![]() The next step is to brush the blind in with local vegetation until it literally disappears into its surroundings.ħ. I have had to search large areas of woods to find a blind that did a tumbleweed impression and went on a journey. When the winds get up to 30 or 40 mph, like they do in South Texas, this will prevent the roof from collapsing. If it is possible to tie the apex of the roof hub to a tree limb above the blind, do it. If suitable trees and brush are not available, hammer tent spikes into the ground about six feet from the blind and attach the ropes at a steep downward angle, which helps hold the blind tight to the ground when the wind is trying to lift it. Anchor the blind to the ground in every place the blind allows, usually loops along the bottom edge.Īttach ropes to the center of the exterior walls at the hubs and tie them to trees and brush to prevent the blind from moving. Rebar works well, too, if you bend it into the shape of an “L”. My advice is to ditch the skinny pins that come with the blinds and use big tent stakes to anchor the blind. Also, raccoons, packrats, and other assorted critters will use the time to remodel the blind and make it nice and comfy to their specifications. Do not leave your blind in the field any longer than necessary, as the sun will bleach it and weaken the fabric. While blinds are good at containing your scent, make sure you set your ground blind with your area’s prevailing wind directions in mind.ĥ. Most of the time, my scent is blowing in an acceptable direction. To prevent my scent from blowing toward the expected location of the animals, I set my blind up west of that point. In South Texas, where I live, we have two predominant winds - southeast and north. As with all bowhunting, take wind direction into account. Nothing is more agonizing than not being able to shoot because your bow or elbow is hitting the blind. Traditional archers really need to pay attention to this because their limbs are significantly longer than those of a compound bow. The blind also needs to be tall enough that bow limbs do not hit the ceiling at any time while drawing back or shooting. There needs to be enough space in front of your hand to keep the tip of the arrow inside the blind and allow for follow-through after the shot. Make sure the blind you choose is deep enough from front to back to accommodate an archer at full draw. I recommend the good ol’ ground blind for superior hunting enjoyment. I had a treestand fall out of a tree once with me in it, and it is not very much fun. Where else but in a ground blind can you hunt while you eat, drink, stretch, share the experience with children, and stave off the cold. Ground blinds are a great way to increase your hunting success while boosting your enjoyment. You may not harvest the animal of your dreams, but you will gather a plethora of stories to tell about the ones that got away. ![]() Please, for the love of all that is good, learn from my mistakes. ![]() The tips I share here have been gathered through the school of hard knocks. There is one saving grace, and that is: I learn from my mistakes, and I’ve learned a lot over 42 years of bowhunting. In fact, I have been there so often I not only have the T-shirt, but the shorts, flip flops and koozie to go with it. Unfortunately, due to my tendency to screw up even the simplest of tasks, I have been there more than most. They burst forth as soon as that massive set of antlers bounds away through the brush, never to be seen again.īowhunter tears are usually accompanied by a slack jaw, dropped head, closed eyes and a conversation with oneself that begins as follows: (PG version) “I can’t believe I did that. Bowhunter tears! Whether they come out of your eyes or stay inside and burn holes through your soul, we’ve all felt them.
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