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Old 07-29-2005 | 04:12 PM
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Does anybody have any suggestions on a good ground blind,that can be used for bowhunting. I do hunt on the ground a lot, and have had success, but would like to try a blind in a spot where I cant get up a tree or hide well enough on the ground.
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Old 07-29-2005 | 04:16 PM
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I've got an Ameristep DogHouse blind that I like.

The only drawback that I've found is that when at full draw my release arm elbow is up against the back wall of the blind. I've only got a 27-inch draw so I can only imagine it would be worse for someone with a longer draw than that. Mind you this is when I'm using the shoot through mesh windows. When I've got the screens out and the window is wide open I've got no problem clearing the back wall.
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Old 07-29-2005 | 04:43 PM
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Well, as I am sure you have noticed, just like anything having to do with bowhunting, the sky is the limit. IMO the very first thing you need to do is set your price limit and stick with it. Then what features you want. You can find a pretty decked out blind for little money, and a pretty plain Jane model for a lot of money.
Personally, I havea Trophy Den from Hunter's View. It sets up fast, lightweight, and is very roomy. Now, it was a $69 blind, so it does have a few faults, but all of which I can live with. For instance, when you net the windows, the zipper for the outer window is between the net and the window, so you have to open the outer window before getting in the blind. The "hubs" are flex tubing held together with velcro and some duct tape I installed later. It sounds cheap, and it is, but works incredibly well. I really abused this thing last spring turkey hunting and it held up perfectly.
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Old 07-30-2005 | 03:15 PM
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As far as ground blinds are concerned, everyone fights for second place behind Double Bull. They are expensive, and most find it hard to justify the price.....That is until you've set one up, and hunted from it! They are by far the best blind on the market. Just the fact that their fabric has zero shine makes em better than the rest. Add in the zero wind flap and good camo pattern with excellent window layout and design and you've got the complete package. Good luck in your decision.
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Old 07-30-2005 | 03:53 PM
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Try one of the circular 49" high open top models designed for turkey hunters . You'll have plenty of draw room and sitting on a stool or bucket you'll only be visible when you straighten up to draw . Alternatively , you could select a model with a roof fly .
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Old 07-30-2005 | 06:17 PM
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If you are a serious ground pounder and know you want a quality product the first time around..... don't go cheap because that is exactly what you'll get. The lightweight flimsy construction and fabrics of other blinds can't compare to the overall quality of a Double Bull blind. I have the T5 and the Matrix and I can't say enough about them. About the only folks that like the cheap blinds are the bowhunters who haven't spent a day in a Double Bull. With ground blinds, you really do get what you pay for. Good luck and good shootin'
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Old 07-30-2005 | 06:25 PM
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Anything but a Double Bull. They are as overpriced as aMathews and Lone Wolf treestands.....

Your best bet is to actually find a place that will let you sit inside some of them to sit what fits you. Washington Hunter's comments about the width of the Doghouse is very accurate. For some archers it can be a tight fit. The Doghouse TSC is 8 inches wider so it might be a better fit despite the slightly higher price. Don't rule out anyting unless you can try it first.
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