| Geese are extremely sensitive birds! The slightest | | | | number of hunters - single, a pair, or a large |
| disturbance, an unfamiliar sound, a noticeable | | | | group? A too small blind would cause the person |
| change in the surrounding environment and they | | | | to feel totally cramped and uncomfortable, |
| are off before you can say "cheese!" It is | | | | especially if the wait is going to be a long one. |
| therefore crucial to conceal yourself and the | | | | Similarly, hikers would find it difficult to carry large |
| goose hunting blind so well that they seem to be | | | | blinds with them. Finally, neither too small nor too |
| a natural part of the environment around the | | | | large can be considered to be entirely safe. So |
| body of water or fields where the geese are | | | | assess the situation and make a wise choice. |
| expected to land. | | | | (6) You may wish your hunting dogs to |
| Here is some handy advice on the points to be | | | | accompany you, if the area you are heading for is |
| kept in mind when purchasing a goose hunting | | | | open fields. Then, the goose hunting blind has to |
| blind? | | | | be big enough to accommodate the dogs too. |
| (1) If it is your first time, spend some time on | | | | (7) Long waiting periods can be made more |
| investigation. Talk to the right people and consider | | | | comfortable with the addition of a propane |
| all aspects before buying one. Do not employ a | | | | cooking stove to prepare hot coffee or even a |
| "love at first sight" attitude or grudge spending a | | | | small space heater! Then consider a goose hunting |
| little more; you may have cause to regret later | | | | blind which can accommodate additional equipment |
| should the hunting trip prove a failure! | | | | and also prevent fire hazards. |
| (2) You do not have a lot of time to set up your | | | | (8) Imagine settling down on damp or wet soil or |
| equipment. So go for something that can be set | | | | muddy fields while waiting for the geese to come! |
| up as well as taken down with ease. A model | | | | The very thought makes you feel "chilled!" Your |
| which can be put up with the help of simple | | | | goose hunting blind should have a solid bottom to |
| snapping or telescoping aluminum frame pieces is | | | | prevent seepage of ground moisture. Whenever |
| a good one. This is important as the blind is | | | | necessary, you can use it as a towing sled to |
| generally set up when dusk is approaching or | | | | move your gear to the water body or fields. |
| even in total darkness. | | | | (9) The roof of the blind should be easy and quick |
| (3) A lightweight goose hunting blind is easy to | | | | to open, not difficult and slow. Even the best of |
| carry and easy to manage, but can get damaged | | | | camouflaging will serve no purpose then. |
| easily. The choice is left to you. | | | | (10) There are new models on the market. Some |
| (4) The blind should conceal you completely. At | | | | large-sized goose hunting blinds will enable you or |
| the same time, you should be able to get a shot | | | | your group to shoot while seated on swiveling |
| at the geese without anything blocking your view | | | | stools or chairs. This can prove useful if the hunt |
| of them. | | | | is to be extended for a greater period of time. |
| (5) The sizes of the blinds vary according to the | | | | |