Dave, By logging into your account, you agree to our, The following errors occurred with your submission. Thanks to one of my friends for posting this up on another forum, I thought I would pass this along. But in completely open situations the umby and Apache have the same problem: they hide you from only one direction and we cant always predict which way game will come in. (sp), I cant stand to sit in a tent peeking out of a hole!. You have a couple of options here. Keep in mind that I live in relatively flat ground and if I had a lot of hills to climb I might think differently. I hauled the new blind down to AZ but never got it out of the truck. I love the fact you can use this blind in any setting, from grassy fields to thickets and brush. Not sure on the 14ft deal. For that reason we have created a patented Double Bull Hub System that gives you a fast and quiet deployment. I bought this one also. JMO. I use a tree seat, and I like the one Millenium tree stands sell. This is the one i am looking at purchasing todayits got all the same stuff, wide and tall, and a little cheaper http://store.rogerssportinggoods.com/servlet/-strse-1465/Primos%C2%AE-Ground-Max-cln--The/Detail. This is the Ameristep Doghouse blind, and it works with a recurve but doubt longbow use in it. Ive shot my newer Super K through the netting without problems as well as my 64 Blacktail Elite. Cookie Policy - Im serious. Keeps me mobile. http://www.agrisupply.com/hunting-blind-cabin-type-/p/67919/cn/4100006/. However, it could work for you but I would avoid that. Look at the Apache Blind. When I have used them the deer really seem to spook unless the blind is left out for at least a couple of days. Only problem I foresee is that it limits you to maybe 90 degrees of shooting coverage without conspicuously turning or dropping off the seat to your knees. Once wrapped up in its bungee chords, store it properly by lying the blind flat on the floor or hanging it on a wall. Each blind offers height extenders you can purchase separately; the runner blind height extenders add 6.25 inches, while the Predators add an extra 7 inches. Thanks for the welcome Dave. Youll get plenty of kills from it at close range animals never know youre there. Its compact arguably a better one-person ground blind than two, but two can fit at a squeeze. I know it was a floor model, but it was the only one that the stitching was coming undone on (all over). Your previous content has been restored. I have heard some people prefer to wear black from the waist up to blend in. It had the triangle windows that I thought I'd hate. Make sure the tree stand is hung properly. I'd have to have the mesh open because I don't think my daughter would be able to see well using the scope through the mesh since it was so loose. It does get pricey when you add up all of the extras, but I still think its worth it for a quality product made in the USA. Theyre a novel way to mix up your hunting, which, in my opinion, can be more exciting than sitting in a tree stand or a traditional ground blind. You wont be disappointed. In this case, you would move the blind back five to ten feet into the forest so that the reflected forest floor coincides with the forest backdrop. He's shot about 4 strtters already! Come join the discussion about optics, trails, clubs, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! It can also be wrapped around a tree trunk to sit under in a rain. Nothing like the view from a tree! Ive been in a lot of blinds, and never really found one I liked. http://www.ghostblind.com/flashintro/index.html. The plastic mirrors are attached with pressure-sensitive adhesive, which over time may appear that its detaching. Remember it's not how far away you can shoot a deer it's how close you can!!! I think this blind is an excellent tool, amongst others, for having fun while you hunt. That part will inevitably move when you knock, draw, or launch an arrow. Duncan, Im enjoying seeing what everyone uses too, keep it comming. Before Primos bought out Double Bull Archery I ordered the Matrix RECURVE model, hard to find these days but great for tall guys. I hunt from tree stands a lot and deer certainly do look up no question. My Dad killed his bear out of one last fall and I killed a doe with my pistol during our gun-deer season out of the other one. The Predator 4-Panel allows you to set up a stool or hunting chair, making a big difference. Honestly, seeing is believing. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. You can also set the blind on rocks or logs to increase effective height and then put a strip of camo cloth around the base to fill the open space from blind to ground. It is just heavy enough that I dont want to pack it a long way though. It worked great for a longbow. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use. Well they had a bunch up including the Vision. I also love both technology and the outdoors, and am always looking for new ways to combine my passions. It had the noisy velcro and from the picture an ugly color. Honestly, I love both Ghostblinds and wish more people would try them. You cannot paste images directly. If you can get by with a DB T2 they are much lighter and easier to deal with. Includes: 1.5-inch carry strap, four tent stakes, one bungee cord & instructions, 4-Panel Predator Blind Dimensions: 102 W x 46 H inches. Going back to the beginning here, Im waiting to hear how Mr. Peterson likes his ground blind for his upcoming AZ whitetail hunt. The new Kickout model is outstanding because it allows two hunters ample space thanks to the extra storage the kickouts provide. Learn more. In other words I wouldnt personally place one in the middle of a clearing. It has no zippers on the windows, is constructed extremely well, has lots of loops for attaching brush, and has vertical shooting windows that make limb clearance even on very close shots a non issue. Its only 12# and you can relocate it pretty quick. As mentioned, the mirrors fold inwards to avoid picking up scratches. With no wind you can brush it in and its great. I am sure that if you make noise or if they smell you, they will look up as well. Dont fret lie it flat on the floor with weight on it to resume its original form if this does happen. Archive - The blind used to be manufactured by a company known as "Big Game Treestands". $300-400 with the carry bag. I think it is 70 tall if I remember right. If you lean them back, the sky will be visible, so the mirrors have a natural, in-built forward tilt to ensure theres no glare from the sun or sky. This is the best blind Ive seen for the money. If you make the mistake of placing your hand directly on it to push out the wallyou will bleed..profusely. He purchased the Primos Double Bull Matrix 360 for $250 + tax. You have to try it out and see which one "fits" you better. I'll put some seam sealer on it first because most reviews indicate it leaks. You can find a place to set up that has trees or a bush behind you. When I got out the roof was covered with beads of water. Pasted as rich text. Alternatively, you can purchase a cheap throwdown blind to cover your back. Copyright 2021 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. Well, it showed. The beauty of that 54 Shrew (I know you are already aware of this) is that you can shoot it out of just about any blind made. fly, I have to say, someone knew what they were doing when they designed this blind. Hunters have been concealing themselves to get as close as possible to game for the whole of time. Down in AZ however, its been more problematic to get by with brush blinds, and on a recent hunt in WV I was simply helpless for cover in those very open hardwoods. The latter is tall enough to hide a hunting blind chair or to conceal the longest recurve bows. Had to go to Youtube and watch a tutorial to figure it out. Modern material and engineering has allowed us to design and build the most reliable, easy to assemble, and stealthy Hunting Blind on the market. By Contact Us - