Hello everyone,
Wondering if someone can guide me in the right direction on some waterfowl hunting basics. Usually stay in the Elk forum but I am trying to broaden my hunting horizons.

Will be hunting relatively flat land, with some creeks running through.

Is a blind absolutely neccessary or will good camo and/or natural cover work best?

Is it nec. to sit at the head of a V pattern? If so, still need a blind?

Ducks/geese don't tend to graze fields for that long by me, given I live around a migration route, should I still scout the night before?

I've read that some people don't use decoys and still have a successful hunt. Should decoys be pulled off only if you're not having success?

If there's anything I am missing in the general waterfowl wisdom please chime in as I really appreciate the help....

Thanks,
Tim