When winter rains flood pastures and grainfields, draw ducks in by leaving scattered piles of tall grass or brush for them to get used to. Set up layout blinds, completely camouflaged with grass to match the surrounding cover.
Flocking full-body decoys requires attention to detail and patience and is the perfect off-season decoy project. It is essential to disassemble the decoys to facilitate an even and thorough flocking process.
If you haven't done it yet, you should probably give your shotgun(s) a full taking-care-of before you even think about planning any upcoming hunting trips.
If you are a waterfowler you're probably one of those that wants to lug everything to your spot, sort of like carrying all the groceries in one trip. It's cumbersome and downright backbreaking. Duck sleds offer a much more convenient way to haul gear and focus on the hunt instead of falling or lost gear.