wildthing Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 I was wondering how many of you out there plan on hunting out of a ground blind this fall? Can anyone comment on a quality ground blind that is on the market right now? I planted 2 acres of Tecomate clover this past spring and was thinking about hunting over it is the early part of archery this season. It is positioned in a valley with bedding on one side, brush and some open hiilside on the other. Deer feed every night in the plot. I cut down some trees to creat some brush piles that offer perfect cover too. I have seen doe and shooter bucks in the plot all summer. I might give it a try a few times to fill a doe tag early season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Double Bull is my choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Whatever you get. let the blind out a couple of weeks before the season to let the deer get used to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoytbowhunter Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 My Choice is Ameristep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Well Laura...to answer your 1st question, yes I plan to bowhunt from some ground blinds but I'm old school. I started bowhunting from ground level thanks to a good friend of mine back in 1992 making natural blinds out of cut limbs and brush. Prior to that I was strickly an aerial bowhunter. Back in those days hunting from the ground was virtually unheard of in these parts. Other bowhunters actually thought we were nuts until they saw us consistently killing deer that way. Since then about the only thing I do different is use some netting behind me for a solid backdrop but still mainly use cut limbs, brush, etc. taped together with electrical tape on the front side of my blind. The electrical tape is to help hold and keep things in place, including the smaller limbs around my shooting holes. On average it usually takes me about an hour to make a natural blind but it's not mobile like a commercial blind. If you're preference is toward a commercial blind take Oneida man's advice and check out those blinds. Like LifeNRA said, put it out early to let the deer get used to it and it won't hurt to add a little brush around it to help blend into the surrounding cover too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest totalscaf Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 I agree with rhino, even when you use the mobile blinds it best to have foilage behind it at least the height of the blind and also kind of lean some limbs around it to make "fit in" to the surrounding better. But by far they are the most comfortable of all conventional set up's and makes hunting in the rain not so bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hold_em_Archery Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 The double bulls are the nicest that are on the market (IMO), but if your like me, and you can't afford one, or if weight and portability are an issue, then Ameristep has some great options. I just got a Dog House blind this past spring. I intended to use it for Turkey, but I am going to give it a try in early season archery, just to see what happens. Good luck to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildthing Posted August 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 call me picky...but I don't like the camo patterns on the double bull blinds. I guess if they are effective, that is what should matter. I might pick something up this weekend...we'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 The double bulls are the nicest that are on the market (IMO), but if your like me, and you can't afford one, or if weight and portability are an issue, then Ameristep has some great options. I just got a Dog House blind this past spring. I intended to use it for Turkey, but I am going to give it a try in early season archery, just to see what happens. Good luck to you. I to own an Ameristep Intimadator blind. So far I like it very much. Easy to set up, costs way less than the DB. call me picky...but I don't like the camo patterns on the double bull blinds. I guess if they are effective, that is what should matter. I might pick something up this weekend...we'll see. I agree, I am sure the camo works, but I think they need a make-over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildthing Posted August 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 yeah...one would think that with the various Realtree and Mossy Oak patterns, DB would get a license to one of those camo patterns. But, that is why I sit here and make comments on forums from my office computer and they manufacture and sell hunting blinds...haha... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodtrails Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 I use a natural blind also. It's kinda fun going out to scout spots and make blinds. Also very gratifying when it all comes togther and you bring home the venison. Good luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildthing Posted September 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 I think I am gonna get an Ameristep ground blind to hunt over the food plot I planted. I think I'd have a pretty good chance of harvesting a doe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYBowhunter71 Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 I recommend trying a couple out in the store before you choose. I made the mistake of getting one without sitting in it first, and found that I was too tall to be able to shott from inside. They make those things for little people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rad_112176 Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 Everyone here has given some great advise and i also own a API ground blind. I hunt from a tree 99% of the time, but it is nice to have for the rain days. The biggest mistake i made when i first started using it was to open all the windows so i had numerous shooting lanes. You and only open a couple of windows because the more windows you use the more light you let in so it is easier for the deer to see you. I have also started wearing black when hunting out of a blind. It blends in much better and you don't catch the light spots on your camo moving around. Hope it helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildthing Posted September 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 good points rad and NY bowhunter... I will keep them in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddhunter Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 I too hunt mostly from the tree but since my kids have started going with me I own 2 Ameristep blinds, Original Doghouse and Doghouse TSC. The Ameristep are much lighter and easier to set up than the DB and much much cheaper. If you are going to be packing it a wase, the Original Doghouse is much lighter than the TSC because it doesn't have the zip-away floor. That floor adds alot of wieght and the TSC shooting windows (the ones with the plastic scent control) will fit the Original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildthing Posted September 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2007 maddhunter...does the Ameristep have enough room to sit comfortably, draw a bow, and shoot? I am 5'9, which isn't very tall, I just want to make sure the blind has room to move and shoot in the sitting position. Please let me know...info much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesleycasey Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 i hunt out of an AMERISTEP as well the doghouse i think its called ......VERY nice....keeps u out of the elements and pretty much made of the same material as a tent and if u use a propane heater on those frigid days the hold in heat somewhat but very nice i use mine mostly when i take my lil brother hes still young and got that "moving" still in his system so the blind covers that up well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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