Blind or no blind for South Dakota west river hunt

[Cockeye]

Was wondering if we should take blind for hunting over water or is it more spot & stalk in South Dakota west side. Thanks

 

[nowen22]

Depends on what time of the year you go. If it’s early season, hunting water with a blind wouldn’t be a bad idea, unless you can get up higher and glass further around and bed stuff down. If you’re hunting the rut, there’s a good chance it’ll be cold as freakin balls and sitting in a blind over a transition area is a real struggle. I’ve killed deer without a blind while sitting and also spot and stalk, both are fun. Up to you what you like better. IMO I like spot and stalk the best either way

 

[jmez]

We have had twice our normal amount of rainfall this summer. There is literally water everywhere. Likely won't be productive trying to dig ester this year.

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[Rich M]

If you have room in the truck and already have the blind, I wouldn't leave it home. Just in case.

 

[Cockeye]

Going to be in September 29 to scout in northwest for October 1 bow season. Truck is pretty pack full from hunting 3 states and multi tags of bow elk, muley and bow & rifle bear tags. Sounds like water isn’t issue this year with heavy snow this past winter and wet spring and summer.

 

[Ace12]

We’re going the same week. I’m bringing a stand Incase I stumble across a nice whitetail along the rivers

 

[KurtR]

i would leave the blind at home. Been here 40 years and still looking for a straight tree to put a stand in like they do down south

 

[sdarcher]

My suggestion would be to leave it home. A lot of water in SD this year!!!!!