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Don't forget your blind!

Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by jfergus7, Mar 2, 2013.

  1. jfergus7

    jfergus7 Legendary Woodsman

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    Made the trip up to one of my hunting spots today to remove a ground blind that I forgot about. We received about a foot of snow last week at this spot so I wasn't sure what to expect with the blind. Usually I am able to stand up inside it but today it was as tall as my waist. The snow caved in the entire blind. Can't tell if it is broken or not and I was not able to remove it because of all the snow inside it and peeking through one of the windows it looks like a frozen pond inside. Will have to go back after the thaw to get it!

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    nsimmons Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Ouch, hope its all still intact
     
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    Fitz Legendary Woodsman

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    Bummer! I had a blind that I left out. Snow and a limb smashed it good. All the poles were busted... Good luck this spring!
     
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    jfergus7 Legendary Woodsman

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    Ya it sucks. Hope it is still alright. Looks like the roof actually collapsed like it would when you take it down. Just worried about the side poles because they are bent pretty good. Kristine and I both hunted out of it a few times last year and had a great spot for it. Will just have to wait and see how. Probably be a few weeks before I can get it out.
     
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    :bash: :violin: Hopefully its not too damaged when you get it out.
     
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    Oops, good luck
     
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    Pro V1 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I had that happen to me once & it won't happen again.
     
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    jfergus7 Legendary Woodsman

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    Ya I wont make that mistake again!

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    BACKSTRAPASSASSIN Die Hard Bowhunter

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    i don't know what type of blind or poles you have but when i did this same thing a couple years ago i was able to use some old tent poles after mine broke from the weight......just an idea if they are broken and your blind has the slots
     

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