Planning on buying a hard hunting blind next year for bow and gun hunting next year. This one specifically http://shopsportsmanscondo.3dcartstores.com/The-Bow-Condo_p_13.html So I have a couple questions 1. Why do they make them black and not camo. Will this stand out bad or should I paint it with a camo pattern 2 is it worth the investment 3 has anyone had any experiences with hard hunting blinds
1. Deer don't see a full color spectrum. Color doesn't matter. It will become a fixture that they will get use to it. 2. I'd have a hard time spending that kind of money on that. I'd spend a little more and buy a Redneck Blind. 3. I've hunted from them a few times. Can't say I care for them or any other type of blind for that matter.
1. The color is not a big deal, scent and movement are the killers. I would place it in the woods as soon as possible so the deer will get used to seeing it. 2. It's hard to justify spending that kind of coin, but if it proves successful. What's money? 3. My dad hunts out of an elevated blind and loves it. Been there 10 years or better. Not sure of the make though.
Good question. I have always built my own to go on the property that I have permission to put them on. By building my own, I get what I want and need for each specific site. It also is easier to build it in to an area so that it doesn't stick out quite as much. The down side of any blind that is somewhat permanent, deer know they are there and will skirt them sometimes.
So how much does it cost to to build your own? I had a home built one that was my uncles and it rotted in probobally 6-7 year. I am OK with the permanent aspect as they will get use to it.
For that kind of money, I'd look at the shadow hunter blinds too. I've been in them and they are nice. 5x5bow blind below and they make a 6 x6 gun/bow combo too. http://www.sportsmansguide.com/prod...er-series-5x5-octagon-archery-blind?a=1582105 I won't drop that kind of money but have looked at these. http://www.ruralking.com/arrow-6-x-6-hunter-shack-steel-hunting-blind-hus66.html I have been hunting a lot from a platform with a pop up blind on top. That's something to consider too.
I build the frame and floor out of pressure treated wood. The walls and roof are of regular wood and plywood with asphalt shingles. I have had a couple rifle box blinds for over 20 years and have only had to replace the roof on one of them.
Many of our blinds are black and it doesn't seem to make a huge difference. Just make sure the blind isn't silhouetted by putting it in front of a brush line and it should be less noticeable.
