Hot tips for setting up your Deer Hunting Blind

Here in upper Michigan the fall Deer Season is on. Deer bow season Started October 1^st. The gun Deer season starts November 15^th. So your not sure if you want to climb up into that tree or not. Not really! But what a great spot for a blind. The branches are just right and it is overlooking a very heavily used trail. You have some buck rubbings near by. It is just too good to pass up.If you are a little nervous over hunting from a tree. You are not alone. Some very serious accidents have happened using this technique. So if you are uncomfortable about climbing-Don’t.

I have used a ground blind for years Bow Hunting and have done very well.

Here are some tips for building a ground blind.

Scout out your location early in the summer. The earlier the blind is built before Deer Season the better. This will give the deer a chance to become adjusted to the blind being their. If you pick a good hunting area you may only have to do this once and it will be good for many years to come.

In the area I live in the fall winds seem to favor coming out of the north or north west. Ideally you want your blind located down wind from the deer trail or your bait pile. If the deer pick up your scent they will be gone before you can even get a shot off.

I like to pick a location that is slightly elevated over looking the bait pile or trail. I don’t think this is necessary it is just my preference.

As far as distance it is pretty much up to your skill level. I have had deer come with in 30 feet of my ground blind. Build your blind close enough to your bait pile or the trail so you will be confident when you are about to make the killing shot.

For material you can use about any type of building material. Make sure you make it tall enough. If you are sitting- the ceiling has to be high enough so as not to interfere with your bow. The same applies when you create your window opening. Keep in mind you need that extra room for your bow limbs.

I think this next one is the most important of all. It has to be dark inside. Buy that I mean their must be no light behind you in the blind at all. If you keep it dark behind you the deer will not have a clue as to what is going on. Any cracks or joints have to be sealed enough to keep the light out including your way in.

So if you don’t like climbing that tree-Don’t

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