I have been at it for 2 years, last year was my first year trying to self film it! I dont use a blind because I hunt public land in the mountains, and a blind seems like it makes things more difficult. I do use a decoy, hoping that the bird will focus on the decoy instead of me. But I have not had one within range using my decoy. Had one within 20 yards this fall, even got him on film, but I didnt have a shot, the camera did. He went down the hill and I still shot at him, just a bit farther and missed!