Box Blind
 

Just made a box blind, has anyone used one? Do the deer stay clear of them? Will they get used to it being there by the season start?
Thanks!

RE: Box Blind
 

Looks like a quality stand and even if you dont get a deer you'll be comfortable. I would have put it nearer to some cover to break up the outline, but the deer should get used to it in good time. one ? about how much did it cost to make?

RE: Box Blind
 

Probably be OK. Next time you build one if you take some 1/4" cable and some old house trailer anchors to tie it down with it may be an easier job.

RE: Box Blind
 

Cost around $250 and alot of work. not much more cover on my property all looks pretty much the same but from this vantage point I can see far in all directions. Already have the cable and anchors but have not installed yet.

RE: Box Blind
 

The deer will eventually become accustomed to it. You don't say how long until your season starts.

Once you have it set up how you like, I'd avoid "visiting it" as much as possible until the season starts.

RE: Box Blind
 

Rifle Season starts Nov. 13 in Missouri, Bow season starts this Wed. but I will not be hunting bow out of this blind.

RE: Box Blind
 

2 months?

They'll never know what hit 'em!;)

RE: Box Blind
 

I've had deer nearly walk under mine before. They get used to it being there, they will be cautious though, so make sure they can't see you in the windows!

RE: Box Blind
 

You've got plenty of time before your season starts for the deer to get used to it.

RE: Box Blind
 

That type of blind is pretty much the standard method of hunting in most of Texas and we kill alot of deer. They will walk right by it in time. They will also look at it carefully if they hear or smell you so wear a camo facemask. You can place it right in the middle of a field and kill deer no problem.

RE: Box Blind
 

Looks like it is going to work just fine. I am probably going to make something like that a little later on this spring for next year ;)

RE: Box Blind
 

Great looking blind now if I just had property to build one on Id have it made[:D;)

RE: Box Blind
 

No worries, the deer will get use to it in no time at all. I have two i rifle hunt out of and they work great. I like them because my kids can hunt with me and be safe and comfortable. Not only are they comfortable but you can hunt them in the rain and stay dry plus i think it helps a great deal with keeping your scent inside the box and keeping that cold wind off of you. You can even take a quick nap in one without fear of falling out should you get get drowsy, just make sure you wake up before the deer start moving:D. I have killed deer out of them when putting them up only a couple weeks before the season opened. After they see it a few times and it doesn't move or smell then they seem to pay it no mind or at least thats the way they act around here when someone puts up a box blind. I think you'll enjoy hunting out of it. Good luck!