Any hunter knows that when it comes to comfort and concealment, a layout blind is the ideal option for open crop fields that don’t offer any other type of cover and where a traditional blind is not an option. However, shooting from a layout blind can be challenging. Your range of motion is limited by the horizontal shooting position you are on and safety has to be taken very seriously. Some tips that will help you to shoot well from your layout blind are highlighted here.
Practice from the blind
Besides hunting season, how many times do you actually shoot from a sitting position? Chances are, not too often. If you want to be able to shoot better during hunting season, you need to practice in the off-season by shooting various clay targets while in your sitting position.
Position the blinds with care
When you are sitting, your range of motion will be reduced significantly. If you are a right-handed shooter, it will be more difficult to turn to the right, and the opposite for left-handed individuals. This means that you need to try and position your blinds in a manner that will help to maximize the shots that are taken on the side that offers the largest range of motion.
Dig a hole
If you are a more robust hunter, you might find it rather difficult to sit completely upright when you need to make a shot. A simple fix for this is to dig a hole that is four to six inches deep where your rear end will be. Do this prior to brushing the actual blind. This will let you be in an upright position right away.
Bend your leg
You can increase the range of motion you have when you pull up your leg on the side of your body (almost right under your opposite knee) from where you will shoot. This helps to create a much more stable shooting position.
Call close then move if necessary
The very best way that you can increase the chances of making your shot from your layout blind is to allow the birds to come in as close as they can and then move when the conditions change. If you are willing to change and exercise plenty of patience while in your blind, you will be able to shoot better and improve your hunting skills overall.
Remember, just like any other type of hunting, safety is essential. Be sure that all your shots go forward, the safeties are on your gun prior to mounting, utilize the gun rest, and ensure dogs are kept away from your blind. With all the tips here, you will see a significant improvement in your shooting abilities from your layout blind.
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