SPRUCE UP YOUR DUCK BLIND
By Sheila Ascroft
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BUILDING A BETTER duck blind is all about perspective – that of a duck in flight , not your own earthbound view . Think back over last season . If circling ducks frequently shied away from your blind , you may want to make some changes .
According to Ducks . org , if birds often landed wide of your blind , maybe you should rethink how you arrange the brush , or change the width of the shooting box , or lower the overall height of the blind , or possibly move it . Sometimes ducks land around the next bend in the creek simply because that particular spot – even though only 80 yards from your decoys – naturally appeals to them .
Now is the time to decide what , if any , changes should be made to cure that annoying duck shyness , and do them . If you hunt from a boat blind , inspect its camouflage panels for damage , leaving enough time before opening day to buy new ones . If stored properly after each duck season , they should last many years .
Great Canadian Female Anglers ( GCFA )
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Canada ’ s largest female-only angling association . A grassroots , not-for-profit organization committed to encouraging women and empowering each member to promote her special talents and skills on the water .
Please send us your fishing story and photos so we can help you showcase your unique fishing skills and techniques . info @ gcfa . ca
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