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Use The Sun To Your AdvantageWhether hunting from a boat, layout blind, or a make shift blind, always try to use the sun to your advantage. Consider this when deciding where to place your blind on a sunny day. When ducks turn into the sun they have a partial blind spot. This blind spot is magnified when you are hunting over water because of the glare that is created by the sun shining off the water. In addition, the sun also creates shadows, which you can use to help conceal your movement. Now take this information and add in the wind direction. Try to place your decoy spread so your back is to the sun and your landing zone dictates that the ducks have to land into the sun. When you cannot accomplish this in the traditional manner of your back to the sun and your decoys and landing zone directly in front of you, think out of the box. Set your decoy spread and place your blind in a cross wind set up to take advantage of the sun. Taking the effects of the sun into consideration will greatly increase your opportunity for a more successful and enjoyable hunt. |
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