Heaters in a Blind.

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Ive never used a heater in my deer blinds. We hunt thick brush and most shots would be 30-50yds from the blind to the feed.

I always figured the deer would smell the heater untill this weekend I went out and hunted in a friends blind and he had a Mr. Heater in it. We had several deer come in and the heater didnt seem to bother them at all.

Are many of you using heaters? if so what kind and have you noticed it affecting the der at all?
 
I usually use a kerosene heater in our blinds. I find that they give off less moisture than propane heaters and the scopes do not fog up as they do with propane as the temps do get done to -30 some days but ususally -20 to 0deg cel. The blinds are usually located 100y or more away from the deer so I do not think the smell will affect them.

Keith
 
As long as you're set-up so the deer are not downwind from you, all is well. I've sat in my ground blind smoking a Capt. Black cigar and had deer 30 yds from me...
 
David K said:
.. Just be very, very, careful, when it comes to the possibility of Carbon Monoxide poisoning. ..... David K
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Since you see the warnings not to use them in tents to avoid poisoning, I'd suspect this is a good warning. My family has known two different people who've died from using those heaters in enclosed spaces... no idea what kind of blinds people are using but could be something to be aware of.
 
deadhead said:
I always open two windows and get a cross breeze going before lighting any heater. Very good advice.
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I just like good outdoor gear... opening windows for a breeze probably kills the benefits of a heater. Better one good jacket, pants, and gloves set than having to pack heaters and fuel and all that. We make gear good enough for Antarctica in Canada, so it's certainly okay for November in the field. :)
 
Ardent said:
I just like good outdoor gear... opening windows for a breeze probably kills the benefits of a heater. Better one good jacket, pants, and gloves set than having to pack heaters and fuel and all that. We make gear good enough for Antarctica in Canada, so it's certainly okay for November in the field. :)
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Sitting still for an entire day in -15 to -30 is very different than walking around in temperatures that are colder....surely you're aware of this...
 
Big Jon said:
Sitting still for an entire day in -15 to -30 is very different than walking around in temperatures that are colder....surely you're aware of this...
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Yes, very aware, took my whitetail last year in -30, and spent days out there just sitting and watching, just good gear not in a blind. The money's better spent on arctic outerwear gear.
 
Ardent said:
Yes, very aware, took my whitetail last year in -30, and spent days out there just sitting and watching, just good gear not in a blind. The money's better spent on arctic outerwear gear.
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We hit -30 before deer season ended last year? In Alberta? :)

Either way, if arctic outwear works for you than have at 'er...it's no better or no worse than a heated blind. Personally, having spent extended periods of time in very cold temperatures, if I am stationary I get cold despite wearing quality outerwear. Although I have never sprung for arctic expedition gear.
 
Big Jon said:
We hit -30 before deer season ended last year? In Alberta? :)

Either way, if arctic outwear works for you than have at 'er...it's no better or no worse than a heated blind. Personally, having spent extended periods of time in very cold temperatures, if I am stationary I get cold despite wearing quality outerwear. Although I have never sprung for arctic expedition gear.
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Yes, we did, foothills late November at 4300'. Spend a lot of time outside too (work outside), and haven't encountered temps in the foothills, at home just south of the territories, or in the NWT's good gear couldn't make perfectly comfortable. Less crap to lug too.
 
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