by Matt Young Given a choice, most waterfowlers would hunt in natural wetlands with plenty of cover in which to conceal themselves, such as flooded timber, salt marshes, o… See more

With origins dating back to the market-hunting era, traditional open-water layout hunting is still actively pursued by waterfowlers in many regions of this continent. … See more

Although layout hunting originated on the East Coast and the Great Lakes, innovative waterfowlers in other regions have successfully adapted this style of waterfowlin… See more

Despite the versatility of layout boats, nothing beats a coffin blind for concealing hunters on the edges of wetlands and in extremely shallow water. Built without a keel, coffin … See more