Blind Question

[BizCT]

1 minute ago, Jeremy K said:

I've always wanted to sit in a blind all day with a heater during muzzleloader season ,I'm always too lazy to carry the blind in the woods. Then if I did walk that hill with a blind over my shoulder ,I sure as heck wouldn't need a heater as bad as I would need a towel and a change of clothes.

Blinds are light. lighter than a climber i would think.

[Jeremy K]

2 minutes ago, Biz-R-OWorld said:

Blinds are light. lighter than a climber i would think.

My climber is probably 12 pounds ,I would imaging the blind is at least 30 . I'll weigh it when I get home.

[BizCT]

4 minutes ago, Jeremy K said:

My climber is probably 12 pounds ,I would imaging the blind is at least 30 . I'll weigh it when I get home.

the Ameristep blinds I leave up year-round are probably 10lbs, 15lbs at most. and those are considered "2 man" blinds....they make smaller ones too

Edited July 29, 2019 by Biz-R-OWorld

[Jeremy K]

14 minutes ago, Biz-R-OWorld said:

the Ameristep blinds I leave up year-round are probably 10lbs, 15lbs at most. and those are considered "2 man" blinds....they make smaller ones too

I can't remember the name of the blind I bought , it's been sat in for a total of 15 minutes since new.

[Marion]

the Ameristep blinds I leave up year-round are probably 10lbs, 15lbs at most. and those are considered "2 man" blinds....they make smaller ones too

How do you protect yours from heavy snow? Mine pretty much every winter without fail cave in and snap the rods and blow out giant holes

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[BizCT]

5 minutes ago, The Jerkman said:

How do you protect yours from heavy snow? Mine pretty much every winter without fail cave in and snap the rods and blow out giant holes

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They cave in and seem to pop back out. Sometimes a rod or two snaps. But the first one i put in was for 2016 season, so this will be the 4th hunting season upcoming for it.

[Culvercreek hunt club]

7 minutes ago, The Jerkman said:

How do you protect yours from heavy snow? Mine pretty much every winter without fail cave in and snap the rods and blow out giant holes

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Our QDMA branch bought 4 new OX 5 blinds. I have t say they are the nicest movable blind I have ever sat in. One did go down and snapped a rod with that 14" snow fall we had before last years opener. I even had a pole under the center support hub. If I wanted to put one up and not move it and wanted it to hold up to snow, Moog's Redneck tent blind sure is a nice one.  The OX 5 was like $260?  but I think the Rednecks are over 400. They do have a nice metal frame though. I know guys that have them that leave the frame up all year and just pop the fabric on and off for the season. 

[Robhuntandfish]

Hate hunting out of a blind. That being said I have one. Haven't used it in 4 years but got a spot for it. On the hunting lease right behind the house there is a spot that I get busted by does walking out in the evening.  It's gonna go there for an early first doe and rainy day spot. 

[moog5050]

5 minutes ago, Robhuntandfish said:

Hate hunting out of a blind. That being said I have one. Haven't used it in 4 years but got a spot for it. On the hunting lease right behind the house there is a spot that I get busted by does walking out in the evening.  It's gonna go there for an early first doe and rainy day spot. 

I generally agree Rob, especially for bow, but last season when it was snowing and cold, or raining, it sure was comfortable.

[Robhuntandfish]

1 minute ago, moog5050 said:

I generally agree Rob, especially for bow, but last season when it was snowing and cold, or raining, it sure was comfortable.

There are super windy days too where I just won't get in a tree.  So that's a great option to have. And during gun with a nice heater and those blinds you have would be a great way to spend the entire day. Where I am getting frozen to a tree and have to go in after 3 hours

[turkeyfeathers]

Friend just bought a new house with 12 acres on it. Has 2 stands up on his property which we’re going to take down and leave a note. But I am looking forward to checking this out. He just located it other day. It’s either a neat hunting shack / blind or meth lab. I’m posting his property in the next few days so maybe it’s in decent deer travel area.


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[BizCT]

1 hour ago, turkeyfeathers said:

Friend just bought a new house with 12 acres on it. Has 2 stands up on his property which we’re going to take down and leave a note. But I am looking forward to checking this out. He just located it other day. It’s either a neat hunting shack / blind or meth lab. I’m posting his property in the next few days so maybe it’s in decent deer travel area.


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[Robhuntandfish]

1 hour ago, turkeyfeathers said:

Friend just bought a new house with 12 acres on it. Has 2 stands up on his property which we’re going to take down and leave a note. But I am looking forward to checking this out. He just located it other day. It’s either a neat hunting shack / blind or meth lab. I’m posting his property in the next few days so maybe it’s in decent deer travel area.


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love new dirt to hunt on!  good luck 

[Marion]

Our QDMA branch bought 4 new OX 5 blinds. I have t say they are the nicest movable blind I have ever sat in. One did go down and snapped a rod with that 14" snow fall we had before last years opener. I even had a pole under the center support hub. If I wanted to put one up and not move it and wanted it to hold up to snow, Moog's Redneck tent blind sure is a nice one.  The OX 5 was like $260?  but I think the Rednecks are over 400. They do have a nice metal frame though. I know guys that have them that leave the frame up all year and just pop the fabric on and off for the season. 

Might have to give the redneck a shot. @moog how do you like yours and which did you go with? Gonna also check the ox5 blinds

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[Culvercreek hunt club]

52 minutes ago, The Jerkman said:

Might have to give the redneck a shot. @moog how do you like yours and which did you go with? Gonna also check the ox5 blinds

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I don't think they make the model he has anymore. This would be the same structurally. They also make a shorter, cheaper one. 

https://redneckblinds.com/collections/soft-side-hunting-blinds/products/soft-side-6x6-ghillie-360

[Marion]

I don't think they make the model he has anymore. This would be the same structurally. They also make a shorter, cheaper one. 
https://redneckblinds.com/collections/soft-side-hunting-blinds/products/soft-side-6x6-ghillie-360

Yeah that's the one I was looking at. 500 bones. But if it will last 10 years I'll come out ahead. Shit if it lasts 5 years I'll come out ahead

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[Marion]

My blind 2 blinds ago was crushed by a freaking tree that fell. Smashed right through the seat too. Glad I wasn't sitting in it when it went. I'd have been toast!

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[nyslowhand]

On 7/29/2019 at 9:18 AM, moog5050 said:

Honestly my attire varies throughout the season from neon leotards early season to bedazzled smart casual attire later season.  So I just went with black.  Black matches everything!

OMG.. I'll never get that image out of my mind. Curse you Moog! 

Like Biz mentioned, you can hide your profile in the dark interior of a blind by not letting a lot of light into the blind and wearing dark clothing &/or a mask/face paint. Bigger issue is when you have fully opened windows in the rear also, believe the deer see a distinct profile regardless of what clothing you're wearing. Suppose having windows open while hunting and closed when you're not could give deer some reason to be wary of the blind. JMO, elevate blind are a completely different scenario!

[LET EM GROW]

On 7/29/2019 at 2:54 PM, turkeyfeathers said:

Friend just bought a new house with 12 acres on it. Has 2 stands up on his property which we’re going to take down and leave a note. But I am looking forward to checking this out. He just located it other day. It’s either a neat hunting shack / blind or meth lab. I’m posting his property in the next few days so maybe it’s in decent deer travel area.


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