Marsh landscape at dawn
Eastern Shore's Trusted Hunting outfitter

Every Duck
sees what you
lay out.

Handcrafted decoys built for the Chesapeake Bay. From canvasbacks to wood ducks — gear that holds the line when the wind picks up and the birds are closing in.

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Our Products

Built for the bird,
tested on the bay.

Hand-painted wood duck decoys

Wood Duck Decoys

Bestseller

Intricate hand-painted detail captures the iridescent green head and chestnut body. Stand decoys and floaters available.

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Canvasback decoy spread

Canvasback Sets

Popular

Full-body and shell-up styles in both standing and floating configurations. Realistic posture and weathering for maximum field presence.

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Full body mallard decoys

Full-Body Mallards

Classic green head and chestnut breast. Available in hen and drake configurations with weighted bases for windy bay conditions.

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Hunting apparel and gear

Hunting Apparel

Waterproof outer layers, insulated vests, and camo patterns designed for the Eastern Shore's cold-water mornings.

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Blind and layout gear

Blinds & Layout Gear

Portable blinds, float tubes, and concealment solutions built for marsh conditions. Lightweight frames that pack down small.

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Shotgun accessories and chokes

Shotgun Accessories

New

Chokes, sling swivels, gun socks, and maintenance kits. Everything to keep your piece running clean through the season.

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Eastern Shore marsh at golden hour
About Us

Rooted in the
Chesapeake tradition.

Mill Pond Outfitters sits on the quiet edges of Chestertown, where the Chester River meets the wider bay. We've been outfitting waterfowl hunters for years — not because it's fashionable, but because it's what this shoreline has always done.

Our decoys are chosen for realism and durability. Our apparel is selected for warmth and mobility when the wind comes off the water at first light. We carry what we trust, and we stand behind every piece we sell.

Whether you're a first-time hunter learning the lay of the marsh or a veteran with thirty seasons in your vest, we'll help you gear up right.

100+

Decoy Styles

Local

Eastern Shore

Bay

Tested & Proven

Our Craft

Every detail matters
when the birds are watching.

01

Select the Pattern

We match your target species to the right silhouette, posture, and color phase — because a hen in winter plumage looks different from a summer drake, and the birds know the difference.

02

Build the Spread

A static line of decoys reads as artificial. We help you arrange your set for natural movement and depth — floaters low in the water, stand-ups at the edges where the feeders like to walk.

03

Hold the Line

Tide, wind, and cold are constant on the bay. Our gear is selected to survive saltwater exposure, freezing mornings, and the wear of a full season in the field.

What Hunters Say

Trusted by hunters
along the bay.

"These decoys held up through three hard seasons on the Chester. Salt, sun, and ice — they still look like the day I bought them. Best investment I've made in my setup."

R.M.

Regular Hunter

Chestertown, MD

"Brought my son out for his first duck hunt and they helped us pick the right starter set. Patient, knowledgable, and didn't try to sell us anything we didn't need. That matters."

T.W.

First-Time Outfitter

Kent County, MD

"The wood duck floaters are stunning — my friends thought they were real until I told them otherwise. Quality you can see and feel the moment you unbox them."

D.K.

Seasonal Hunter

Annapolis, MD

March waterfowl on the bay
Ready for the Season?

Gear up at the
pond.

Stop by the shop, give us a call, or send an email — we'll help you put together a setup that works for your style of hunting and the conditions you're facing.

Visit Us

Find us on
the Eastern Shore.

We're located just off the main drag in Chestertown — easy to find, easy to park. Stop by before the season or anytime you need advice on your setup.

Address

102 Sutton Way
Chestertown, MD 21620-3368

Send Us a Message

Have a question about our products or hours? We'll get back to you as soon as we can.

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