Ground Blind Question

Farmer · Post by **Farmer** » Sat Oct 16, 2004 12:31 am

Have a new area to hunt whitetail. The best section of the farm does not have trees big enough to hang a stand. I am wondering about using a portable ground blind.. Anyone here use one to hunt with thier crossbow?
Any opinion on what I should look for in a blind. How are they to hunt from ?

Work is taking up the majority of my time so I am hoping to find a blind I can grab and set up/take down easily.

Brampton Mike · Post by **Brampton Mike** » Sat Oct 16, 2004 5:22 am

I use an Ameristep Outhouse blind...works great for me her ein the great white north!!!!!!!! i cn also get a winter camo pattern cover for it si I so desire!

Brampton Mike

Hammer man · Post by **Hammer man** » Sat Oct 16, 2004 5:23 am

Farmer, I hunt from the ground mostly and look for ambush spots that are down wind of the trail 20 yards out or so. Try to find a shadowy spot in brush , against a stump , boulder etc. I havent used a premade blind as yet but get plenty close to the game, sometimes I use some camoed cloth and put brush in front of it to hide behind,I have several different shades for different areas,and seasons. get a stool or bucket to sit on ,makes the ol back feel better after a long day. Good Luck, Hammer man

BigBear · Post by **BigBear** » Sat Oct 16, 2004 8:20 am

Farmer wrote:Have a new area to hunt whitetail. The best section of the farm does not have trees big enough to hang a stand. I am wondering about using a portable ground blind.. Anyone here use one to hunt with thier crossbow?
Any opinion on what I should look for in a blind. How are they to hunt from ?

Work is taking up the majority of my time so I am hoping to find a blind I can grab and set up/take down easily.

...I use the WigWam hunting blind....it works great, and it does'nt seem to bother the deer

...one thing that i do is, when i have my shooting windows open, and there's a wind, i put clothes pegs on the window flaps....this keeps them from flapping around....also set up and take down, takes just minutes

Farmer · Post by **Farmer** » Sat Oct 16, 2004 9:01 am

I just had a look at the wigwam on an American site. Looks to have enough room. Where do you find it here in Ontario?

mtbyak · Post by **mtbyak** » Sat Oct 16, 2004 9:04 am

BB, glad to here you like the WigWam, I just purchased mine

but have not had a chance to actually use it

Have set it up in the yard a few times to get the hang of it & it is very easy to put up & take down.

Farmer,
I got mine at Archers Nook in London. Cost was $109 CDN plus our lovely gov'ts share.

Shoot Straight
Kirk

gametrail · Post by **gametrail** » Sat Oct 16, 2004 9:20 am

I use a double bull archery blind alot. They are light weight, and set up in seconds, and lots of room.[ www.doublebullarchery.com] Check them out.

Partikle · Post by **Partikle** » Sat Oct 16, 2004 11:17 am

Sportsmans guide has pretty good prices...
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=145626

$40 USD

$55 USD

CaptainCharles · Post by **CaptainCharles** » Sat Oct 16, 2004 12:52 pm

Go with the Double Bull Import 5! Loaded with features and plnty of room to use crossbow from without it sticking out the shooting windows! I can almost stand straight up in mine!

huntin1 · Post by **huntin1** » Sun Oct 17, 2004 1:12 pm

I use an Ameristep Doghouse TSC, plenty of room for a crossbow and sets up, comes down very easily. Friend has a doublebull, they are better but cost 2-3 times as much. If money is no object go with the doublebull. I have no experience with the Wigwam so can't comment.

huntin1

hunter elite · Post by **hunter elite** » Sun Oct 17, 2004 4:15 pm

i use the outhouse blind also and so does a buddy of mine and we like then alot.work great with crossbows and there cheap and lightweight too

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