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Re: Ground Blind [Re: AC870] #2959175
11/17/19 10:06 AM
11/17/19 10:06 AM
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northport
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Booner
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northport
I used a few Ameristep brand and a few Rhino brand.
I've had a few of them for several years with no issues....well a limb did fall and put a hole in the top of one but some good ole Gorilla tape fixed that problem


When I need expert advice I tend to talk to myself
The older I get the better I used to be
Re: Ground Blind [Re: AC870] #2959188
11/17/19 10:17 AM
11/17/19 10:17 AM
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Posts: 4,122
GA
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10 point
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GA

We have an Ameristep Crush Silencer that we have been using for 3 seasons now. It gets put up in September, and stays up at least until January, sometimes on into turkey season.

Still dry and works great.

Re: Ground Blind [Re: AC870] #2959264
11/17/19 11:36 AM
11/17/19 11:36 AM
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Posts: 15,833
Elmore County
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Old Mossy Horns
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Old Mossy Horns
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Elmore County
Only thing I've found bad about them is you got to set as far back as you can . You have to watch glare off the scope lens .

I live using a H&R singe shot . A short rifle works great out of the pop ups

Re: Ground Blind [Re: AC870] #2960791
11/18/19 09:57 PM
11/18/19 09:57 PM
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Posts: 46
Hoover, AL, US
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spike
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Hoover, AL, US
Is it too late to set up a ground blind? I've heard good and bad about it

Re: Ground Blind [Re: Chilli40] #2960806
11/18/19 10:05 PM
11/18/19 10:05 PM
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Banana Republic
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Old Mossy Horns
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Banana Republic
Originally Posted by Chilli40
Is it too late to set up a ground blind? I've heard good and bad about it

Never used one myself and I bowhunt n gun hunt 90% of time on ground..just find cover or break sum branches n stick in ground if u hunt alone..gotta be downwind of where u expect game tho it's a bit tougher


They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.
Ben Franklin
Re: Ground Blind [Re: AC870] #2960849
11/18/19 10:41 PM
11/18/19 10:41 PM
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Posts: 2,876
tampa,fl
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10 point
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10 point
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 2,876
tampa,fl
I put one out last friday afternoon right on the edge of a Greenfield at our place. Sat in it sat evening(next day) and saw 15 deer. One of which was a dang good 3yr old 8 point that walked by the blind at 30 yards. Totally caught me off guard. I ended up shooting a doe that evening at 34 yards. The longer it's in place,the more calm/accustomed to it the deer will be. Before I shot the doe,I'd tried drawing 3 times earlier,but was spotted by other deer in the field. There was always eyes on me. I took it down after retrieving my doe though. Was up for 24 hours and produced an easy rifle shot at a buck and a doe in the freezer.

Re: Ground Blind [Re: AC870] #2960942
11/19/19 07:07 AM
11/19/19 07:07 AM
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 1,826
Sneads, Florida
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8 point
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8 point
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 1,826
Sneads, Florida
I really like the one that I have. I cant remember the brand but I bought it at Rural King and spent way more than I've ever spent on a blind before and am glad I did because it is the biggest blind I've ever been in and me, my 4 year old and my wife can all get in it and be comfortable even with him walking all around which is mainly why I bought it so we could all go hunting and be comfortable and have a good time.

Re: Ground Blind [Re: AC870] #2961392
11/19/19 06:14 PM
11/19/19 06:14 PM
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Lincoln, Alabama
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Lincoln, Alabama
I bought, I think a rhino blind from Walmart about 4-5 years ago for $88. I use it some, but prefer to be able to see 360 degrees. Most are not waterproof. I buy some cheap camo tarps to put over the top. Use them mostly when it's raining during the rut, that's the only time I'll sit in the rain.

Re: Ground Blind [Re: JohnG] #2963082
11/21/19 08:45 PM
11/21/19 08:45 PM
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MONTICELLO
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Jason Carroll Offline
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MONTICELLO
Originally Posted by JohnG
Best thing ever made for ground blinds is the Caldwell Fieldpod. It's a tripod that you can adjust to your chair height with a gun rest,it firmly swivels side to side and pivots up and down. Dang nice for road crossings because the gun is up and ready to shoot. I got one several years ago so my kids would have a good rest but since then have gotten a couple more.


