation between the keel and the upper body and allows the decoy to maintain a desired orientation within a body of water when acted upon by a wind or water current. An anchor connected to the keel provides a means for maintaining the decoy in a generally fixed location. This combination of features allows the orientation of a group of decoys to be varied so as to provide a desired natural looking presentation.

Abstract: Decoys, such as full-body and shell goose decoys, are produced from same shaped decoy bodies and/or different shaped decoy bodies, having a plurality of different shaped foot-and-leg assemblies removably attachable therewith, wherein the pair of legs and feet of each different shaped foot-and-leg assembly have a different spatial arrangement of legs and feet than the pairs of legs and feet of each of the other different shaped foot-and-leg assemblies. When each of the different shaped foot-and-leg assemblies is individually attached to a decoy body, the decoy body is positioned in a different position relative to a surface, when placed upon the surface, than the position the decoy body is positioned in relative to the surface when having the other different shaped foot-and-leg assemblies individually attached thereto and correspondingly placed upon the surface.

Abstract: A decoy for attracting waterfowl having an upper body portion, a non-parallely oriented keel and an anchor. The decoy body is non-parallely connected to a keel by an attachment means. This attachment means may be fixed or adjustable. This non-parallel orientation between the keel and the upper body allows the decoy to maintain a desired orientation within a body of water when acted upon by a wind or water current. An anchor connected to the combination of the decoy and the keel provides a means for maintaining the decoy in a generally fixed location. This combination of features allows the orientation of a group of decoys to be varied so as to provide a desired natural looking presentation.

Abstract: A remote controlled game decoy is provided that includes a number of functional components allowing an operator to control the game decoy for varied operations. The gamed decoy is self-propelled. Propulsion may be achieved either by a motor driven propeller or by a jet propulsion system. A rudder may be provided with the propeller to enhance mobility of the decoy. The jet propulsion system incorporates a pump which forces a flow of liquid to exit the decoy. The flow of liquid can be accelerated and directionally controlled by a nozzle placed in-line with the exiting flow of liquid. A retrievable anchor may be employed to station the decoy at a desired location. A gamed retrieval device may also be provided to retrieve downed game. In one arrangement, a retrievable snare or hook is used to retrieve downed game. In another arrangement, a plurality of retractable/extendable tines are used to retrieve downed game.

Abstract: A hand held game fowl decoy comprising a generally flat body having opposed substantially parallel surfaces of contrasting color or brightness. The body includes a first rigid portion and a second rigid portion having a peripheral outline generally to provide roughly a silhouette of a game fowl's wing. The body is hinged along a hinge line which forms the junction between the first and second body portions. A handle adapted to be held in the hand of a hunter extends from the first body portion. Repeated movement of the handle by the hunter effects swinging of the second body portion relative to the first portion about the hinge line alternately making visible to the game fowl being hunted the contrasting color or brightness of at least the second body portion and simulating the flapping of a fowl's wings.

Abstract: A decoy cover is disclosed for use with various animal decoys. The decoy cover is constructed from a flexible material having markings disposed on at least one side of the decoy cover that depict a species and/or sex of the animal corresponding to the decoy. In another embodiment, both surfaces of the decoy cover are provided with different species and/or sex markings. The markings on the opposing surfaces of the decoy cover are different from one another, allowing the user to reverse the decoy cover and change the species and/or sex of the decoy. The decoy cover can be used with decoy blanks to reduce the cost of the decoy. The decoy cover also revives the appearance of weathered decoys.

Abstract: A cable-driven animated bird replica comprises a decoy housing 12 having the overall configuration of a bird's body, the decoy having a pair of bird wing members 14 extending laterally of the housing and rotating on a common axis, a flexible cable 16 having a first end 122 attached to the housing and in operative communication with the bird wing members, and a second end 124 rotatably attached to a foot pedal 18 such that hands-free rotation of the bird wing members can be controlled from a location remote from the housing without the use of electric power.

Abstract: A decoy apparatus provides simulated walking movement of an animal along a path defined by a track. A carrier on the track supports the decoy and a motive device moves the carrier back and forth. A reversing mechanism in the form of a pulley on the carrier causes the decoy to face in the proper direction. The motive device includes first and second lines extending along the track. A spring driven spool tensions and provides the differential pulling force for the first line; the second line being similarly manually operated. A decoy attachment post includes a coil spring for creating a bobbing action. The track is an I-beam that hinges in the middle for transport. In an alternative embodiment, an electronic remote control circuit is provided. A related method of operating a decoy for walking movement in response to a motive force and reversing action is included.

