Need ground blind recommendation;pop up
 

I am interested in getting a pop up blind, which i have never considered in the past. I would like one that could be used for turkey and deer hunting, and one large enough to accomodate two people.

there are a lot of choices, so your input would be appreciated. i want one that is of fairly high quality, easy to set up yet light and packable.

Last year I spent a lot of time cutting myrtle bushes and building a ground blind for turkey hunting, only to find a storm blew the blind down when i arrived early the next morning. Plus, I was limited as to where i could build the blind. I want to get away from this process.

any recommndations?

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http://www.doublebullarchery.com/

Check'em out...A great product! Personnaly proven!

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That's a pretty ignorant reply. Their are several good manufacturers out their. Go to the Cabela's website and take a look at a few. They give dimmensions and you can see the different options you may or may not like. Good luck.

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Your ignorant for not schooling yourself on blinds. Hell, I coulda said to go to Cabelas...that's a no brainer. IMO those "blinds" are noisy..ie..velcro...zippers, shiny material, stupid fake leaves (movement), and out of scale camo patterns. The DB blind is proven all around the world in any terrain....hell, maybe the Outhouse Blind is successfull also...at the town fair.

"Go to Cabelas" thats a great answer.

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People like you truly amaze me. You initial comment of, pay up or go home hungry is like saying buy a cadilac pay up or walk home. Absolutrly obserd. And, what I was telling him is go shop around. Don't take some internet jerks word as gospel. You gave some very good points in your second post about blinds. Why didn't you take the time to explain your position in your first post? Instead, you make the guy sound like an idiot for asking such a question. If you don't want to bother answering such "trivial" questions, dont. You can either help people who want it, or you can portray yourself as an ass. The choice is yours.

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I forgot to add one thing. This blind withstood 50mph wind.....(8 stake points) and 3 inches of snow in Cheyenne Wy. There was another blind that was set up on the ranchers property that was blown to the ground and probably was broken.....Personnaly tried and tested...and tagged an antelpoe to prove it.

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Yeah...i prolly should've thought through it. I got home today being an ass and it spilled in here. Sorry bout that. If you really want a blind then I suggest a DB blind for the reasons I suggested. Any questions give me a e-mail.

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I just bought an Outhouse by Ameristep and it is very nice. Sets up in two seconds and then just stake it down. It was only $48 too.

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You did the right thing, good for you. You will get a lot more respect if you give some. Good luck, and good hunting.

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I have the outhouse and doghouse from Ameristep. I have killed over 20 deer out of the 2 of them and several turkeys. I looked at the Dbull but it is too heavy and when it rains it runs in on you. Of the 2, I prefer the doghouse.

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You say you "looked" at the DB...Have you hunted out of it? I dont recall getting wet when I was hunting out ofmy buddy's.I'm archery hunting so a little waterisn't going to bother me anyways.

Can I suggest that ifanyone has any reservations about the blind that youfind a DB dealer and they'll give you a DVD about the system. Hell, they'll probably mail you one if you call them. There must be 50 or morehunts on that DVD...some excellentfootage of Elk, Deer, Pigs, Turkey, and Antelope. These guys stand behind thier product. I suppose Ameristep does also.....but my wallet opens upfor a DB.

The DB has a LIFETIME framework warranty. You run the thing over with your truck and they'll fix the frame. The DB isn't for everybody, especially one who's on a tight budget. If you can afford it, buy the best you can buy. You dont skimp on the type of rifle, bow, shotgun you shoot...or even the ammo and arrows. I hunted from the BS5 and will be hunting out of the Matrix next year. One more thing...you dont have to wear all that expensive cammo. Good luck to ya.

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I have a Double bull and like it. Its not the lightest thing to lug around but quality is top notch compared to others in my opinion. I suggest looking at all the top brands since you want quality and see which suits you best.

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I appreciate the comments. others are welcome. obviously, like everything, it will require that i do look at some blinds on my own, but if i can cut the learning curve down by getting your opinions, that is helpful. The $400 DB blind is definately more than i want to spend, partly b/c I think i can find a high quality blind for much less and partly b/c I only expect to use it twice a year, maybe 3 times. Something that is of high quality, long lasting, easy to set up (very important) and pref light weight, but that is a lesser consideration.

anything at bass pro stand out? i have tons of free basspro bucks, though it is not necessary that i buy one from them by any means.

