I do and it works great. Might want to consider a sidearm to have handy just in case. I had a bear last year just 3 feet outside my blind. I used a brickhouse total scent control blind and set it up about 15 yards from the bait with the only open windows facing the bait. I dressed in black to match the inside of the blind and used the shoot through windows. It is worth it to take in a comfortable chair. Much more comfortable than sitting in a tree. Plus I don't like heights!!!!