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Jeez howler, that really got you going. By your reply, my guess is you're a field hunter?

Chill, I just stated my opinion, and I wasnt downing anyones type of hunting. I respect everyones own personal ways.. who am I todictate how people should hunt? Also, when I said it was like cheating, I was only referring to the amount of movement you can get away with. Because in many other ways a blind is actually a deterrent --you dont have 360 degrees of view and shot opportunities, you're cramped in, you cant move spots as quickly, etc...

IF you were only wanting to encourage people that only use blinds to try something new, why would you feel that you were probably going to catch any flak as you stated in your very first post? Looks like you had other intentions, and kinda got what you asked for!

AND hense my primary reason for posting what I have in this post is to get the point across that there are many variables that come into play across the nation, and I think that point gets so often lost by many who get caught up into "thier" situation and they forget or simply don't know that hunting situations vary greatly from place to place and as the situation varys, so do hunting tactics!

Ha Ha, I was attacked for using a .22 Magnum and now people are being attacked for using blinds..what a hoot. I just don't understand why everybody has to do everything the same and if not it's 'immoral', or 'unsportsmanlike'. Kind of sounds like socialism to me.

I am still learning turkey hunting, but I will say, for me anyway that the blind helps me in that I have severe arthritis in my knees and it helps hide the fact that I can quietly move my legs a little.

I dont own ablind but could have used one a time or two this season.

While never using a blind for turkey hunting, I don't have any issues about using them either. Like some stated, if they have a younger hunter with them, most likely they won't be still, and you know what that means.....bye-bye birdie!! The other thing that I'm surprized that nobody touched on is hunting in the rain!!! A blind would work wonders, besides keeping you and all your gear dry!!! The only issue I would have would be carrying that thing all over the woods. With the many thieves in the world, I don't think that leaving one set-up while your not there is a good idea either. So you do have some plus and minus issues. Either way, I don't think that many are actually using them. Would be a minority if anything.

when I started turkey hunting , i was strictly blind huting.I'd go out and make condos out of palmettos and such, killed a few birds that way, then I was introduced to going after that gobble and thats what I do for the most part now....and I have been real successful...but if they ain't gobbling , then I just hangout where i think they'll be, put some palmettos around me and I wait it out.`As long as you're out there , doing things legally, then good for you...
I can see why he posted this...I was missing out on alot of birds that just wouldn't commitwhile stuck in the blind and I'm so thankful I was introduced to going after the gobble....I get alot closer, close enough to where he can't resist me,do my calling, they still come in gobbling most of the time, so I still get to see the show, and I get a bird( God willing)...
Maytom, I use one of those umbrellas that hook to the tree or they can be used as a blind, but most of the time it's doesn't come out...now if it's pouring cats and dogs, then i'll use it but I won't melt, opps did I say that ? I'll melt, I'll melt, lol....seeing I'm so sweet, lol.....
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/allen-umbrella-blind-mossy-oak-break-up-.aspx?a=210592#

I don't use them and don't own one either. When I turkey hunt I need to keep moving and find that most often I don't have the time to even set up decoys. This year was an exception and I got my 2 birds on consecutive days from the same area using decoys. Most times I walk and call and never know where I will set up.

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.

Ok nowhowler yourmaking assumptionsabout things you have no ideaabout. I doubt he was trying to start some major conflict over using a blind vs not using a blind.Why would he? What would he gain? Nothing, and he knows that.He was just trying to encourage people to venture out on whatever land they hunt on and not be confined to one spot.