HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT DOG BLIND

As you near waterfowl season, it's time to start prepping for your upcoming hunts and the situations you and your retriever might find yourself in. It's important that you have the right gear to find success on your hunt, and among the most important gear is dog stands and blinds.

 

There are many benefits to having the right dog blind or dog stand for the hunt, so let's get into it.

 

DOG STANDS & BLINDS: WHAT TO CONSIDER

 

We offer a variety of dog stands and blinds, each suited to different hunting environments. Whether you’re in the timber or out in the fields, choosing the right gear can make all the difference for both you and your dog.

 

TIMBER HUNTS

 

In timber, visibility is key. You typically won't be worried about covering your dog in this environment. Your dog needs to see clearly to respond to your commands and spot downed birds. An open stand is usually the best option in this setting.

 

We recommend the MOmarsh Final Stand.

 

The Final Stand has the same core features of the Invisi-Lab, but with an open design. It features individually adjustable legs, mud feet for stability, and a comfortable mesh bottom for draining water.

 

FIELD HUNTS

 

We'll use field hunt as general term here, but whether you're hunting an open field, small body of water or a river, if you find yourself in a blind, then most likely your dog needs to be hidden too. For field hunts, an enclosed dog blind is often the best choice. These blinds provide cover, keeping your dog hidden and comfortable, which is especially important when hunting wary birds in open terrain. We offer a few options for these hunts:

 

MOmarsh Invisi-Lab

 

The Invisible-Lab comes in Optifade Marsh or Timber camo. It keeps your retriever hidden in the field or on the water with the ability to collapse or extend the legs.

 

MOmarsh Field House LP

 

The Field House is designed to keep your dog off the ground and dry, while maintaining a low profile in the field. When deployed, the legs elevate the blind 3 inches off the ground giving the floor a cot style setup. 

 

WHICH ONE IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

 

With so many options, the right choice ultimately depends on where and how you plan to hunt. If you hunt in various locations, you might need more than one stand or blind to cover all your bases. Start with the one you’ll use the most, and add to your collection as needed.

 

I hope you've enjoyed this blog!

 

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