Ultradog Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 My hunting buddy Mike and I have been talking about doing this for years but never got around to it. But this year we finally decieded to get it done. So we priced out the materials for a 6'X6' enclosed stand but sheesh it would have been expensive. So I started watching the free section of Craigslist for stuff and have been real fortunate to get almost everything we needed for nothing. We even expanded it so it's 6.5' X 8'. 6.5 so it just fits between the fenders on my trailer. All the sheething, 2Xs, siding, shingles, door (even got the key), insulation and interior paneling came at no cost. We bought the windows - 3 of them 4'X4' and the one small one for $60 for all of them. We've both donated a few studs, nails and I had some aluminum soffit and fascia, etc left over from a house I did. We might have about $150 in it now. Almost done with the exterior now then will move inside to insulate it and panel it. We will haul it up to my land and trench the wires in for an electric heater, one light and coffee pot. Take the power from one of my rental houses up there. Oops - small rent increase. I hunt on a promontory overlooking an extinct gravel pit where I've developed a couple of deer plots. This will sit on 4 blocks about 6 inches off the ground. Maybe like a couple of old softies in this thing - hot coffee, cribbage board, one guy can take a nap while the other is on watch. Sure gonna be nicer than freezing our butts off like we've done for so many years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 The longer you can hunt, the better your odds of seeing a good one. In realy cold weather a lot of guys head back in by 8 am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowhunter97 Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Thats awesome lol it looks like a mini house/ shed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smha6784 Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 New Deer Stand Jesus that "stand" is almost bigger than my camp lol and I'm not joking that's the sad part Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierhunter Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 New Deer Stand Holy cow that's some work but I'm sure it will allow plenty of comfort when it gets too chilly for the other guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 looks cozy. are you making that thing mobile? I know many take advantage of old ag wagon frames. you can hook up to it with your truck and tow it to your hunting location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 I've still been thinking about making a round bale blind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Nice shooting house. Maybe post some more pics after you get it in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Really cool. :yes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billkay Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 Wow! Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry264 Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 Gosh! That would be considered a "Dwelling" in West Virginia and wouldn't be allowed to shoot within 400 ft. of it. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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