Ground Blinds
09-14-2005, 07:49 PM
#1
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Join Date: Aug 2005
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Ground Blinds
Does anyone use ground blinds for archery hunting for deer. I read in another forum that someone used a homemade one and used wild apples from the area and spread them on it to cover up the paint and the wood smell. I'm going to be bow hunting for deer this fall for the first time, and don't have alot of extra money to spend on removeable tree stands. Does anyone have any advice or experience with ground blinds. I know that ground blinds are used for turkeys, but how about deer?
09-14-2005, 08:18 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
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RE: Ground Blinds
I use a pop up double bull sometimes. Buddy shot one out of it and i missed one about a week later in the same spot. With deer you should try to brush the blind in a little, where as turkeys its not as big of a deal. Plus, they give you a little extra room to move around and get comfortable in, and they keep the wind out and tend to be a little warmer than tree stands.
09-15-2005, 11:38 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Ground Blinds
I'm sure it would be good for deer hunting, especially if you're short on cash. Just be sure to pick out a good spot for it now. Using wild apples sounds like an excellent idea too for scent purposes.
09-16-2005, 04:42 PM
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deer calls
I've been doing some reading about calls using doe bleats, grunts and antler rattling. I saw a social call in the sports store for about $25. What does anyone use for pre-rutting season? Can you use Doe estrus before the rut? I'm pretty new to all this, but I'm trying to learn what I can. It's pretty interesting. Any info would be helpful. Thanks
