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Post by jajwrigh on Aug 19, 2005 20:57:34 GMT -5
I am considering one of these to give me more versatility throughout the season. For those of you who have one, what do you think? The thought of late season hunting in a blind with a heater and a thermos of coffee sounds great....  |
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Post by RiverJim on Aug 20, 2005 8:34:04 GMT -5
If your blind hunting for deer put them out NOW. It takes the hoofed horn holders a while to get use to them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  |
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Post by whitetail1 on Aug 20, 2005 8:42:32 GMT -5
I have one and I love it. It gives you another option. I bought mine when I started taking my son. He can move around a bit and not have to worry about it. And being able to pack in some extra supplies like coffee is great.
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Post by turkeyscout on Aug 20, 2005 9:18:39 GMT -5
hi jajwrigh, here some advantages:you will not get rained on,you can take a youngster with you,they can move around, take a nap, eat a candy bar, etc.they are lightweight(mine 8#called dog house by ameristep).easy to set up(practice putting them up and down before you go)i like to use them as a tool for special situation, i recommend scout first then bring back your blind to set it up,put branches around it to futher blend the blind in,to hide from hunters and deer,for best results plan on leaving your blind so the deer can get use to it... also a good tool for when a hunter gets older or maybe has a handicap or just gets tired of climbing trees for safety sake::disadvantages:can be stolen if left out.harder to see at ground level compared to hunting in a treestand, i feel like i"m missing something, sure do like seeing the sky.but if you want to be successful in harvesting a white tail deer i recommend getting in a tree and using a hunter safety vest. hope this helps and good luck, turkeyscout
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Post by bigugly on Aug 20, 2005 10:05:12 GMT -5
I bought one this spring for turkey hunting. Was great for bad weather days. I know quite a few guys that use them all the time in deer season and have luck in them. These guys hunt all over the place and never leave them out. They don't seem to bother the deer here at all.
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Post by jkd on Aug 20, 2005 11:40:53 GMT -5
If you want a carry-in rig, get one of the pop-up models... they've got a coil steel piece that allows them to be folded into a backpack carry bag, and they open instantly. A buddy of mine got one last season and loves it... enough room for one hunter.
I picked one that sets up like a tent with the rods sewn into the blind, but the first setup was a bit of a pain... not something you can easily do in the dark for sure...
Consider whether you're going to use it for both bow and gun... some of the units have room for a gun hunter, but may not have room for you to easily draw your bow or manuever inside with an arrow nocked up...
KD
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Post by Woody Williams on Aug 20, 2005 12:02:52 GMT -5
I......... Consider whether you're going to use it for both bow and gun... some of the units have room for a gun hunter, but may not have room for you to easily draw your bow or manuever inside with an arrow nocked up... KD VERY true.. I’ve got two pop up style ground blinds. The Doghouse by Ameri-Step. It is pretty easy to set up… a pain to take down and really doesn’t have a lot of room for a bowhunters making a draw. With a gun it would be roomy enough. www.cabelas.com/products/Cpod0004801.jspThe Hunter’s View trophy Den.. Is simple to set up and take down. Is MUCH more roomier than the Doghouse. It would work with a gun or a bow or a crossbow.  It has 14 windows. www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=73953I use the Trophy Den a LOT more than the Doghouse. |
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Post by jdmiller on Aug 20, 2005 17:11:13 GMT -5
Ameristep offers one called the "Outhouse". I picked one up at Bass Pro Shops in Nashville two years ago for about $60 bucks . I've seen them advertised in sales now for $49 . I bought mine for bowhunting turkeys with my compound . Ill admit when I was at full draw my elbow was pushing on the back door but I could still shoot ok . Used a crossbow in it this season ...no problem .
Their light , well-built and not very expensive but they are designed for one person. Me and my daughter have used it together but we were cramped a little . Another model would better suit your needs if you were purchasing it with this in mind .
Turkeys dont mind a blind at all but deer will notice anything out of place in their woods . Watch your locations , brush-in when possible and you might want to give them a few days to get used to it . If the model you end up buying doesnt have mesh for the windows (the Outhouse doesnt) look at Wally-World and get some cheap camo netting and hang it up using binder-clips ( used for office paperwork) on the edge of the zippered openings . Its not the shoot-through type but it will conceal your movements while offering a larger field of view .
I'm suggesting this as a option to see if you like portable blinds without getting too much invested . Good Luck .
