Field Notes

How to Attach Raffia to a Duck Blind: 3 Methods

You've got the raffia. You've got the blind. Now you need to get one onto the other without losing your mind or your afternoon. Here are the three attachment methods that work, when to use each one, and the mistakes that make your blind look wrong from the air.

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How Much Raffia Do You Need? Coverage Guide by Blind Type

You bought a new layout blind. Or you're finally grassing that boat. Either way, the question is the same: how much raffia do I actually need? Here's the breakdown by blind type, plus tips on storage, durability, and why going one size up is always the right call.

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Natural vs Synthetic Raffia for Duck Blinds: What the Ducks Actually See

You did everything right. Scouted for weeks. Set decoys at first light. Wind is perfect. Birds are working. They circle once, twice — then flare at 60 yards for no obvious reason. Your blind looks fine to you. It doesn't look fine to them.

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The Right Pack for Your Hunt

With our raffia packs coming back in stock this month, we at Joseph Stern have been contemplating how to advise our customers on which colors to p...

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A Guide to Ohio Outfitters

For more than a century, The Joseph Stern Company has been a family owned, Ohio company providing camouflage to nearly every guide service in the s...

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Go Natural This Easter: A Better Way to Decorate Your Baskets

Natural decor trends like farmhouse and cottagecore are driving demand for organic materials. Real natural decorations don't last — raffia does. Long-lasting, sustainable, and fits the aesthetic.

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