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I build my own blinds..Maybe you will get alot of views from each kind of blinds in this forum. I know that most of the time these folk give ya the good n bad about everything...
My wife is a member of the Sportmens Guide and they have some cheap ones in there. She said someday she might by me one...lol if I'm good...

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tealboy
I currently hunt out of an Ameristep Brickhouse TSC. It has been very durable over the past 2 seasons for both turkey and deer. It is a very sturdy tent and has held up in hight wind, snow and rain well. There is plenty of room for 2 gun hunters. For archery there is more than enough room for 1 hunter but 2 is pushing it. Most blinds except for maybe the Ameristep bighouse or penthouse cannot fit 2 archers comfortably.
It sets up ant tears down very easily (maybe 30 seconds). It is about 15 pounds. Not the lightest but thats because the poles are sturdy.
There's a pic of it in this forum under my post "Youth Hunt Results" This is the only time I had set it up in a field. Mostly dense woods. I found it 2 years ago for $129

I've been in others, Doghouse, and Bighouse. The big house is very similar in design to the Brickhouse but huge!! you can stand, and shoot, have 2 archers, plenty of windows. But its heavier and more expensive maybe 20 lbs and $179

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The Amereistep Doghouse blind is great and affordable. I love mine, I have room for 2 people to hunt out of. Ive taken a couple turkleys out of mine, cant wait to take a deer out of it.

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I am one who usually builds blinds out of natural material. However this year I neededsomeground blinds and the location didn't lend itself well so I build a couple box blinds but also needed a portable pop-up. Being in the same situation as you, I really didn't want to spend big dollars on a blind I might use a few times each fall. I ended up going with the Ameristep Doghouse, it is light,easy and works. I found it so good I have spiked in at one of the locations and it will stay their till end of season. It has housed 2 men with no problems, with stood lots of wind and freezing temperatures. Best of all it keeps out the elements and the deer just walk on by it, even though it really doesn't match the willow surroundings. The price was less than half that of other blinds.

My hunting partner was so impressed when he came out with me, he bought one. I guess time will tell how durable it is but for the cost I could buy 5 to 1 DB's. They(DB) are nice blinds if that is your only source, but not all rely on just one hiding spot;)!

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Another vote for this one. My friend has one and it awsome, we went to cabelas and made them set up just about everyone, we liked this one the best and he bought it. Took two doe out of it one morning during archery season here this year.
I have the ameristep out house and it is just way to small, cant even draw a bow out of it.I use it for an outhouse when we go to the beach. LOL !

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Make that three for the Brickhouse. Reasonable price, very sturdy, easy to set up and plenty of room for two rifle hunters. Haven't tried 2 bow hunters, but might be a bit crowded for that.

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I know somebody that has a doghouse blind or something...maybe the outhouse as referred to in previous posts. It folds up into a nice little circle and can be set up in a short amount of time. It's a very nice blind...never hunted out of it though.

Not sure the name, but I know there is a blind out there that a 360 degree shooting window instead of the standard 1 window per side. Don't know how quick the setup is but I would check it out.

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I recently bought a doghouse popup .It is real nice for the price ,didnt want to spend alot since I didnt know if I would like or use it much my 8 yr old daughter had to have it put up in her room and we slept it the night I got it we took it to woods last week to scout we watched a doe for 45 minutes and she came within about 10 feet of us my daughter loved it and to see the happiness in her face was well worth the 50 dollars I paid now I have a little hunting partner that is looking forward to opening day:D

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That is the DB Matrix...cost is $400.

Ron1962,I have a question for you.
 

Where do you find the Doghouse blind for 50.00?That's a very good price.

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Any general storethat sells mass produced blinds.
Good luck and good hunting.

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I ended up buying the Brickhouse which has lots of windows, seven i think. They retail for $180 but i found one for $130, so i bought it. have not yet assembled, so i don't know how good it is but for what i do, it should be fine.

i appreciate the comments.