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Post by kevin1 on Aug 21, 2005 7:17:41 GMT -5
I have the Outhouse , it isn't great for bow hunters , especially trad bow hunters . It's great for crossbows and shotguns/muzzleloaders . For a solo hunter it's pretty nice , but I agree that it's way too small for two people other than jockeys or children . One thing I don't like is it's tendency to drip on you from the windows during rain due to the sloping sides , but other than that it's done me well .
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Post by cday on Aug 21, 2005 7:33:26 GMT -5
I have one but only use it on rainy days when I do not feel like getting wet or still hunting. My experince they are OK for gun hunting but the deer seem to just stay out of range during bow season. I have had too many deer really study the thing when they come into about 50 yards. I have found it is better to sit on the ground at the base of a tree just like turkey hunting. I have had some deer with in touching range and have felt their breath on my face before this is how darn close some have gotten to me. Yes your view is limited on the ground but so is the deer's. Usually a deer is within very close bow range before they notice something out of place. I have taken several deer this method with in feet of me which greatly reduces my chances of a miss.
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Post by jkd on Aug 22, 2005 16:27:47 GMT -5
Cday,
What aftershave are you wearing...? :-)
KD
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Post by Woody Williams on Aug 22, 2005 17:00:52 GMT -5
Cday, What aftershave are you wearing...? :-) KD TINKS.... |
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Post by Indyhunter on Aug 22, 2005 20:32:38 GMT -5
I may look into the Hunters Den blind. I have the Ameristep and it is a pain in the arse to get back in the bag correctly.
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Post by Woody Williams on Aug 22, 2005 20:48:04 GMT -5
I may look into the Hunters Den blind. I have the Ameristep and it is a pain in the arse to get back in the bag correctly. This is the cheapest I have seen them anywhere.. www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=73953 |
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Post by dec on Aug 22, 2005 21:48:46 GMT -5
It is another tool, like most said. I love to hunt out of them in early October. My daughter goes with me. It is a great time. I also love a blind during muzzleloader season when it is cold. It is great to sit back out of the blowing wind.
As far as what kind to get, it all depends on what you want out of the blind in relation to how much you want to spend.
At one time I had the Ameristep Dog House. No offense to those who love them, but in my opinion what a pile of junk. I set it up in the yard and even tried to hunt out of it. Needless to say, it went back, I bought a Double Bull BS-5 and the rest is history. I've now owned three Double Bulls and they have been worth every penny. My first BS-5 got stolen because some jerk trespassed during turkey season. I bought a second BS-5, then sold it when the Matrix came out. I now have the Matrix and it is the most awesome blind ever made. I hunted out of it hard on a Texas hog/javelina hunt and during turkey season last year.
Double Bull is the way to go. Spend the money and you won't ever regret it. You can pick them up for around $350 from a couple guys on the internet.
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Post by Woody Williams on Aug 23, 2005 7:21:50 GMT -5
Rural King had the Hunter's View Trophy Den in their ad this miorning for $84.95..
One could take a look at them there and if it fits your neds order it from Sportsmens' Guide for $69..
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Post by danb on Aug 23, 2005 8:44:52 GMT -5
I bought a Hunter's view Tee Pee last year. I set it up in the yard and tried to shoot my bow out of it. What a joke. It went back and I bought the next size up...the Wig Wam. It has enough room for one bowhunter, or a gun hunter and one other person. I haven't hunted out of it, but my daughter and I have sat in it during pre-season scouting. Like someone already stated, the deer will pick it off unless you brush it in good.
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Post by 1ranger49 on Aug 23, 2005 10:48:47 GMT -5
Woody, Do you still have that one ground blind that faded and looks like a pink light bulb? Neil |
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Post by Woody Williams on Aug 23, 2005 10:51:14 GMT -5
Woody, Do you still have that one ground blind that faded and looks like a pink light bulb? Neil Yep.. It is a Doghouse. They had material problems. They sent me a brand new one to replace it.. I have used about 5 cans of spray paint to re-camo it..   |
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Post by kevin1 on Aug 23, 2005 13:22:08 GMT -5
Bwahahahahahah !!!!!
Pink Doghouse ! Bwahahahahaha !!!!!
Sorry Woody , but that's hilarious ! ;D
I have one of those Hunter's View Trophy Den blinds for bow hunting , very roomy and comfy , easy to set up too .
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It has 14 windows.
