Natural Ground Blinds
Although deer hunting from a stand is an excellent resource, there will be times when an appropriate tree is not available. Rather than using a portable manufactured blind, a natural ground blind may be a better choice.
Natural ground blinds are made by simply using available materials found in nature. This can be blown down trees, standing corn stalks, bushes, brush piles, tall grass, broken limbs, or any other material found in nature that can be used to break the outline of the hunter.
The best approach is to locate areas of deer travel that already have these materials near by. It will probably be necessary to trim away a few holes to shoot through or to add a few additional materials to insure concealment. The idea is to keep the natural look and not create a man made structure that sticks out to the deer.
Make sure to use a comfortable stool inside the blind. This will help reduce fatigue and allow for longer sitting. If possible try to have back support such as a standing tree or an attached back rest for the stool.
Always pay attention to the wind. Use a good scent blocking suit or saturate your clothing in a scent illumination product. If the wind is not in your favor, choose another location to hunt.
Good luck and be safe.
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Ground Blinds For Deer
Deer hunting tips: Ground blinds have come a long way since the early days. Today they come in a variety of styles. They are very effective in many areas of deer hunting and can be used by all hunters. They are easily transported to hunting areas and generally easy to set up.
Styles
Ground blinds can be as simple as a few walls stood up in a box or circle form or half box or circle form where the hunter sits inside or behind. The hunter then looks over the top of the walls. However, better blinds are completely enclosed with four walls and a roof allowing the hunter to be entirely concealed. They are very light weight and can be set up in only seconds.
Considerations
There are considerations to using ground blinds. They need to be used in conjunction with natural landscape to be effective. Always add bushes or tree branches around the blind for better cover. This way the blind blends in to the surroundings. Many deer hunters use stools inside the blinds for better comfort.
Use
Ground blinds come in handy in areas with limited tree stand availabilities. They are also good during rainy weather conditions assuming the hunter is using an enclosed style blind. Most blinds come in pouches with attached straps for carrying by hand or over the back.
Patterns
Ground blinds come in an assortment of camouflaged color patterns. Make sure to use the appropriate color style of the areas to be hunted. This way the blind has a more natural appearance and does not stand out to cautious deer. Also try not to use blinds in wide open fields with no cover. This will draw attention from deer.
Tips
Ground blinds with windows, screens, or doors in all directions are considered the best. This way the hunter has a complete field of view of the hunting area. Make sure to stake the blind down during windy days or when left unoccupied for any length of time. Strong winds can wreak havoc on a blind. Tent stakes can be used if the blind did not come with supplied stakes.
If the blind comes with a floor, make sure to clear the area where the blind is to be placed. Sharp objects such as sticks or rocks can damage the floor. If using a stool, make sure there are no sharp edges on the stool legs.
The hunter should always spray the ground blind with cover scent upon purchase to remove factory smells. The blind should be sprayed again before each use. Also the hunter needs to use cover scent on one’s self to help mask human odors.
Ground blinds make great additions to the many accessories used by hunters today. Learn to use ground blinds properly by following these deer hunting tips for better hunting success.
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