Ground blinds

[Deitz Dittrich]

Any of you use Ground blinds for bow hunting?... I have been think ing of getting one to use when hunting unfamiliar areas... so you have a better chance of moving and changing with the changing coditions...

have they worked for you?

[Mark Christianson]

I have not used one YET!
I am buying a Double Bull.

My neighbor bought 2 of them, and them things are the ticket.
Well, at least they seem pretty darn nice.
Hopefully I have some of my own opinions for future posting.

Where I live there is a lot of swamp brush. Nothing to hang a stand. This is gonna be my ticket I hope.

[Captain B.R.K]

Exudedude- I saw at Joe's for right around $20 a blind that popped up 3 ways and you sat behind it. It was only like 3 pounds and broke down easily.
I was thinking about getting it myself.

[Cooter]

Exude - They certainly work. I use them in places that have either no trees or no suitable trees for a stand. I'd recommend putting them up a week or so before you're gonna hunt, but you can kill deer from them the first day you set them up. Sometimes theire curiosity kills em - usually not big bucks but the good eatin kind. Don't overlook a blind made out of branches, logs, brush, etc.
By the way Exude, I never did go with the draw loop on my bow. I shot it 5 times and said to heck with it. Went back to the old shrink tube alignment. Just got back from CO where I killed a dandy 5X6 on the second day I've ever elk hunted. My friends now call me "Lucky" and "Horseshoe Boy". Will post pics if my redneck brain can figure it out.

[Deitz Dittrich]

Cooter-Congrats on the harvest!!!! and D loops arent for everyone.. I am more of the "if it aint broke dont fix it"kind of guy... I was just giving an opinion!!! thanks for yours on blinds!!!

[scotty18]

Exudedude, I started using a ground blind about 2 years ago. Not because I wanted to. Due to eye surgery I had, being off the ground for any period of time was out.(I get dizzy!). So I bought a Double Bull blind. The T-2 model which is the smallest one they offer. I've used it for 2 season and have had different results. I have gone from deer walking up and sticking their nose to the net to running away when they see the blind. The thing I have found works for me, I make sure to place it against a blowdown or heavy brush to help break up the background. I also think a ground blind will help to keep your scent inside and stop it from blowing around as much.

Thanks, Scotty

[This message has been edited by scotty18 (edited 09-15-2004).]

[Deitz Dittrich]

Thanks for the replies all..

[BLACKJACK]

Anybody have any problems shooting thru the mesh? Does it affect your arrow flight?

I've been lusting after one of the Double Bulls but decided to go with one of the cheaper outhouse blinds, it will be interesting to see how it works.

As someone else said, don't hesitate to set up a ground blind behind some brush or on a fenceline. I had luck last year doing that. It gets real up close and personal when you're at their level!

[panolo]

I have a T2 and love it. I have never had a problem with animals spooking. Some have been very cautious. As stated before I also use a blow down or I will use some branches from trees to help conceal it and make it blend better. I am thinking about upgrading to the T5 though. A little more room to stretch. I have had no problems with the mesh but I would and don't shoot expandables through it. I believe they say you can but I wouldn't want to risk it my self. Oh another thing that I have found is that I am very careful that you can not look through my ground blind from the outside. I will always have some holes closed so you can't see light if you look through the hole.

[scotty18]

You can get extra netting from Double Bull to cover the little windows instead of having them closed. I have had no problems shooting though the netting. I accually practice shooting though once or twice when I set up.

Scotty

[NELS-BELLS]

Under low light conditions, do you have any problems with seen your peep sight inside a double bull type blind? It must get pretty dark inside.

[panolo]

I have never had a problem in low light. Never really had to shoot when it has been super dark. Looked at the T5 today. I gotsa to get me one. Have to get a recliner for in it because it has lotsa room!

[scotty18]

I have noticed it gets dark alittle quicker inside my T2. I don't have problem with looking though a peep, I don't use one. My rule is if I can't see well enough to shoot, I pack up to leave.

Scotty