Going back to pre-historic times, hunting of wild ducks and geese was a very common practice in order to serve their appetite and survive. But in today’s age of wireless technology and advance science, hunting of ducks and geese is still a very common practice as a very popular outdoor sport.
A hunting blind is necessary equipment that forms an important element in the hunting process. The types of blinds have changed a lot since pre-historic times. Nowadays there are wide ranges of blinds to choose from. Depending on the intended use, the blinds can be temporary or permanent. If you are an over the water hunter, you have an unlimited options of blinds. In cases of temporary blinds, there are choices like marsh grasses, clump of natural vegetation or a hidden place of a tree. Temporary blinds are just perfect for those protected areas where fixture of permanent blind is not allowed. Otherwise, permanent blinds that are mostly made out of plywood work great.
Furthermore, there are different types of blinds for land and field based hunting too, which are known as pit blinds and layout blinds. Just as the name indicates, a pit blind is a structure made of solid material and fitted into a hole made in the ground. It can also be placed in the bank of the water body. You can also cover the pit in a number of ways using sticks, leaves and twigs to make it more realistic and perfectly camouflaged. On the other hand, a layout blind is made with canvas and a metal frame and does not require any digging. All that has to be done is crawl inside and lie down and just as the birds are seen coming, the hunter can easily sit up and shoot.
Lastly you have your own ideas and options to make your blinds look more natural. The most important is that good choice of blind is paramount in the case of waterfowl hunting. An effective blind can only help keep the hunter’s movements from being unnoticed.