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Post by kdog8173 on Dec 28, 2009 6:39:06 GMT -5
or can the deer smell it?? im talking about in a blind..internet says yes..curios if anyone has ever used any heating equipment in a blind? and seen anything close to them
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Post by schall53 on Dec 28, 2009 9:00:08 GMT -5
If they smell the heater they are going to smell you also, if the wind is right I don't see a problem.
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Post by vectrix on Dec 28, 2009 9:28:14 GMT -5
I think they could probably smell it but I'm not sure it would spook them. Deer smell many things in the woods, deer flee from a familiar odor that either has threatened them in the past or one which is programmed from birth. You always hear the stories of guys smoking in the stand and killing deer, I believe that since deer are not spooked by smoke odor. One of my land owners is constantly burning brush, I have seriously considered hanging my clothes near my fire pit for a cover smell. Makes sense to me?
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Post by jabba on Dec 28, 2009 9:39:58 GMT -5
Vetrix... that's old fashioned scent blocker. There are scientific reasons why it works... but it does.
Kdog... it'd be fine, as likr others said... you have to be aware of YOUR scent too. Simply be aware of the wind, when you set up.
Or... bring in more clothes... and put them on once you get to your blind.
Jabba
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Post by turkeyscout on Dec 28, 2009 10:03:13 GMT -5
....you would have to use a LOT OF COMMON SENSE IN SAFETY, if you use a heater in a blind, ventalation would be a must and be careful that you don't set yourself or blind on FIRE!!!!.JUST MY TWO CENTS and good luck..................turkey scout
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Post by 36fan on Dec 28, 2009 14:50:04 GMT -5
Like turkeyscout said, if you choose to do it, be careful!
Don't try it in a single blind, their isn't enough room. It may be possible in a double blind, but you would have to be cognizant of where the heater was if you got the opportunity to draw. You would have to keep it away from the sides of the blind, you and your clothes, and it would have to be on a level base where it would tip over or catch any leaves or other debris on fire. You would also have to make sure it wasn't getting too hot above it. All in all, I would recommend against it.
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Post by INDeerhunter on Dec 28, 2009 15:13:46 GMT -5
I myself have used a small propane heater b4 in a home made box blind that held 2 ppl comfortably, u definitely have to be aware of the heater at all times and like the others said make sure that u have plenty of ventilation ! Last yr my wife and I had a large buck and 3 does come into the field less than 30 yrds from the blind and didnt seem to even sense us at all or spook, unfortunatelt the buck wouldnt come out into the field anymore and didnt present a shot for me thru the front windows, the does exited the field to the right of us and the buck followed shortly behind. B4 we purchased the heater we have used a small propane grill (that was new) to use as a heater, turned on low and witht he lid still on it gave off enough heat to keep us warm w/o causing us any problems.... BUT BE SURE TO PAY ATTENTION TO SAFETY AND VENTILATION !!!! U dont want to end up sufficatin and then burnin down the blind on top of u by not payin attention to the details !! Good Luck
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Post by SFC (R) B on Dec 28, 2009 15:25:02 GMT -5
A good heater to use is a semi-confined area is the Mr. Buddy (?) Heater. I have used these in the back of a cargo backed HMMVEE in -5. That space would be about the same as a double blind. They have a carbon monoxide detector that will shut off the heater if the level rises. They also have a tip over-turn off switch. If you watch for sales you can get the small ones for about 60-70 bucks.
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