Permanent blinds on public waters require authorization from whom?

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Permanent blinds on public waters require authorization from the landowner or submerged-land authorization authority. This is because these blinds sit on or extend into submerged lands, which may be private property or controlled by a state agency. Obtaining permission ensures you’re not trespassing and that the placement complies with property rights, safety, and habitat rules. Local or federal government bodies don’t automatically grant this permission, and it isn’t legal to assume no authorization is needed.