RE: Ground blind ideas
I've tried the tree seats, and haven't had much luck, mostly due to my considerable bulk. I can't get far enough away from the tree get drawn while sitting on the seat. I have used a standard metal folding chair with good success. I sit so that I am facing at a 90 degree angle to where I want/expect to shoot so that I shouldn't have to move too much. I have done the bucket thing too, but my ass got REAL tired, real quick. There are a bunch of good, small chairs out now that have fold up legs. I used on up in Canada last year and it was comfortable, with a swivel seat as well. A bucket designed for dove hunting has also worked for me, since they are usually a little taller.