Blind Build - Location?

[KB90]

So this will be my first year duck hunting, I have a a couple prairie potholes in mind, this one in particular is the largest and about 1km by .5km. I was thinking of getting a sneak boat for my first year, and then I came across these pictures of a blind that was built on the ice (looks a lot easier than trying to do it in the summer). It looks a lot more comfortable and I would be able to bring along my girlfriend and some friends to introduce them to it aswell.

Theres only one access point (where the truck is located) the rest is private land, so it would be boat access from there. There aren't many guys who hunt the water here, as they hunt farmland, so pressure is low.

Trouble is I've never hunted at this slough or for ducks at all, so I'm not really sure where I should build one?

For the experienced guys looking at this picture, where would you put it?

I've been to the slough several times in the fall to watch the ducks they were located pretty much everywhere on the slough in pockets. Unfortunately I never stuck around to see them take off or land...The wind up here mostly blows in from the southwest.That house is about 300 yards from the water.

Has anyone here built a blind before actually hunting the spot, I know theres some risk it may not work out, but I thought I would see what you guys think. Should I just hunt solo in a sneak boat this year?



This is the kind of blind I came across, looked like it would do the job nicely for a couple guys.

[f350ps]

I'd put it on the west side just to the right of the narrow section. K

[cavebear]

consider the food sources then pick your spot A birds gotta eat

Happy hunting

[FirePower]

The usual prevailing winds should be a factor as well as feed and surounding cover.

[wingmaster]

The obvious answer is where the birds want to be but if it were me I'd want the wind coming across the front or from somewhere behind. I would consider the narrow spot on the west side or the little bay in the south side of the point in the east side.

[Bighorn hunter]

Hey Kyle

Have hunted that spot lots in the past Next time we have a beers we can make a plan for this season

Cheers
BH

[Angus]

I'd put it on the west side just to the right of the narrow section. K

x 2. Keep the roofline of the blind as low as possible

[Dano]

I'd put it on the west side just to the right of the narrow section. K

That's the spot. Use local vegetation to hide the blind a bit.
It would be well worth it to get up early before the season and watch the birds flight pattern. Being close to the flight pattern and in an area sheltered from the wind is best (and wind from the direction of your back if possible).
Other factors are what direction the birds come in from after feeding in the fields. If they come in from the south, they may drop into the south section and you may also have to base your set up on that......
Dano