where to put the blind

[duckman1313]

hey guys im stuck on where to put a new blind.i just got this property on the the main river and it has a huge inlet and a creek going through the inlet.the blind will be facing north or nwbut im stuck on if i want to be out by the channel or tucked in.i think if your tucked in ya might miss the channel flyers,divers and the local geese but a high n or nw wind wed be really calm.i hunt sloughs intell it really gets cold and froze help me out guys.

[OutForBlood87]

There is a few things you have to factor in. Think about the wind, which direction does it blow out of mostly? Dont put the sun in your face. Also you have to make sure there is room for the birds to work if they want to.

Pick a spot that makes the blind easy to blend into. Make sure you can cleanly shoot from all angles and is a fairly easy spot to retrieve downed birds. Also you want to be able to see other boats coming.

Remember a spot that looks "ducky" doesnt necessarily mean that it is. If I were you, I would scout and hunt the spot this year without installing the blind to see what placement would be best suitable for the blind in the long run. You want it to be somewhat easy to get to, yet comfortable for everyone.

[duckman1313]

the locatoin is were we get our state blinds every yaer and there lots of birds when it gets cold i just dont want to screw myself out of the diver shoots if were tucked to far in the cove.

[JWebb]

If your only problem is that you cant decide between divers or puddlers then I dont think anybody can help you. Thats a decision you will have to make on your own. Whats wrong with putting the blind in the calmer water then using a boat on the diver hunts?

[Josh Carda]

Is it not possible to put up two blinds, I have no idea what kind of blind your talking about building but if its just out of natural vegetation and what not having two shouldn't be a problem. At least that's what I would do

[duckman1313]

well i got a boatblind too but the only prob is not enough room for everyone and to me divers or mallards thats tuff.i wanted to build a 16ft blind but most of this is for the other half of the crew cause i guide till i freze up but mainly well get most of the action late in the year and that means alot of goldys thx guys.

[i_willie12]

If I were you, I would scout and hunt the spot this year without installing the blind to see what placement would be best suitable for the blind in the long run. You want it to be somewhat easy to get to, yet comfortable for everyone.

This is what I would do as well. Hunt it this year and learn the ducks habits and what worked and didnt work!! Dont want to do a bunch of work this year and come December be saying man i wish this blind was over there!!!!

[Greenhead Smacker]

Do what the guys stated above...hunt it this year and see what areas of the property the birds like more and then make your decision after this upcoming season is over.

That way, there will be no regrets about your blind placement.

[12Gauge33]

We have somewhat of the same delimma where we r @ and we hunt from layout blinds now for that reason. Mobility, it makes it easier to pick up and move to where the birds want to go on that day and then just adapt with each hunt until you learn what they are wanting in your particular situation. Every place is different, trail and error but with the layout you can at least move without moving your whole spread. Hope this helps.

[duckman1313]

thanks guys i think ill hunt it some with the boat blind and go from there i just wanted enuff room for all the boys so everybody gets to hunt thx again guys.

[Derek Rambo]

If you have to have one stationary blind I would focus on the sun.....have it at your back if possible. To me that is more important than a perfect wind?!?

[Wingman]

I sure would not have it looking into the sun during peak hunting hours. Is there a prevailing wind? If so have it work in your favor.