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Free Deer Blind Plans
This email came from Dennis. Thanks for the great Question Dennis.
I am in search of FREE Deer Blind plans. I have a handicapped son that has limited mobility and I am looking to build a hunting blind BIG ENOUGH for him and myself to stand/sit in. My son is over 6'6" and about 200 LB due to his handicap. Although he himself wont be firing a weapon, he does enjoy going out with me to watch the deer and other wildlife around in the woods. He keeps saying that he wants to go hunting and be in a blind that he can see over the deer. I asked him what he means by over the deer, and he said "SHOOT DOWN at deer". Are there any types of hunting blinds that are easy and inexpensive to build that I can use? With his height, I am looking to build something that is possibly 8'x8' for the both of us to be in together!!Dennis
Dennis,
Thanks for the email.
Is your son able to climb stairs or a ladder?
The reason I ask this is because if you were to build a shooting house or an elevated hunting enclosure and needed a ramp, the space needed for the ramp would be quite expansive.
I am in the process of building an elevated hunting enclosure myself. The one I am building is going to be 8 x 10. I am going to have it 10 feet off the ground. We will access the structure by using stairs with "switchbacks" this will cut down on the ground space and keep the steps from being too steep.
I will be posting the plans along with a material list onto the blog by mid spring.
There are ways to keep the costs down when building an elevated hunting enclosure by choosing less expensive building materials. For example, the walls in my hunting shack in the sky will be made of 2 x 4 lumber. You could use 2 x 2 instead. The walls would not be near as sturdy though.
Mine will also be insulated. Depending on the climate you are hunting in, you could choose not to insulate.
I plan on using 2 x 8 lumber for the floor joists. I will be using green treated lumber for these. You could choose non-treated lumber. The down side to non-treated lumber of course is it may not last as long in the elements.
The "legs" of my stand will be made of 6 x 6 green treated lumber set 4 feet on the ground. Again green treated is expensive, but it will last a little longer.
Keep checking your emails for updates on the building plans.
Do you currently use a store bought ground blind for your hunting? There are many brands out there today that will accommodate multiple hunters. The Double Bull Matrix is a very roomy ground blind. Cabelas offers them for around $399. Yes this is pricey and you are on the ground, but it would be much less expensive than building a wooden structure.
Ameristep also makes the Doghouse TSC. TSC stands for Total Scent Control. The manufacturer states this blind is wheel chair accessible. The inside of this blind has carbon scent block lining and a black interior to help mask movement as well as odors. Cabelas lists them in their catalog for around $160. Not quite as roomy as the Double Bull, but it is half the price too.
Good Luck and Great Hunting!
Updated 11/18/06
My son is able to climb stairs and/or ladder! Although, it will just take a few extra minutes for us to be finally set up and ready to hunt due to taking the steps one at a time with both feet. IT is going to be a fun experience for us all here at home during the next year in the plans and buildig of the blind we want to use for hunting!! Hopefully I will have it finished by summer 07 to be used for the Nov 07 Rifle season here in Michigan!!Thanks for the comment back!!
Dennis
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I have been in a wheelchair for about twelve yrs. I have been forced by necessity to hunt in a variety of fashions. I have used the Ameristep Doghouse TSC, depending on the season and situation, for about 5 yrs. I can attest to the claim of wheelchair accessability. This is by far the best blind,for the price,on the market for handicapped or able-bodied hunters. It is actually about $70 in most stores. There is room enough for two wheel-chaired hunters and easy entry through the zippered door. Kudo's Ameristep. Thank You!
Posted by: Jamie at August 31, 2007 10:10 AM
