Layout Blind??????

[Bushwacker]

I have been looking at adding a layout blind to my goose gear. Do you guys use them and if so, what patterns do you use. I think I am going to go with the Gooseview X-Terminator. They have Cornbelt, Farmland, and Shadowgrass camo. Most of my waterfowling during the year takes place close to sloughs so I usually use all Shadowgrass, but will this stick out like a sore thumb during field hunts?

[Guest]

I use the FA Top Gun Blind in MAX4. It is a little darker than most but with the stubble straps you can easily blend it in. If i am hunting a plowed field the darker color is nice. My thought is it's easier to use the vegetation to go light but trying to make a light colored blind dark is tough! Final Approach is coming out with a new foldable model, supposedly, called the SUB which would be nice as mine does not fit in the back of my truck without a little disassembly. I highly recomennd the FA blinds as they are well constructed and plenty comfy. The x-lander folds up but it was a tight fit for me and the doors just lay on you. Look at them all and see what fits your needs and pocketbook. Definately compare quality!!!

[g'eye pilot]

I would also like to sugggest the Avery Finisher blind. They are extremely low profile, among the lowest, and are quite portable. They fold up quickly and easily, and the strap allows you to throw it over your shoulder. A number of layout blinds have that "boxy" look that really stands out, and they take much effort to camo into the natural cover. The Finishers are so low-profile, you don't even need to brush them in at times. The doors are spring-loaded, and the built-in chair is comfortable. There are certainly some blinds that offer more room inside. But, do you want to have room? Or, do you want to keep a low profile and shoot them in the lips?

I've been guiding professionally for close to 10 years, and I've been free-lancing geese in the fields for 20 years. I've tried just about every blind out there, but my Finishers get the most use.

[HEDHUNTER]

EXTERMINATOR. I USED ONE THIS SPRING & LOVED IT.

[HEDHUNTER]

EXTERMINATOR. I USED ONE THIS SPRING & LOVED IT.

[snowgoose]

I personally like F A products. I have been hunting out of them for five years now. They have held up to the test for me. As far as them looking like a box, use the stubble straps to hide it. I believe that you should always camo your blind with the vegitation that is on the field that you are in.
FA also has extra room in them that I like for electronic callers, shells, dog, and a bag. If you hunt with a dog you can train them to sit behind your seat. This works very well for us.
Hope this helps

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Hunt Snow Geese, Save the tundra

[Curly]

Be sure to check out the one made by Fisher Beavertail, they are located in Avon MN. We bought one last year and it worked great, it's light weight and has back pack straps and also has a sleeve to slide your gun in when you have it packed on your back. It has the loops to slide grass etc in for added concealment and it's real comfortable.
Good Luck.

[IceHawk]

I use the Final Approach Eliminator pro guide and I love it, plenty of room and as snowgoose said camoflauging it with the cover you hunt in will make it almost invisable.

[Wayne Sieber]

The Eliminator is the best in my book - Very comfortable, Great Camo, Easy to re-locate and great protection from rain, wind, snow, etc. Plus my dog and gear all fit inside with plenty of extra room.

FD

[BBL Resident]

I will agree with Curly.

I hunt with Corey Ganser from Ganser’s Outdoor Adventures who is a professional waterfowl guide in the St. Cloud area and he has about 9 Beavertail blinds that are the most comfortable and pack able blinds on the market. Beavertail were the first to use foam padding and it is not only comfortable but warm on those cold late season days when you are laying on the frozen fields. Check them out!