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Deer Hunting Ground Blind Building Plans
Hello my name is Zachary T and I have placed your link on my myspace page http://www.myspace.com/deerhunter7369 and I would also like to know if you could help me out. I am building a ground blind for this years turkey and deer seasons and would like to know if you would happen to have any building plans. I'm looking to build something about 6X6 or 8X8 me and a friend will be hunting out of it. Any help will be greatly appreciated.Thanks.
Zachary
Zachary,
Thanks for your email.
There is nothing quite like taking a deer or turkey from a ground blind.
You are eye-to-eye with the animal, which can increase the difficulty of harvesting a deer or turkey. Deer and turkeys have great eye sight and hearing and are masters of their terrains. Any wrong movement from a ground blind or unnatural noises are sure to be noticed causing the deer or turkey to bolt, usually before a good shot can be made.
Deer Hunting Ground Blind Site Location
The first thing you will need to do is find the location for your deer or turkey hunting blind. Make sure you have plenty of deer and turkey sign in the area. If you are able to, set up a trail camera or cameras in three or four different locations prior to setting up your hunting blind.
When I set up my trail cameras, I usually check each camera at least every other day. This does a couple things for me.
First, it allows the deer on my hunting land to get used to my scent. Secondly, it allows me to see what areas are holding the most animals, which shows me the best locations to set up my ground blind.
Type of Hunting Blind
There are many different styles of ground blind you can make.
One of my favorite ground hunting blinds to make and deer hunt from is made of natural materials gathered from my hunting land.
When deer and turkeys approach hunting blinds made of natural materials…like downed trees, branches, grasses and shrubs…they seem to be a bit more at ease. This could allow you a great shot.
Since you will be turkey hunting and deer hunting with a buddy in the same ground blind I suggest you go with the 8x8 option. This will give you both enough room to sit comfortably and safely.
The Free-Deer-Hunting-Tips.com community of hunters have asked for plans on building ground blinds and elevated shooting houses. Currently my deer hunting land is covered in a blanket of snow and the ground is frozen solid. As soon as spring thaw arrives, I will be in the field building and filming the step-by-step instructions on how to build a natural material ground blind and an 8x8 elevated shooting house.
Make sure you get the Free Deer Hunting Tips Newsletter by subscribing (and it’s free which is great) at http://www.free-deer-hunting-tips.com. Then, watch your email for details on plans for building ground blinds and elevated shooting houses. As soon as spring comes in my neck of the woods, I’ll be out building and filming.
Here is what you could do between now and then…
Selecting a Ground Blind
Until then, consider purchasing one of the pop-up style hunting blinds available. I just purchased one this year and hunted from it.
They are easy to pack in to your turkey hunting and deer hunting areas, take seconds to set up and will offer you shelter from the elements.
When selecting a portable hunting blind look for one with a scent blocking lining and a black interior. You will also want large shoot-thru windows. The hunting blind I use has a rear access door which makes getting into and out of the blind easier.
After setting up your portable hunting blind, use natural grasses, twigs and shrubs to help conceal the blind. The more natural you can make the portable hunting blind appear, the more natural the animals will react to its presence.
I have had turkeys come right up to my portable hunting blind the day I set it up. Deer, on the other hand, took a little longer to get used to the portable hunting blind.
Good Luck and Great Hunting!
Marty Prokop
www.free-deer-hunting-tips.com
Posted by Marty Prokop
Comments
I was going to build a blind but after reading your post it makes sense to buy a blind and use things you find to make it look natural.
Thanks
Tim
Posted by: Tim at March 18, 2007 2:41 PM
Great time saving idea. Those blinds aren't too expensive. And making it appear natural is a great tip.
Mike
Posted by: Mike at March 21, 2007 8:52 PM
I was also looking to build a 5x5 or 6x6 elevated blind. I'm not sure what size would be best.
I'm a pretty big guy 6'3", 190#, shooting a 300 winmag.
I need a little bit of room to move around. I was wondering if you thought this would be a good size for me.
Also if you had a rough set of prints that would be great.
Thankya much.
Jayson
Posted by: jayson burnam at August 21, 2007 10:04 PM
Jayson,
Thanks for your comment.
I, like you, am a good sized person and I also shoot a 300 Win Mag.
I have been using a ground blind that measures about 5 x 5 and find it to be a little cramped when I add my chair and heater.
I would suggest the 6 x 6 size. That extra bit of room comes in handy especially if you need to stretch every now and again.
The bigger size will call for a more sturdy base to hold the blind up however.
I am also assuming you will not be moving the blind around much. This being the case, go with stronger lumber when you build your elevated deer hunting blind.
On mine I use 3/4 inch marine grade or treated plywood for the floor that is nailed to at least 2 x 6 floor joists, 1/2 inch green treated for the walls and roof.
When framing, use 2 x 4 lumber. Using thicker lumber will add weight, but it will be much more sturdy.
As for the legs to elevate the blind, I have had great success using 6 x 6 green treated timbers on a four by eight blind. Going with a 6 x 6 deer blind, you may consider 8 x 8 treated timbers or larger to accommodate the extra weight.
As far as plans for building go, I am currently in the process of having some plans for an elevated deer blind certified for safety. As soon as I get the green light I will post them to the web.
Good Luck and Great Hunting!
Marty
Posted by: Marty Prokop at August 21, 2007 11:11 PM
