Originally posted by jmbradd Ok I think i've got my spot...
45.819503,-123.527595
park somewhere near there, hike up to the eastern edge of that larger clearing and setup a blind.
Winds in this region are generally west to east so I should be OK there, also in the morning hours light will illuminate that clearing.
As for my electronic call, where would be a good placement? In the clearing or in the forested area near me?
Took a peak on the Google Maps so I see what you are considering.
Regarding that clearing: so long as you're not on an obvious trail of any kind, keep the blind against the edge of the forest, not projecting out. Hopefully a good spot with a nice FOV will be there. I am not sure if you would have better luck with the call out in the field or near the edge - depends on habits of the fauna.
What's typical of human activity in the area? Fairly light? I noticed Boom Lake a bit further to the north, so I was curious if it's not used, etc. Depending on your target, early AM can be excellent for fauna drinking behavior.
One suggestion if you plan to get in early: buy a Streamlight or similar LED pen flashlight (red or green LED) so if needed, it doesn't affect your night vision. Very handy for setups, etc. in the dark.