The field pod is awesome. If I could recommend a piece of gear this is it. Especially for longer ranges.

Re: Ground Blind [Re: AC870] #2963241
11/21/19 11:47 PM
11/21/19 11:47 PM
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Alabama Troy Pike co.
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3 point
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Alabama Troy Pike co.
Concrete wire covered with blue type tarps but brown zip ties pvc pipe insulation in windows warm as hell

Re: Ground Blind [Re: AC870] #2963249
11/22/19 12:36 AM
11/22/19 12:36 AM
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Woodstock
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10 point
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Woodstock
Ground blind offers diversity to me some places are great to hunt but pines are to small and thick to climb.also come turkey season they are nice also.me and my son have killed a few out of blinds since he was little.im not old or lazy (maybe to busy to think straight most times)but I got a blind in my truck right now ready to pop up

Re: Ground Blind [Re: AC870] #2963878
11/22/19 06:21 PM
11/22/19 06:21 PM
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GA
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GA

Killed one in South GA this week in a ground blind that had been set up less than 3 hours. Changed my mind a bit.

Re: Ground Blind [Re: AC870] #2963888
11/22/19 06:34 PM
11/22/19 06:34 PM
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Posts: 30,910
Clanton, AL
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Clanton, AL
I love them. I can be lazy and still be concealed. Fall asleep and not fall out!
Some of the places I hunt is better on the ground. You climb 10-15 feet and can't see anything.


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Re: Ground Blind [Re: AC870] #2964186
11/23/19 12:19 AM
11/23/19 12:19 AM
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Posts: 16,495
Guntersville
AC870 Offline OP
Old Mossy Horns
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Old Mossy Horns
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Guntersville

I just gots one problem with mine tonight. It’s set up for a north wind...


“Killing tomorrow’s trophies today.”

On the distance I like to walk to my stands:
“The first 100 yards is also the last 100 yards.”
Re: Ground Blind [Re: AC870] #2964192
11/23/19 12:34 AM
11/23/19 12:34 AM
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McCalla
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McCalla
Originally Posted by AC870

I just gots one problem with mine tonight. It’s set up for a north wind...


I have the same problem.. trying to figure out where to hunt.. weather shows from 5am-11am the wind changes directions 3 times🤔

Re: Ground Blind [Re: AC870] #2964898
11/23/19 08:43 PM
11/23/19 08:43 PM
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Tuscaloosa, Ralph,Fosters
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Tuscaloosa, Ralph,Fosters
In ground blind at 3 in the evening, shot young 8 point at 3:15, didn’t even get to eat my cookies!


The Earth is Gods footstool
Re: Ground Blind [Re: AC870] #2965096
11/24/19 01:36 AM
11/24/19 01:36 AM
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Posts: 495
NW Florida
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David Ellis Offline
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Posts: 495
NW Florida
Never had one. Looking to buy some ground blinds now, but would like rain proof and easy to put up. Can't see paying $ 400 for the Primos blinds. What does everyone recommend ?

Re: Ground Blind [Re: AC870] #2965112
11/24/19 06:26 AM
11/24/19 06:26 AM
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Guntersville
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Old Mossy Horns
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Old Mossy Horns
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Guntersville

Ameristep. Walmart.


“Killing tomorrow’s trophies today.”

On the distance I like to walk to my stands:
“The first 100 yards is also the last 100 yards.”
Re: Ground Blind [Re: AC870] #2965139
11/24/19 07:27 AM
11/24/19 07:27 AM
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McCalla
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McCalla
I started using them 17-18 years ago on my Kentucky hunts. Sitting up on the edges of fields or thick spots left in the fields for various reasons. My first one was a double bull and the first time I used it I had to kill a spike in self defense that came in it with me. Only got to use that one once, not much left when we got out.

Re: Ground Blind [Re: AC870] #2965149
11/24/19 07:39 AM
11/24/19 07:39 AM
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Baldwin Co.
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Baldwin Co.
This is my first year trying a blind. I went for a Rhino BC150 because it has clips on the doors and hooks on the windows. No zippers and no Velcro. On youth weekend my daughter got her first deer(5 pt). She had time to get her earmuffs on, get behind the rifle(tripod mounted) and aim , neither deer knew we were here. Now this morning she’s a little tired so she’s covered up with a blanket on the floor (laid a moving blanket down as a floor) and is resting till the deer show up.

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