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Post by New Hunter on Apr 7, 2010 21:07:19 GMT -5
As the name implies I'm new to hunting and looking for advice. The property I'll hunt has a dilapidated old barn that overlooks what I think is a good spot. The wooden barn walls were removed years ago and replaced with sheet metal. My thinking is to cut a slot out of the metal about 5' above ground level and use it as a blind. My question is what can I put over the slot to hide me but still allow me to see and shoot through it (shotgun and bow both probably). I'm thinking about making curtains out of translucent black cloth. I can stick the muzzle/head out before releasing.
Thoughts?
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Post by Decatur on Apr 7, 2010 21:15:31 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum! A lot of boughten blinds have shoot thru screens made out of lightweight fiberglass window screen like material. You'll need it to be dark in your blind. Good luck!
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Post by featherduster on Apr 8, 2010 5:08:46 GMT -5
I hunt from a 12x10 wooden yard barn that has two 20"x14" windows cut out in a corner area. The window holes are only covered with bolt on boards when the season is over.
I sit on a rotating bar stool. I have had deer walk within a few feet of me while sitting in the shed.
If you are quite you wont need any cover over the windows but if you still feel that you do DECATUR'S idea is the best solution
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Post by oneshot on Apr 8, 2010 5:08:52 GMT -5
Wear black.
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Post by Woody Williams on Apr 8, 2010 7:10:30 GMT -5
Welcome!! to Hunting Indiana and hunting. I'm sure that you will enjoy both.
The old barn trick will work as the deer are more than likely used to it.
When I hunt a blind it is almost 100% of the time sitting down and shooting sitting down. It is a LOT of waiting when blind hunting and it is best to be comfortable while doing it. Take that in consideration when cutting your shooting holes.
The net will work but it has to be fine netting or it can deflect an arrow. You can not shoot a mechanical broadhead through it.
As oneshot said "wear black" and be sure and wear a face mask. Even though you are in a barn keep your movements to a minimum, especially the body parts that can be seen through the shooting window.
be sure that you have a dark background behind you so that you are not "skylined".
Good luck.
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Post by ridgerunner on Apr 8, 2010 18:51:53 GMT -5
Make sure you're hunting in the evening facing East with sun at your back..and visa versa in the mornings. That way the sun isn't beating down on you. An animal can see you move ,even slightly, from a long ways when the sun is shining down on you, or in the window of the blind..Clear some shooting lanes also..a little twig can ruin a hunt.
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Post by New Hunter on Apr 8, 2010 19:48:40 GMT -5
Excellent tips. Thank you.
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