The Duck Commander DC2012 Shadow delivers authentic mallard hen vocalizations through its precision-tuned single reed design. This polycarbonate duck call produces the realistic feeding chuckles, comeback calls, and lonesome hen sounds that bring ducks into range when traditional calls fall short.
What Makes This Different
The DC2012 Shadow features a single reed system that requires less air pressure than double reed calls, allowing hunters to produce softer, more natural sounds without the volume limitations of traditional calls. The smoke gray polycarbonate construction resists moisture absorption and temperature changes that can alter reed tension and sound quality. This call maintains consistent tone whether used in freezing dawn conditions or warm afternoon hunts.
Key Features
- Single reed design produces authentic mallard hen vocalizations with minimal air pressure
- Smoke gray polycarbonate construction resists moisture and temperature fluctuations
- Precision-machined tone board ensures consistent sound reproduction
- Compact profile fits easily in call lanyards and hunting vest pockets
- Mylar reed material maintains elasticity in extreme weather conditions
- Easy-tune design allows field adjustments without disassembly
- Non-reflective finish eliminates glare that can spook approaching waterfowl
The DC2012 Shadow excels in close-range situations where subtle calling techniques prove most effective. The single reed configuration allows experienced callers to execute soft feeding calls and intimate hen sounds that work particularly well during late-season hunts when ducks become call-shy. The polycarbonate material dampens harsh overtones while preserving the essential frequency range that triggers mallard responses.
Technical Specs
- Construction: Smoke gray polycarbonate body and insert
- Reed: Single mylar reed system
- Sound range: Mallard hen feeding calls, comeback calls, lonesome hen
- Finish: Non-reflective smoke gray
- Weight: Approximately 1.2 ounces
- Length: Standard duck call dimensions
- Manufacturer: Duck Commander
- Model: DC2012 Shadow
The DC2012 Shadow represents proven duck calling technology in a weather-resistant package that performs when conditions demand precision over volume. Serious waterfowl hunters recognize the advantage of having multiple call types in their arsenal, and this single reed design fills the gap when traditional calls produce too much volume for wary birds.