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  1. GreenDrake
    Hopefully a blessing in disguise. Playing time in second slot always beats sitting in the first. She will benefit greatly and as soon as she is in the groove and playing, she will forget all about it.
  2. GreenDrake
    Unless you already purchased the poles, I would never go less than 12 feet now. That 2 feet makes a difference especially if you have some browsing does close by.....less apt to see you if they look up. I've been busted too often in the 8 and 10 foot stands. Ive slowly converted most to 12 feet. Just my opinion. Sucked going through all the work then finding out it was a bit too low.
  3. GreenDrake
    I used Grey colored stains on my last 2 blinds snd they blended in best in the fall. I had great luck with the pvc corrugated roofing. Cheap and have lasted 8 years on some stands. I screwed them with roofing screws
  4. GreenDrake
    I could probably find a way to prepare them that would be good, but there are several Burmese families that live on this farm and they LOVE Pigeon. The farmer appreciates me ridding of the pest birds and thinking of his farm hands at the same time.
  5. GreenDrake
    I do not eat them. Tried them once and they were aweful. These are coty snd bridge birds which come out to the farms to feed. I give them a Burmese family on one dairy I hunt.
  6. GreenDrake
    Unexpectedly good shoot this morning over a cut alfalfa field. Birds were flying steady. Killed 27. Was able to kill 2 birds with one shot 3 times on passing doubles. One group of 5 came in and none left. Was a really fun shoot
  7. GreenDrake
    My doors swing into the stand. Easier to climb the ladder and push the door in then pull it out. Also, if by chance you lean or fall against the door while inside, no chance of it opening and falling out.
  8. GreenDrake
    I just spin them in using a piece of 2x4 in the slot on the top for leverage. Can be a little challenging but usually go in fairly easily. On a couple of my early stands, I added 36inch steel masonry grade stakes (with holes in them) and drove them in the ground at the base of each 4x4, then screwed them into the post. I drove them in at a 45 degree angle. I do not think they are all that necessary as I only did that on the first 2. The tie downs are most important.
  9. GreenDrake
    This one I hooked the chains in the 4x4 brackets.
  10. GreenDrake
    On this one I used a chain and just ine tie down per side. On others i use 2 per side from the 4x4 bracket to the the ground. Zoom in on this picture.
  11. GreenDrake
    My Browning A5 Wicked Wings shoots great and is a pleasure to carry and swing.
  12. GreenDrake
    Went out for a wuick hunt this morning. Got out by 6:30 but was a little too late. Big flock of birds were already feeling in a cut hayfield. Managed to kill 7 in just less than an hour. Nothing like cut wheat action but was fun nonetheless.
  13. GreenDrake
    My blinds are also built in sections. When I get to the location I usually put the base on the ground floir side down...install the posts and cross bracing. Then flip it up...level ...and tether it firmly. Then just carry each wall section up and install. I have whole process down to less than an hour.
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    Make sure you put plenty of hooks inside to hang stuff. Come in handy.
  16. GreenDrake
    I only fig enough under a post to level it. I tether it front and back to an anchor in the ground. Mobile home anchors from Lowes. Forget the plywood under the roofing...too heavy. Elevators are same type system to receive the posts. I use strong ratchet ties from each corner to a tie out in the middle sbout 8 feet from the blind.
  17. GreenDrake
    Bill there are tons of YouTube videos. Soar No More has the best. All you need is a couple mojo pigeons and half dozen fullbody decoys to get started. Find a wheat field and wait till it gets cut. Put your mojos out FACING THE WIND...about 25 yards...full body behind them. I set up around 6:00 a m. Action can start fast and furious. Acoupke miles from a city ir abandoned buildings or bridges are great. Those birds come out in flocks to feed in the morning. Where are you located???
  18. GreenDrake
    I also put 2x6 pieces between the studs under the window. 2 built in shelves. Less chance to knock stuff off at the wrong time
  19. GreenDrake
    Using Elevators for the posts? They are the best.
  20. GreenDrake
    I made a 2x4 frame the size of the outside perimeter then used corrugated plastic roofing. I am able to carry it up...flop it over...and secure it with gusset plates. I bought 12 foot shhets and cut in half. 2 sheets are perfect. 1 foot overhang all around.
  21. GreenDrake
    I have built 8 boxblinds now and fount that 33 inchest up is best. However I am 5’ 8” tall so that may vary. I use adjustble swivel office chairs for the perfect hight. Too high is worse than too low in my opinion.
  22. GreenDrake
    Getting anxious for the pigeon shoots to start. Decoys are all freshened up. Added a couple more mojos...some flappers ....a carousel...and wind socks to the aresenal. Been scouting the wheat fields and they are turning nicely. I am as excited for pigeons as I used to be for deer season. Its become a bit of a sickness.
  23. GreenDrake
    I am sorry to hear that. Let him know he is loved but more importantly let him know that are loved by him. Too often we forget to give them the satisfaction of knowing the love they give us.
  24. GreenDrake
    They are tack drivers for autos. I have 4 BAR's...the 308 is incredibly accurate.
  25. GreenDrake
    My nephew got a tick bite 2 summers ago. Lyme got him good. He ended up with Bells Palsy for almost a month. Entire face was distorted. Had to turn his head sideways to drip water into his mouth. He truly looked like a monster. Full recovery thank God. Prayers to you
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