While the younger generation of waterfowl hunters may have never hunted over goose shells, veterans will likely tell you they used them for decades until the more advanced full-body decoys arrived on the market. A few of these classics still see the light of day when mixed in with full bodies to fatten a big decoy spread. When you take a look at how unrealistic most of those old shells were, it’s almost inconceivable that they could ever have finished a big, gray-bellied honker.
When Canada goose populations proliferated throughout North America, seasons and bag limits were liberalized and, naturally, hunting pressure increased in many areas. Canada geese became exceedingly wary and, consequently, more-advanced tactics and equipment began to be employed by hunters. The good old days of goose hunting were ushered in with new, more realistic full-body decoys, while lowly old goose shells were shuffled to the back of the decoy shed.
Those old-timey goose shells may have had their day in the sun (and the snow), but the time has come to stack up a bunch of shells in the goose trailer once again. New for 2016, Avian-X AXP and AXF Canada Goose Shells are without question a better mousetrap… or, goose trap, that is. Carved by world champion carver, Rick Johannsen, these decoys perfectly imitate calm, happy geese and provide hunters with an effective and affordable means of adding mass and realism to their goose spreads.
Slightly over-sized, Avian-X’s AXP and AXF Canada Goose Shells have deeply-textured bodies composed of Avian-X’s advanced rubberized molding material finished with highly-detailed non-chip paint schemes. AXP Canada Goose Shells are painted, while AXF Shells kick it up a notch with full flocking, placing them firmly in the ultimate goose decoy category.
Sold in Six-Packs, Avian-X AXP and AXF Canada Goose Shells have fully positionable heads, which are removable for easy, space-saving stacking during storage and transportation. Each Six-Pack contains one Rester, one Alert, two Stretch Neck Feeders and two Short Neck Feeders.
Avian-X AXP Canada Goose Shells (Painted)
- Model / SKU: 9010
- UPC: 810280090109
- Six-Packs include one Rester, one Alert, two Stretch Neck Feeders and two Short Neck Feeders
- Slightly oversized at 23”L x 12”W x 8”H
- Carved By World Champion Carver Rick Johannsen
- Removable heads allow stacking for storage and transportation
- Advanced rubberized molding material
- True to life paint schemes
- Non-chip paint
- MSRP: $119.99
Avian-X AXF Canada Goose Shells (Flocked)
- Model / SKU: 9035
- UPC: 810280090352
- Six-Packs include one Rester, one Alert, two Stretch Neck Feeders and two Short Neck Feeders
- Slightly oversized at 23”L x 12”W x 8”H
- Carved By World Champion Carver Rick Johannsen
- Removable heads allow stacking for storage and transportation
- Advanced rubberized molding material
- True to life paint schemes
- Non-chip paint
- Fully Flocked
- MSRP: $159.99
Goose hunting pros will tell you one of the best ways to exploit moody geese is stun them with not only numbers of decoys, but more importantly, numbers of decoys that accurately reflect the way a big, diverse group of live geese act when all is well. Whether they’re in the middle of a big snowy cornfield or loafing around a pond in a green pasture, Canada geese love to plop down on their bellies and chill out. By mixing groups of Avian-X’s new AXP and AXF Canada Goose Shells with Avian-X Honkers, Lessers and Floaters, hunters can roll out the red carpet for those hard-hunted geese that seem to defy most other tactics.
About Zink and Avian-X
The premier Zink and Avian-X brands offer today’s waterfowl and turkey hunters the best and most complete line highly realistic decoys, beautifully effective calls and other related products that result in increased success and satisfaction afield — whether that means more birds on the ground, or the creation of additional cherished, lifetime memories. At Zink and Avian-X, our goal is to use our team’s extensive field knowledge and experience to promote and advance the sports of waterfowling and turkey hunting in a traditional, ethical, responsible, and enjoyable manner. Mediocrity is not an option. Learn more at www.zinkcalls.com and www.avian-x.com.