I see the biggest reason folks are using pop-up blinds more and more in my area is simply because folks do NOT have enough land to do the "Run-N-Gun" tactics anymore. I mean, how much can you really get after a Gobbler when you're hunting him on say something only 50 to 100 acres. In these instances, I believe it is far more effective to use your knowledge of turkey movements through effective scouting and remain in a location where you're confident the birds will appear. This tactic is incredibly effective, especially when armed with a bow. Another reason I see more and more folks using pop-up blinds is to take novice hunters and/or Youth hunters along. I know this has been the main reason I use our DB blinds.... it's a bit hard to have my 8 and 9 year old sons hold still when a spooky ol' Gobbler is closing the distance.

All that being said, I still like the Run-N-Gun, wherever I may roam style of hunting, but like I said unless I'm hunting on some pretty decent sized property..... it's just not very feasable most of the time.