[JerseyRepresent]

So i got premission to hunt in a private cut corn field for some honkers. Lots of geese out on the field when i scouted it, so hopefully i will have some luck. Anyone have any tips on a makeshift or homemade layout blind. I have never hunted in a field before so any tips from some experienced guys are much appreicated. Thanks

 

[ithaca10]

snow on ground cover up with white sheet, if no snow burlap. lay on a exercise matt and i used to wear my neoprne waders. That was all before my layout blind.

 

[JerseyRepresent]

Yea i was planning on wearing my waders as well... The exercise mat sounds like a good idea as well... I have some big camo colored sheets (not like bed sheets) that i normally use to camo the boat while duck hunting so i figure that would work just as good as burlap. Thanks for the tip.

 

[Anas rubripes]

We have used a child's plastic sled to lay in. It keeps you out of the mud/dirt/snow. It works great for dragging you decoys out in the field. When you get there, pull some cornstalks on top of you BUT USE GLOVES. My buddy just got stitches from a cornstalk cutting his hand. Lastly, put a goose shell on top of your chest to break up your outline. Lastly, wear a face mack. From the air, nothing stands out more than your glowing face.
Good luck!

 

[Charles]

Put a camo tarp under you and it will help keep you dry.

 

[dberry78]

In a pinch when we had some extra guys coming with us this year that did not have blinds, they put down those big black contractor bags and dirtied them up a bit, covering em with corn stubble. Laying in line with the cornrows, they said it was pretty uncomfortable due to the frozen clumpy ground. They used grass mats from our duck boat like a blanket and brushed em in with a little extra stubble, but it you simply sprinkle field crud on yourself im sure it will work fine.

Good luck, unfortunately our fields get hit hard and heavy with every goose in the state soon as they are down, which means incredible shooting and rapidfire limits for the first couple weeks, then NOT A BIRD FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR!! Your lucky to have em still coming

 

[JerseyRepresent]

I am pretty excited to get out in the field. My brother works real close to it and sees it everyday and says they are ALWAYS there feeding so hopefully they will hang out until i can get out there. I got premission from the farmer that owns the fields yesterday so i am going to try and get up there this coming week sometime... I will let you guys know how i do. Thanks Again...

 

[FFT]

I have a few pond boxes my neighbor gave me. You can borrow one if you like, im in N. Ocean county.

 

[JerseyRepresent]

Thanks for the offer but i am going to give it a go with the sled and burlap and some "field crud" and see how that works. Thanks anyway...

 

[ithaca10]

My blind from two years ago, goose chair, hay baler and a tree.

 

[jerseydutch]

I bought those tri-fold beach chairs to use as a makeshift layout for the marsh. It has the legs that fold out or u can keep them folded to make u lay lower. The foot and head parts that fold open can be adjusted from flat so u can elevate your head some. I don't think I have a picture of mine but maybe I will find a link for one. In the marsh, they help you from getting covered in mud...if the field is dry or frozen then I think you will be fine with just laying on the ground and covering up with burlap and stalks.

 

[JerseyRepresent]

Tri fold beach chair sounds like a great idea... Doubt i will find one in wally world this time of year though and i dont have one around the house... i think some beach chair hunting is in order :yes: ... Thanks for the idea..