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Duck blinds 101- Teach Me Something
Posted on 12/6/15 at 3:34 pm
Posted on 12/6/15 at 3:34 pm
Been hunting this 1st split in some flooded timber just using some cut down trees and limbs for cover. Before the 2nd split, we are wanting to build a blind to fit about 4 people. What do I need to do to make this happen the right way? Post pics if you got them. TIA
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Posted on 12/6/15 at 3:53 pm to sonoma8
Does the water level fluctuate?
Posted on 12/6/15 at 4:32 pm to sonoma8
gotta give us some idea of the situation...are you currently wading or in a boat?...water depth?...does the place ever dry out?...is the area public or private?...
Posted on 12/6/15 at 5:20 pm to sonoma8
Just let me come with you and I will show you
Posted on 12/6/15 at 5:37 pm to sonoma8
Not being in a blind is the best part of flooded timber. I love just leaning against a big oak and having them fall in on you.
Posted on 12/6/15 at 6:03 pm to sonoma8
Building a blind in middle of the season is not ideal, as it will cause ducks to flare. Unless the area you hunt has tons of brush, then your good just use same type of brush in that area to fluff blind.. Use treated wood of course! Hog wire is easiest to wrap and shove shite in. Make sure have a opening for the dog to get in and out. If you get to it by boat make it high enough so u can park the boat under. (If small enough) Then u need to study flight pattern and which way they come in. In morning or at night could be at your back if not set right. Just a thought.. pallets are free at some places like stines lumber, that could be a cheaper route
Posted on 12/6/15 at 6:17 pm to wickowick
Water level does fluctuate, summer months it does dry up. Its leased land that just got clear cut. We can clear out the leftover brush but cannot cut any trees. I added pics to give you an idea. Water is a bout 3' deep. Right now we are sitting in foldable bleacher chairs that have been screwed down to a fallen oaktree with brush infront. Should we just leave it that way and not change the scenery for the ducks?
Front of blind:
Another spot closeby
Front of blind:
Another spot closeby
This post was edited on 12/6/15 at 7:20 pm
Posted on 12/6/15 at 9:03 pm to sonoma8
I wouldn't worry about building a blind. Its nice for the older folks, but i really prefer to just stand by trees. It does look like its pretty open in there though. May just wanna put a little brush around where you standing. I know ducks don't necessarily flare off blinds, but I always feel like they may be leery of them. JMO
Posted on 12/6/15 at 9:06 pm to sonoma8
In pic 1 I would do a 180 and stand in that woodline directly across from you
Posted on 12/6/15 at 10:51 pm to sonoma8
those are pretty damn good looking spots, man... 
since you are late in the season, I wouldn't build anything this year.
during the summer, I would probably build a platform blind or two in each and brush with palmettos. basically just need 4 fence posts to sink into the ground and some 2X4s to nail across them...put a 2X12 or two to stand on and you are in business. build a seat and wrap the whole thing in concrete reinforcement wire to hold the brush.
since you are late in the season, I wouldn't build anything this year.
during the summer, I would probably build a platform blind or two in each and brush with palmettos. basically just need 4 fence posts to sink into the ground and some 2X4s to nail across them...put a 2X12 or two to stand on and you are in business. build a seat and wrap the whole thing in concrete reinforcement wire to hold the brush.
Posted on 12/7/15 at 1:09 am to barflyla
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Posted on 12/7/15 at 6:02 am to sonoma8
You can have my pontoon blind
Posted on 12/7/15 at 7:05 am to sonoma8
If you're hunting in the same spots, take some pallets out there and sink them so you can stand better and aren't wallowing out your fixed shooting positions.
Posted on 12/7/15 at 8:22 am to Carson123987
That looks indentical to our family land in Bville that has recently been clear cut!!!!!!
Posted on 12/7/15 at 8:29 am to sonoma8
Obviously the landscape will dictate what you can do.
However, when I scout a blind location, I look at the East bank/side/tree line first. If you sit on the east "feature" the sun comes up behind your back. That helps you see better early, and the sun blinds the ducks in your direction mid morning while you're still hidden back in the shadows.
However, when I scout a blind location, I look at the East bank/side/tree line first. If you sit on the east "feature" the sun comes up behind your back. That helps you see better early, and the sun blinds the ducks in your direction mid morning while you're still hidden back in the shadows.
This post was edited on 12/7/15 at 8:34 am
Posted on 12/7/15 at 9:20 am to Clyde Tipton
Like Clyde says, I'd be over on the SE tree line with my back to the sun if there's sufficient cover there. Would not worry about a blind b/c they might start lighting away from the blind and with tree cover you can move your setup. You killing any in that spot? Add a jerk string, too.
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