Reddit mentions: The best hunting blinds

I have a Gazelle Hub and I love it.

Sets up by myself in literally 30 seconds., no poles to assemble. It just unfolds and pops up. Takes maybe 5 minutes to pack up. Tall enough for my 6’ to stand in with a few inches to spare. Don’t have to crawl to get in. Good venting and great weather cover. Very sturdy. Especially if the sides are tied off. It’ll sleep 3 at least very comfortably. I wouldn’t have any problem fitting all my gear and a chair in there for myself if the weather turned on me. It’s worth a look.

https://www.amazon.com/Gazelle-33300-Pop-Up-Portable-Camping/dp/B078TSRNNB

I just bought a Rhino R75 Blind and I really like it thus far. Comes with a backpack carrying case, easy to put up and take down(although no floor on it, just on the grass).


I use one of those three leg folding stools, I got mine at academy for like $6, and sit on that in the blind. Seems to work well for me, and I scented it up in Doe P. So not only is my scent contained in it, anything that gets out should be covered by the Doe P.


If you in michigan, I'd find a place on public land that borders with a corn field. Most deer will enter the field to eat, then retreat back into the woods to bed down. Look for game trails heading from thick bedding areas toward feeding areas.



I live in Texas now so Public land Deer LOVE acorns. So I set myself up on trees that are producing acorns for the animals to eat.

I am more of a treestand guy, but I do hunt from a couple of tradtional hub blinds, as well as one of these from time to time. I mention the latter because it's my goto when high-mobility is key. Even though you can see side to side, there's no chance of a shot other than straight forward. That's the major drawback. The positive is that it fits in a backpack style form factor and you don't have to carry a separate chair.

Will be hunting in NE Wisconsin so I know the Blaze Orange is a requirement. Looking at getting a cheap blind but not sure what is good, what isn't. Any thoughts on this one? Really appreciate the tips!

Iv been successful with pop up ground blinds for turkey... Not sure if deer would mind it... If u can build one temporary or permanent I would do that.

https://www.amazon.com/Ameristep-Doghouse-Ground-Blind-Realtree/dp/B00JA82FV0/ref=sr_1_5?s=hunting-fishing&ie=UTF8&qid=1505516749&sr=1-5&keywords=ground+blind

https://www.amazon.com/Ameristep-Care-Taker-Blind-Realtree-Xtra/dp/B00JQHWT52/ref=sr_1_4?s=hunting-fishing&ie=UTF8&qid=1505516749&sr=1-4&keywords=ground+blind

If u go with the pop up set it up a few days early so the new plastic smell wears off :)

honestly, you might be better off getting 4 of these

If you wanted two people to share one, you can find decent 2 seaters for about $100

I don't know if you are looking at sheer practicality, or were dead set on building something as an experience, but one of those and a stool/bucket would do nicely.

I use this blind in NY for both fall and spring. Works well for both turkey and deer. Turkey don't care how long it's been there, they don't really hang out and take in the view so you can just pack it and set it up on the same day. Deer are a lot more perceptive so you want to put it where you'll be hunting probably a month or so ahead of time to be safe. Also doesn't hurt to throw brush across it to try to cover smells.

In case you are feeling like building more barriers.

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyANyP1m9vc
  
  
• http://www.homedepot.com/p/3-4-in-x-10-ft-PVC-Class-200-Plain-End-Pipe-57570/100168741
  
  
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• Either this https://www.amazon.com/Agfabric-10-Wx12-L-Mosquito-Netting-barrier/dp/B00X3AXS6W/
  
  
• https://www.amazon.com/LOOGU-Woodland-Military-Camouflage-Polyester/dp/B00NPMNNUY
  
  
• or maybe burlap
  
  
• Optionally https://www.harborfreight.com/finger-release-ratcheting-pvc-cutter-62588.html
  
  
  For indoor use, you could also use this for material.
  
  https://www.harborfreight.com/5-ft-6-in-x-7-ft-6-in-blue-all-purposeweather-resistant-tarp-69136.html

You should look into camouflage netting. It would work a little better than using a tarp for concealment. Although a tarp servers more purposes, especially in winter.


https://www.amazon.com/Ginsco-Woodland-Camouflage-Military-Decorations/dp/B01M35SSDX/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=camo%2Bnetting%2Btent&qid=1574412849&sr=8-6&th=1&psc=1

It definitely is! I took a buck 3 years ago in a blind like this: http://www.amazon.com/Hunters-Specialties-Portable-Ground-Collapsible/dp/B00AZTYWPU

You just need a tree for a back drop and the right time to draw back. It is challenging and you will need to take your scent control to the next level. But it is a rush being so close to a deer on the ground.

http://www.amazon.com/GhostBlind-GBP-041P-AZ-Ghostblind-4-Panel-Predator/dp/B007R4QI1C/

I have a Napier walking/shooting stick umbrella combo:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Napier-Deluxe-Seat-Stick-Umbrella/dp/B008VQVITM

The umbrella ribs are thick nylon and you'll do a Mary Poppins before the wind breaks it.

I’m essentially using this style blind with 5ft wood stakes:

https://www.amazon.com/Primos-Up-N-Down-Stakeout-Adjustable-Ground/dp/B00AN0V2WC/ref=pd_aw_fbt_200_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=R67PMM5Q9C0ZGX6Z1HR9

Not an exact match (or ultralight), but this seems to check a lot of the boxes: https://www.amazon.com/Catoma-Adventure-Shelters-Enhanced-64561F/dp/B007P5O2LG

Military Camo Net?

They now sell blaze orange panels to put on your blind specifically to meet these needs. Some companies are also coming out with blaze orange roofs for their blinds.

Have you looked at the Beard Buster Blind Hog backpack?

There are tons of types. If you have a home built blind this might work

But there are others as well. Even the thin ones are better I feel deer just don't seem to see through it. I have never had an issue. Shooting through the ones that came with my blind. And I bought the thin crap from Wal Mart as a replacement.