RTF Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 This will be my first year bowhunting whitetails from a ground blind. I could use some pointers if you have any. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bow_hunter101 Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 Make sure to watch your head movement! Deer can see your head in the blind windows and it's easy for them to catch your sillhouette. Keep as many windows shut as you can so they won't catch movement as easily. I took a doe less than 2 weeks ago from a ground blind with my bow. She definately new something was in the blind, but I just stayed super still and waited for the right time to draw. I shot her from less than 10 yards. It's a blast taking one from the ground! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slughunter Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 If you have shoot through window netting keep them up, they are great. I had a doe at 7 yards yesterday and she was looking at the blind and couldnt see me. But if you have expandable broadheads you cant shoot through the window netting cause it will open the broadhead and give you some crazy arrow flight. I would also make sure to brush it in the best possible and try to get it in the shade cause most blinds have cheap fabric that is shinny and reflective in a way. And I would also suggest if you can to keep the windows behind you shut so that its blacked out in the blind, making it harder for anything to see inside. Just my little thoughts on using a blind. -shane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTF Posted October 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 Thanks guys. I do have shoot through windows. This is the blind I bought. It is my first one. http://www.groundmax.com/hunting_blinds/escape_deluxe.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallone Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 If you can set it up in cover or at least close as you can get. I put mine up in a small batch up pines and blend it in as well as you can by putting branches, bushes and whatever else you have around all over it. The better you blend it in the less spooked the deer are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dartonman Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 All great answers.....other tricks to think of, and blending the blind in is a huge plus...rake out the floor of the blind, clear from all leaves and stick......this will help you a great deal at crunch time to shoot the deer.....and if you can, shoot a couple arrows from your seat in the yard at home, and add a padding if you are sitting too low....practice outside at home before hunting from it....it is different in a lot of ways from shooting from an elevated position......and wear black...yep, no camo upper body, black face mask and hood, and even jacket if you have it...and only have one or two front windows open at a time, this will totally conceal you.....blend it in good, have fun and enjoy buddy...keep us posted........al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 I hunted out of a ground blind for the first time last Monday. As said earlier, watch you head movment. I was amazed at how quickly the deer picked up movement inside. I hope you leafed in the blind. If possible do not open all of the windows because it will light up the inside of the tent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DowninWhiteys Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 Good advice from everyone. If you aren't able to brush up your blind or get it where it can't be relatively hidden, try leaving it up for a few days if possible. That way deer can get used to seeing it and not get spooked by it every time they come by. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodtrails Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 I wanted to try using one to. Keep us posted on how you do!:cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTF Posted October 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 I will keep you guys up to date. I have not gotten to use it yet. I have been duck hunting. Thanks for all the tips and tricks.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllinoisHunter Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 If you're close to a field edge, as others have said, make sure to use as much outer cover as possible. Deer can see those things from a mile away if not properly hidden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 I've been busted in mine before,,, until i moved into some cover to help hide it..... now they dont know what hit em ........ lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 I will keep you guys up to date. I have not gotten to use it yet. I have been duck hunting. Thanks for all the tips and tricks.. One thing I forgot to mention. I found that mine had that "new plastic" smell. I let it air out for a few days before I set it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colescott1 Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 My most memorable hunt ever came the 1st weekend I used a ground blind. Put it on the edge of an alfalfa field, and used some weeds to help brush it in a bit along a fence row. Friday, took my then 3 year old son out for his 1st hunt....never got a shot, but did see some doe in the distance. Saturday night, returned with my then 5 year old daughter. Right at prime time, she had had enough, so we were in the tent, packing up her stuff. Look up, and 3 bucks came out of the woods, worked in till about 25 yards. 2 of them were sparring with each other, right in front of the blind. At her pleading, I nailed the 3rd. She's ruined for life. Thinks everytime out should be that eventful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 I sprayed mine down with acorn fall cover scent, grabbed a bunch of leaves and dumped everything in a large pile on the ground. Left it there for a couple of nights when i first got it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTF Posted October 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 I like my blind. Have not seen a deer from it yet. I am having trouble seeing through the camo screens later in the day as the sun starts (pre-dusk) to go down. I have to open my main shooting window during this time frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13littleones Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 I made a blind last week and let it cool off for a few days. I made it out of sticks and all that good stuff. The doe I shot busted me, but her curiosity got the best of her as she paid the price. At one time she was 7 yards away trying to get a good look at me..It was awesome! Shot her at 30 yards after about 5 min. of stomping her feet.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTF Posted November 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 Very cool 13littleones. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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