Originally Posted by FishinRod
Noel,

Thanks for the advice. I was planning on using Osage Orange branches. I have lots to prune back for better tractor lanes, etc.

In my experience the branches last forever and the roots are very soft. I have never dealt with root balls - so I don't know where they lie on that spectrum.

I like your idea for "duck decoy" markers. Probably more attractive than a white bleach jug!

Just a FWIW. Duck decoys last 2-3 years before they start taking on water. They love to twist the rope they are tied with, and they never seem to untwist the rope.

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