How to pick out a Good Hunting Blind
11-11-2004, 11:41 PM
#1
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Harford County, MD
Posts: 85
How to pick out a Good Hunting Blind
I am looking for a good blind to use for next years bow season. What is the best way to pick one out and what do u go by? Only thing I really care is that its big enough for at least 2 people and is fairly easy and quiet to set up.
I was looking at the Cabela's Lightning Set Hunting Blind for $160
Then theres somthing like this which seems more basic for $80
Eastman Outfitters Carbon Pop-Up Blind
And lastly....would buying one used be a good idea or is it best to go new?
I was looking at the Cabela's Lightning Set Hunting Blind for $160
Then theres somthing like this which seems more basic for $80
Eastman Outfitters Carbon Pop-Up Blind
And lastly....would buying one used be a good idea or is it best to go new?
11-13-2004, 02:03 PM
#2
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Custer in The Black Hills of South Dakota
Posts: 53
RE: How to pick out a Good Hunting Blind
Hi aquakeeper, I hunt out of an Ameristep doghouse blind and find it a little small. Next year I will go with a roundhouse or penthouse or a bouble bull. These blinds are also big enough for two people plus I would like the option of being able to stand up to shoot.
11-14-2004, 01:51 PM
#3
Typical Buck
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Norwalk, CT
Posts: 599
RE: How to pick out a Good Hunting Blind
I got a hunters view "lodge" I think its called. 7'x7' & I forget how tall but I can stand up with room to spare. Took 2 does out of it so far. I think if I had it to do over agan I would get one with the shoot thru mesh although I can honestly say that the deer never saw me in there. Last year I got an outhouse by Ameristep but it was way too small.
My advice I guess is make sure its big enuff. The one have now I put a chase lounge in it with the leg portion folded so its like a low chair & I could sleep in there.
My advice I guess is make sure its big enuff. The one have now I put a chase lounge in it with the leg portion folded so its like a low chair & I could sleep in there.
11-18-2004, 07:46 PM
#5
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: king of prussia pa USA
Posts: 632
RE: How to pick out a Good Hunting Blind
i have the T2 made by double bull...take a look at it...i like it. if u have your own property and the blind can stay out there...anyone will just about work. if u r looking for a one day, in and out, double bull
11-18-2004, 10:24 PM
#6
Spike
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Harford County, MD
Posts: 85
RE: How to pick out a Good Hunting Blind
Def need somthing that is easy to setup and remove.....Going to have to set it up in the mornin and remove it after I leave.
Anyone point me to a link for this double bull everyone speaks of?
Anyone point me to a link for this double bull everyone speaks of?
11-23-2004, 09:08 PM
#8
Join Date: Sep 2003
Posts: 204
RE: How to pick out a Good Hunting Blind
11-24-2004, 06:50 PM
#9
Typical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 866
RE: How to pick out a Good Hunting Blind
I'm hunting out of an Ameristep Doghouse blind. I can't think of a thing I don't like about this thing.
I had an outhouse and it was too small. I think the Doghouse is just right and it's a lot easier to put away. I practicly folds it's self up.
I had an outhouse and it was too small. I think the Doghouse is just right and it's a lot easier to put away. I practicly folds it's self up.
11-25-2004, 08:44 AM
#10
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Champlin, MN
Posts: 133
RE: How to pick out a Good Hunting Blind
Aquakeeper,
I have the Doghouse and it works fine but where I use it sometimes the camo seems a little dark for the background. I am going to be getting a Double Bull for Christmas, though I haven't told my wife yet that's what she getting me.
I have the Doghouse and it works fine but where I use it sometimes the camo seems a little dark for the background. I am going to be getting a Double Bull for Christmas, though I haven't told my wife yet that's what she getting me.