Layout blinds and plowed fields

btomlin · 01-11-2011, 02:51 PM

I was looking for some imput on some of the methods everyone uses in hiding layout blinds in plowed fields. This was the toughest challege faced this year.....and every field seemed to be plowed.

I know there are some good concealment strategies other than just praying for a wet Fall so farmers can't work their fields after harvest. :wink:

skier2215 · 01-11-2011, 03:38 PM

We really had an issue with this with the light snow on the ground over the last weekend which left the fields partially bare and partially snow-covered. It seemed like we would stick out with a snow cover and stick out without one. We opted for no cover and did the best we could but without white on the blind to break it up I think we hurt our chances. I talked to somebody after the hunt who mentioned taking some old white t-shirts or rags and running those through some of the elastic bands. I guess it would be cheaper than mudding up a snow cover but I'm not sure how well it would work.

altrocker1 · 01-11-2011, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by skier2215

We really had an issue with this with the light snow on the ground over the last weekend which left the fields partially bare and partially snow-covered. It seemed like we would stick out with a snow cover and stick out without one. We opted for no cover and did the best we could but without white on the blind to break it up I think we hurt our chances. I talked to somebody after the hunt who mentioned taking some old white t-shirts or rags and running those through some of the elastic bands. I guess it would be cheaper than mudding up a snow cover but I'm not sure how well it would work.

you can use the snow spray to "break up" the camo of the blind...

GooseHunter131 · 01-11-2011, 07:16 PM

Best thing you can do is have an old blind, or dedicate a blind for just plowed fields. Get dirt from that field, and mud the hell out of it, I'm talking clumps of mud. Dont brush it off. Works well, your color will match the best that way. If you have some snow, use that snow spray from wally on random spots. You should blend in very well. Huff

blhunter3 · 01-11-2011, 07:45 PM

That's why they make field khaki blinds! You can paint it to match the field.

Camo blinds are way over rated.

FLAGR · 01-11-2011, 08:59 PM

You can also dig in and/or use the lowest profile blind you can find. I also get as much mud on my blind as I can. If it is wet, you can mud your blind right in the field. If it is frozen, I have even mudded my blind at home and let it sit out (unfolded) overnight to freeze. Guys I hunt with gave me crap about it, till they seen how good it looked laying in the plowed field.

As far as the patchy snow... Just use snow spray. It's cheap. You can also take some water with you and put it on your blind, then sprinkle snow on it. The snow will then freeze to your blind.

btomlin · 01-12-2011, 07:01 AM

I used a bunch of old socks to break up my blind in the partial snow. Worked ok.

I'm debating on a power hunter blind to use in plowed or bean type fields. Cabelas has a Khaki on sale for $90. It be worth it for hunting these situations???

durlam86 · 01-12-2011, 07:27 AM

Early in the year we dig our blinds in. It takes a little extra effort and time but is worth it. Later in the year after the ground freezes and the geese get smart it starts to get harder a well mudded blind with cornstalks usually works for us. Once it snowed this year we had a heck of a time getting geese to finish with our snow covers. We actually resorted to hunting some fence lines for better cover and we had some luck. The geese were bouncing around so much we put out a big spread 30-40yards from the fence with a wind that blowing in our face (forcing the birds to come into the decoys right over us) which ended up giving us 15-20 yard shots. Last Saturday we added cornstalks on top of the snow covers and buried them in decoys and we got some geese to come in feet down.

01-11-2011, 02:51 PM	#1
btomlin Ringneck Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: SC Iowa Posts: 109 Thanked: 3 times	Layout blinds and plowed fields I was looking for some imput on some of the methods everyone uses in hiding layout blinds in plowed fields. This was the toughest challege faced this year.....and every field seemed to be plowed. I know there are some good concealment strategies other than just praying for a wet Fall so farmers can't work their fields after harvest. :wink:

01-11-2011, 07:16 PM	#4
GooseHunter131 Canvasback Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Muscatine Posts: 453 Thanked: 91 times	Best thing you can do is have an old blind, or dedicate a blind for just plowed fields. Get dirt from that field, and mud the hell out of it, I'm talking clumps of mud. Dont brush it off. Works well, your color will match the best that way. If you have some snow, use that snow spray from wally on random spots. You should blend in very well. Huff __________________ "Call em, Cuff em, and Kill em."

01-11-2011, 07:45 PM	#5
blhunter3 Canvasback Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Jamestown, ND Posts: 455 Thanked: 1 time	That's why they make field khaki blinds! You can paint it to match the field. Camo blinds are way over rated. __________________ The nine most terrifying words in the English language " I'm from the Government, and I'm here to help." The best social program is a job.

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01-11-2011, 03:38 PM	#2
skier2215 Bluewing Teal Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ankeny Posts: 15 Thanked: 0 times	We really had an issue with this with the light snow on the ground over the last weekend which left the fields partially bare and partially snow-covered. It seemed like we would stick out with a snow cover and stick out without one. We opted for no cover and did the best we could but without white on the blind to break it up I think we hurt our chances. I talked to somebody after the hunt who mentioned taking some old white t-shirts or rags and running those through some of the elastic bands. I guess it would be cheaper than mudding up a snow cover but I'm not sure how well it would work.

01-11-2011, 08:59 PM	#6
FLAGR Ringneck Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NE Iowa Posts: 128 Thanked: 7 times	You can also dig in and/or use the lowest profile blind you can find. I also get as much mud on my blind as I can. If it is wet, you can mud your blind right in the field. If it is frozen, I have even mudded my blind at home and let it sit out (unfolded) overnight to freeze. Guys I hunt with gave me crap about it, till they seen how good it looked laying in the plowed field. As far as the patchy snow... Just use snow spray. It's cheap. You can also take some water with you and put it on your blind, then sprinkle snow on it. The snow will then freeze to your blind.

01-12-2011, 07:01 AM	#7
btomlin Ringneck Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: SC Iowa Posts: 109 Thanked: 3 times	I used a bunch of old socks to break up my blind in the partial snow. Worked ok. I'm debating on a power hunter blind to use in plowed or bean type fields. Cabelas has a Khaki on sale for $90. It be worth it for hunting these situations???

01-12-2011, 07:27 AM	#8
durlam86 Ringneck Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Ankeny, IA Posts: 120 Thanked: 10 times	Early in the year we dig our blinds in. It takes a little extra effort and time but is worth it. Later in the year after the ground freezes and the geese get smart it starts to get harder a well mudded blind with cornstalks usually works for us. Once it snowed this year we had a heck of a time getting geese to finish with our snow covers. We actually resorted to hunting some fence lines for better cover and we had some luck. The geese were bouncing around so much we put out a big spread 30-40yards from the fence with a wind that blowing in our face (forcing the birds to come into the decoys right over us) which ended up giving us 15-20 yard shots. Last Saturday we added cornstalks on top of the snow covers and buried them in decoys and we got some geese to come in feet down.