Ground Blinds for bow hunting

[smith88]

I will be doing some bow hunting for mule deer this fall in prairie coulees. I can set up a ground blind on the land I will be hunting. Does anyone have any recommendations? I was looking at Primos Ground Max The Escape, Cabelas has it on for $150.

[7mm08]

I really like my Ameristep "Outhouse" pop up blind. Light, easy to carry, and sets up fast.

[Richard B.]

what ever blind you are interested in make sure that you can draw your bow from inside. some blinds are designed for turkey hunters using shotguns

[calgarychef]

Do some thinking about making a "pit blind" dig a hole about 2 feet deep and just sit on the side with your legs in the hole. It's amazing how well this works. Set up the hole in front of some bushes, a bale stack, the side of a hill etc. so you have cover behind you. You can put some cover in the front too but it's less necessary than behind you. I showed a buddy of mine how to make these and he was blown away how well it works. All you need is a shovel and if there is livestock around bring a piece pf plywood to cover the hole when you aren't there. I pull some logs over mine in the bush to keep the cattle off of it. The best one I made was in front of a big log and I shot 3deer off that one location. I've had coyotes within 10 yards and they are hard to get so close to.

[H380]

Originally Posted by calgarychef

Do some thinking about making a "pit blind" dig a hole about 2 feet deep and just sit on the side with your legs in the hole. It's amazing how well this works. Set up the hole in front of some bushes, a bale stack, the side of a hill etc. so you have cover behind you. You can put some cover in the front too but it's less necessary than behind you. I showed a buddy of mine how to make these and he was blown away how well it works. All you need is a shovel and if there is livestock around bring a piece pf plywood to cover the hole when you aren't there. I pull some logs over mine in the bush to keep the cattle off of it. The best one I made was in front of a big log and I shot 3deer off that one location. I've had coyotes within 10 yards and they are hard to get so close to.

I've done the same thing in a couple spots and it works great , especially the second year when the weeds and grass have grown up around it . The boughten blinds are great but remember to brush them in with branches , grass , etc .. Still need to break up their outline . Oh , and remember that you always take the chance of losing it if someone else finds it .. Pretty hard to steal a pit .