sitsinhedges Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 I seem to be struggling with field hides lately. I have a fantastic desert camo net that conceals well but the birds approach with noticeable apprehension and mostly jinx away before they get in range. Very irritating because some times a field hide is the only viable option. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 grab yourself some armfuls of the vegetation around you and splice it in your netting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon pete Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 wrong color if its sand ,but also when using a hide make sure you have plenty of cover in the back of the hide as they will see you in there ;-) ps dont move till you see the whites of there eyes lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted August 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 wrong color if its sand ,but also when using a hide make sure you have plenty of cover in the back of the hide as they will see you in there ;-) ps dont move till you see the whites of there eyes lol Sand is the perfect colour for the stubbles but the hide does look a bit obvious all on it's own out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon pete Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 Sand is the perfect colour for the stubbles but the hide does look a bit obvious all on it's own out there. sorry i thought you were having it along the hedge i should of read it slower lol ,are you keeping still as they come in ,not moving the gun barrels ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 You could always try a prone style hide! The draw back is you obv have to lay down and this restricts your movement but it does create a hide with a less obvious profile. Other things you could consider would be a ghillie suit if your in the middle of a field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard.Hosgood Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 (edited) Making sure you have a good solid background behind you is important in my (limited) experience, so as they don't pick out "human" - also I like to have the hide, coloured to match background of it, in front high and kinda peer over the top to see what's about, and start to mount the gun as they get in to range, then pop up and let em have it! Am guessing with a field hide, surrounding yourself as much as possible is the trick! Edited August 15, 2012 by Richard.Hosgood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 (edited) A hide constructed around a good fishing umbrella in this situation has allways worked for me . Set the brolly up and then put a net up in front of the brolly to shoot over and a net over the brolly to help to hide it . This type of hide will restrict your ark of fire to a certain amount but will allow you to shoot anywhere on a field with good success . I have used this system for many ,many years with fabulous results . This hide will keep the rain and wind off you and keep your gear dry . Harnser Edited August 15, 2012 by Harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhw100 Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 I would definitely stuff it with stubble to break up the sqaure box shape. like mentioned put back net in it and stop moving so much,the more natural it looks the less attention they pay to you and more they pay to the decoys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon controller Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Hide discipline is very important with a hide in the centre of a field . Just remember Move, Mount , Shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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