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Why so many tri-pods?

Discussion in 'Whitetail Deer Hunting' started by Oly44, Dec 27, 2012.

  1. Oly44

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    Im on my way up to Green bay and ive counted well over 20 tri pod blinds ranging from 10-30 feet it seems in height. Now my question is do they hunt a different way in WI? Why the need for so many blinds. Im just wondering since ive seen so many already and maybe you guys know the reasoning behind it.

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    They're rifle stands. When you can shoot 300 yards you don't need to hang a stand on a travel corridor and get them close. Just setup where you can see a long ways and start blasting when they step out. That's the Wisconsin way. :tu:
     
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    Haha thanks i forgot they can use rifles here.

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    Whole different ball game of hunting. 30 foot blind stand though you say!!?? Take a picture as that is freaking tall blind/stand. :D
     
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    Haha i wish i could. That thing was so tall it looked to be 30 feet but who knows when your going 70 mph its hard to get a good guess.

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    Trust me, there are 30+ foot tall, heated, roomy, comfortable elevated deer blinds up here in Wisconsin. I don't have one on my land, but it would be cool to have though.
     
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    There is a place for them...wish I had a dollar for all the deer killed out of them and back windows of houses..being high and dry isn't the worst feeling.


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    I guess they bring a small little house with them when they rifle hunt... only hide I ever got to use was a popup blind which fit on my pack. But I guess Florida we don't need heaters. How is the hunting in WI?
     
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    Wisconsin needs heaters and you need ac in florida.:moose:
     
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