Aerial picture of hunting spot

Mark W

Mark W

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I've owned a drone for sometime but never used it due to the complexity of flying it and the fear of losing it. Sold it a little while back and purchased a newer, much easier to operate one. Took it with me yesterday to get some shots after the hunt was done. Here is one. Looks a whole lot different from the air than it does at ground level. This particular location has really changed on the past 4-5 years or so. An upstream dam failed sending tons and tons of silt downstream basically choking off many of the old channels and bays. While it isn't the same as it was, if you can get back here it can be a good spot when everything else is frozen or as the weather turns. It is also kind of cool to see how your set up blends in with the surroundings and how the decoys look. The drone can also provide information as to how far out it is, how high and more. 40 yards out is a lot farther than I thought when you can add it the height and calculate total distance.



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Neat picture!

Just a question, looks like your blind makes you face into the rising sun? Why not put it into the shadows on the other bank and keep the sun out of your eyes?
 
Kevin Layne said:
Neat picture!

Just a question, looks like your blind makes you face into the rising sun? Why not put it into the shadows on the other bank and keep the sun out of your eyes?
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Yep, when set up here I face into the sun. Couple of reasons. Very strong wind that day and I prefer the wind a my back and in this place I am usually done hunting before the sun makes a difference. There are also big hills all around and trees on top so it takes awhile for the sun to bother me.

Mark
 
Mark~


Great perspective on an interesting spot.


And, the sun v. wind is always an issue. Gunning Great South Bay for many years, one had no choice but to face the sun on those wonderful days with a stiff WNW wind at your back.


Up here in dairy country, we have negligible winds - so we can afford to hide in the shadows.


All the best,


SJS

 
Very ducky looking spot.
My second thought was looks like a good place to trap some muskrats and mink!
 
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