Abstract: The present invention addresses an improved method of animating a waterfowl decoy or bird sculpture. An offset support assembly supports wing and paddle appendages that attach to a rotating or oscillating output shaft extending from the body of a waterfowl decoy or bird sculpture. The rotation or oscillation of the offset wing appendages produces a visual quality replicating the flapping of wings. The paddle appendages propel a floating decoy on the surface of the water and impart a side-to-side movement. The invention can be used to impart a more realistic motion and appearance to either floating or pole-mounted decoys, or can be used with decorative sculptures or models.

Abstract: A wind activated decoy has a silhouette body with a wing support therethrough. Opposite first and second wings are secured to respective wing spars, with one spar being removably installable through the support. The second wing attaches removably to the first spar after installation through the support. Each wing comprises a thin, rigid sheet with a sinusoidal cross section to catch the wind and cause the panels to rotate. The chords of the two panels have an angular displacement of forty five degrees, to avoid any singularity and provide continuously unequal aerodynamic forces upon the panels to produce continuous rotation in a breeze. The panels are marked differently on opposite surfaces and when rotated, simulate the flashing of a bird's wings when the bird is alighting. A support column extends from the body and is removably installable in a tubular support, allowing the decoy to pivot freely into the wind.

Abstract: A wind activated decoy has a silhouette body with a wing support therethrough. Opposite first and second wings are secured to respective wing spars, with one spar being removably installable through the support. The second wing attaches removably to the first spar after installation through the support. Each wing comprises a thin, rigid sheet with a sinusoidal cross section to catch the wind and cause the panels to rotate. The chords of the two panels have an angular displacement of forty five degrees, to avoid any singularity and provide continuously unequal aerodynamic forces upon the panels to produce continuous rotation in a breeze. The panels are marked differently on opposite surfaces and when rotated, simulate the flashing of a bird's wings when the bird is alighting. A support column extends from the body and is removably installable in a tubular support, allowing the decoy to pivot freely into the wind.

Abstract: A decoy having an outer skin and a compressed self-sealing flexible closed cell foam core.

Abstract: A tool for passing a line through the eye of a fishhook comprising a fine wire fixed at the rear end thereof to a wire holder and having at the rear and front portions a linear portion and a diamond-shaped portion which can be linearly pressed respectively. A wire-covering tube, which is shorter than the linear portion and has an inner diameter capable of linearly pressing the diamond-shaped portion, is longitudinally movably fitted onto the wire.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for mounting and displaying a taxidermy display, usually a bird or fowl. A bird is mounted on a rod appropriately sized to the birds size and weight. Said rod may be bent to effect the desired presentation of the mounted bird. Types of mounts include landing birds, flying birds right and left directions, or others not traditionally used. The bird is secured on the rod eliminating wires for holding the bird and eliminating driftwood as a mounting base. The resulting combination of the rod with its ability to be bent to and then holding the desired position, the affixing of the bird to that rod, and the affixing of the rod to a mounting base which may be securely affixed to a wall provides unsurpassed stability for the mounted bird. The rod being fixedly or adjustably joined to the mounting base also provides a permanent and more stable mounting apparatus than the heretofore unstable methods of mounting birds.

Abstract: A hunting decoy has a movable head assembly, removably mounted on a hollow body. The head can move within a relationship to the body, in order to provide a more realistic decoy. A weight may be secured to a base of the head assembly to assist the movement, when the head assembly is mounted within the body.

Abstract: The apparatus includes three 1.5 volt D-size batteries and two electric motors with arms and/or shafts extending to the head and tail area. The apparatus is mounted inside a commercial duck decoy and provides vertical head movement and propulsion with resulting water splashing and rippling actions when the decoy is afloat. These motions enhance the attraction of the decoys to flying waterfowl.

Abstract: A dog blind including a hollow body shell having a neck extending therefrom and configured as a waterfowl. The hollow body shell includes a chest region having a door therein for selectively releasing a dog, such as a retriever, restrained within the shell.

Abstract: A waterfowl decoy anchor system and method for using the same. The anchor includes a bail secured to an anchor base, a band secured to the bail through a bore in the anchor base. A tether attaches the anchor to a decoy. The tether is wound about the bail and the bail is positioned over the forward edge of the decoy keel. The band is secured over the rearward edge of the decoy keel.

Abstract: A waterfowl decoy anchor system and method for using the same. The anchor includes a bail secured to an anchor base, a band secured to the bail through a bore in the anchor base. A tether attaches the anchor to a decoy. The tether is wound about the bail and the bail is positioned over the forward edge of the decoy keel. The band is secured over the rearward edge of the decoy keel.

