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How to Build an Inexpensive A-Frame Duck Blind

After my first time hunting mallards from an A-frame blind, I knew I wanted one. It was easy to shoot from, there was space for storage, and it was just damn comfortable. And the most important part: The ducks had no idea we were there. A-frames are the choice for duck hunting parties that don’t want to be cramped in layout blinds. These vertical blinds allow you to take seated or standing shots, better watch for incoming birds, and make better...

Photos: How to Build a Deer Blind From Pallets

Most of us are aware that prices are rising for building materials (up 300% in some cases). While that can tend to put a damper on jumping into a project, there are still ways to get things done on a tight budget. For a while now, I’ve been wanting to put a box blind on our property to give my young family a spot to hunt that allows a little wiggle room. Buying a prefabricated polyethylene palace was not in the cards and a damned 8-foot 2x4 is...

How to Kill Snow Geese on a Budget

Snow goose hunting is one of the most expensive and intense pursuits out there. The “average” snow goose spread involves a four-wheeler or UTV, an enclosed trailer, 1,000 decoys, a half-dozen car batteries, a pile of rotaries and motion decoys, and 30 gallons of gas a day just to scout and hunt. Frankly, a snow goose hunting rig can cost you $50,000 with ease. For most, snow goose hunting is cost-prohibitive, but there’s still ways to get in on...