Looking to see everyone's thoughts on blind hunting, wife is thinking she would like to be in a blind and either wait for the deer to naturally cycle out of the bush or have me and or the father in law push bush to move em toward her. I'm trying to decide if she is better in a full 2 man blind with good sized cut outs or more like sitting behind a turkey blind and having her knee for a rest vs a shooting stick? Have u guys ever tried either? Tia
Blind hunting
- Thread starter rgp11
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I am a firm believer on being comfortable while hunting. During November deer/bear hunting, I use a Mr Buddy heater in my blind. 100% worth it (for me). I have shot multiple deer and bears from my heated blind and I don't think the game cares too much. Would I have shot more not being in a blind? Maybe. I'd have more sight lines and shot paths just sitting out somewhere.
Early archery I've shot deer from a treestand (October is often pretty warm in SW Ontario) and sometime I will sit on a bucket in full camo behind my mesh net blind (turkey blind?) but if cold/rain/snow then 100% I'll be comfortable in my heated blind.
So I say 'go for it' and be comfortable, whether you are gun or bow hunting.
Early archery I've shot deer from a treestand (October is often pretty warm in SW Ontario) and sometime I will sit on a bucket in full camo behind my mesh net blind (turkey blind?) but if cold/rain/snow then 100% I'll be comfortable in my heated blind.
So I say 'go for it' and be comfortable, whether you are gun or bow hunting.
freddyfour
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Brant County, Ontario
Blinds are where it is at if your gonna sit in one spot all day.
My blind is 100 ish yards from the house. The deer pass through my property going to and from feeding and bedding areas.
8 feet off the ground and windows all around. A couple of office chairs and it can get rather cosy in there even in the Manitoba
weather we can get. It certainly cuts the wind and keeps you warm.
I can putz around in my stand and not have to worry about spooking the deer, as it is set up year round and they're used to it being
in their space.
Made one for a neighbour and he loves being up the 6 feet in the air: you can see over or through the willows so much easier when you're
off the ground.
Even a Pop Up blind on the ground is good for keeping the weather off of you and you can watch the wildlife without disturbing them, too
8 feet off the ground and windows all around. A couple of office chairs and it can get rather cosy in there even in the Manitoba
weather we can get. It certainly cuts the wind and keeps you warm.
I can putz around in my stand and not have to worry about spooking the deer, as it is set up year round and they're used to it being
in their space.
Made one for a neighbour and he loves being up the 6 feet in the air: you can see over or through the willows so much easier when you're
off the ground.
Even a Pop Up blind on the ground is good for keeping the weather off of you and you can watch the wildlife without disturbing them, too
I've been using a pop-up blind for a couple of seasons now. There are lots of benefits, and not too many drawbacks. You can get away with a bit more movement, and it gets you out of the wind and rain. It probably helps with scent control, but I think you should still be mindful of wind direction. On really cold days I've had a little stove going inside, and it really warms the place up.
Drawbacks: your field of view can be limited. I was slipping out for bathroom break last year and got busted by a doe & fawn coming up from behind. They never came back in daylight hours. If you get a really heavy snowfall it might not support the weight. It can get you down sitting in a dark little enclosure looking at the same scenery all day.
Drawbacks: your field of view can be limited. I was slipping out for bathroom break last year and got busted by a doe & fawn coming up from behind. They never came back in daylight hours. If you get a really heavy snowfall it might not support the weight. It can get you down sitting in a dark little enclosure looking at the same scenery all day.
I personally hate being in a blind when the weather isn’t horrible, don’t feel like I’m “in the woods” the same as being fully open.
That said my wife would never get out there if I didn’t set up a blind, chair, wool blanket and heater for her. Have snacks and tea. Better make sure there’s signal too because the cell phone is 100% necessary.
That said my wife would never get out there if I didn’t set up a blind, chair, wool blanket and heater for her. Have snacks and tea. Better make sure there’s signal too because the cell phone is 100% necessary.
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freddyfour
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Brant County, Ontario
Also perfect for small children, helps to keep their movement hidden better.
jlovie
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
I've always hunted out of blinds and stands but given my choice, I'd be in a tree stand where I feel like I can see a whole lot better, this obviously depends on your terrain. As far as ground blinds go, I always like to go bigger. You usually have a better field of view but more importantly, if a deer comes out in a weird spot and you aren't prepared, a bigger blind leaves a little more wiggle room if you have to adjust for a shot, I've learned that the hard way.
Here is a pic of my stand at the farm that I've done well in. In a perfect world it would be a foot larger all around but I built it according to the material I had on hand. Plus it was fun having my nephew come out and paint it.
Here is a pic of my stand at the farm that I've done well in. In a perfect world it would be a foot larger all around but I built it according to the material I had on hand. Plus it was fun having my nephew come out and paint it.
It’s a great way to hunt. Just like fish swim rule...deer/big game walk(s), and they have four legs! They walk a lot lol.
Quiet chairs, shooting sticks that are high enough. I close up the back 2/3 and sit in the back 2/3 in dark and focus on front side for wind and light control. I will shovel them on for level seating, cut everything with shears and hand saws to nearly all dirt floor for silence. Take the thermos of hot choc or soup etc and put in your hours. You’ll see awesome things every day.
I’ve set up blinds in archery season and had slammer whitetails within bow range within several hours. Would run a buddy heater for November whitetail no prob although we tend to dress for no heater and not hold hold out for tanks in brutal cold...if so the buddy would come. Canadian tire for metal leg folding chairs with padded seat and seat back. Shorten legs as necessary. Quiet chairs is important imo.
Quiet chairs, shooting sticks that are high enough. I close up the back 2/3 and sit in the back 2/3 in dark and focus on front side for wind and light control. I will shovel them on for level seating, cut everything with shears and hand saws to nearly all dirt floor for silence. Take the thermos of hot choc or soup etc and put in your hours. You’ll see awesome things every day.
I’ve set up blinds in archery season and had slammer whitetails within bow range within several hours. Would run a buddy heater for November whitetail no prob although we tend to dress for no heater and not hold hold out for tanks in brutal cold...if so the buddy would come. Canadian tire for metal leg folding chairs with padded seat and seat back. Shorten legs as necessary. Quiet chairs is important imo.
