Eliminate Shine in a new blind hunting ground

If you buy a new toy or car, you want to keep it looking as clean and sharp as possible for as long as possible, right? Not so with your new hunting blind. It may seem crazy to throw mud on your new blind, but when it comes to hunting, the more natural something looks and smells, the better.

No matter how gloss resistant your new blind is, it never hurts to give it a more natural, blackout look. The best way to do this is to use some camouflage from nature: mud.

Set up your new shade now, if you haven’t already. It’s always good to practice a bit before the actual hunt. It’s time to get down and dirty. Grab a bucket and fill it with mud (or make your own mud paste out of dirt and water…you get the idea). Dip an old paintbrush into your crockery bucket and start painting your new blind. Once you get a good overall coat, allow the mud to dry completely. This could take anywhere from several hours to a full day. Once it’s dry, brush any excess dirt from the blind. The mud will soak into the fibers of the blind and give it a dull finish that won’t spook game. The mud bath will also help remove the “new” smell from the blind.

Another trick for breaking in a new blind is to let it sit in your backyard for a few days before the hunt to air out and take on the natural scent of the great outdoors. The glow will also start to dim naturally if you let your blind stay out long enough.