Abstract: A duck shooting resort layout having a body of water, a peripheral embankment encircling the water, a duck hunting region within the resort, and duck hunting blinds within the hunting region from which hunters may shoot ducks. The resort includes trained ducks taught to fly only within the hunting region. Multiple embodiments, with islands, piers, or embankment fingers, are described that safely allow a high density of hunters within a given land area. A method of training ducks to fly only within the hunting region is described. A construction method for the resort layout is described that allows a terrain to be sculpted into the structure of the invention at a minimum of cost and movement of dirt. The water depth may increase toward the channel ends for harvesting fish by partial draining, and fish grading screens may be provided at the ends for harvesting fish.

Abstract: The instant invention comprises a decoy assembly comprising a plurality of L-shaped legs, in which a two or three dimensional decoy is attached to each vertical member of the L-shaped legs, the horizontal member of each of L-shaped leg being pivotably affixed to a pivot point.

Abstract: A water fowl (e.g. duck) decoy system in which the decoy's wings (20/120), which are flat and both longitudinally and laterally extended by, for example, having one or more, curved lobes (23/123A&B, note FIGS. 1& 5B), producing a disc like shape, preferably of a size of at least about nine (9″) inches in “diameter,” with contrasting colors (e.g., dark olive & white; cf. FIGS. 5B & 5C) on its flat sides with one or more stripes on its lighter side, are rotated at a relatively high speed (e.g., ˜600 rpm+, e.g., more particularly ˜600 or ˜750 rpm or up to ˜900 rpm or greater), producing a “strobe” like effect for enhanced visibility of the decoy to flying ducks. Additionally, the decoy (1/101) has a laterally disposed, direct, in-line, DC electric motor drive (30), with laterally directed, dual shaft connectors (note FIG. 3) directly connected to the wings.

Abstract: A decoy has outwardly projecting wings rotated by a motor secured by modularized mounting system shrouded within a lifelike plastic shell. The mounting mechanism comprises a resilient internal plate comprising integral bosses for connection to the shell. One boss receives a motor mount and a battery clamp respectively securing the internal battery and the motor that dynamically drives the wings. Shoulders defined in the boss and the motor mount are engaged by downwardly projecting lips projecting from the battery clamp and the motor mount, and the motor is retained within a special rectangular orifice. Axle ends projecting from the motor quick-connect with the wings. A special coupling with angled slots quick connects or quick-disconnects the wings and allows folding. A spring on each axle yieldably maintains the wings in place. The wings rotate about their longitudinal axis. The wings stop moving with their bright white bottoms aimed downwardly.

Abstract: A decoy, for simulating a waterfowl rotating to a feeding position. The body (10) houses a motor and torque enhanced axle (11), remote control receiver and switches (12) and battery (13) for intermittently rotating an axle with outer end (15), located outside the body, slid onto a decoy mounting post (20) that is fixed to the stand(16). Rotation of the axle causes the decoy to rotate vertical and horizontal, as well as causes the water in which the decoy is deployed to splash. The remote control receiver combined with the remote control transmitter (22) permits operator selectable durations of vertical or horizontal positioning. The decoy also has a unique fitting (15) and (20) as well as the line (18) for attachment to the stand (16), which allows for quick assembly and disassembly.

Abstract: A waterfowl decoy with a self-retracting anchor line includes a body defining a closed interior space in which is disposed a spring biased anchor line reel. An anchor line is wound on the reel and trained out of the body through a port in the breast of the body. A spring biased manually actuatable lock member is disposed in a bore formed in the body at the breast and includes a passage through which the anchor line is trained and normally snubbed between the lock member and the decoy body. The anchor line may be paid out off of the reel through the lock member and the port in the breast of the decoy above the normal waterline of the decoy body and connected to an anchor. The anchor line is retrieved and retracted by digitally actuating the lock member to release the line for retraction by the spring biased reel.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a decoy apparatus with wind-driven rotatable wings. The rotatable wings are mounted on a shaft member, which extends transversely through a bird-like body portion. Head-on horizontal-axis rotor blades are integrally mounted on the rotatable wings for collecting and converting kinetic wind energy to rotational power in the shaft member. When collected and converted to rotational power, wind energy causes the wings, the shaft member and the rotor blades to rotate in unison through 360 degrees about a horizontal-axis of rotation extending through the shaft member. The wings and integrally-mounted rotor blades co-rotate in a clockwise direction or in a counter-clockwise direction depending on the wind energy being directed against the rotor blade members. The rotor blade members thus create wing movement in the wings and in the rotor blades for alluring game located vertically, laterally and longitudinally relative to the decoy apparatus.