RE: Question on strategy.....setting up at night
Jeff, we set up on Saturday less than 100 yards from a bird that was roosted out in front of us and he pitched down right after first light and came in. This was only the second time Lyle had set up the blind and the first time in the dark so he had some issues and made a little more noise than he would have liked, but it didn't seem to cause any issues.
So, late at night or early in the morning you should be fine. Can't wait to hear how you guys do.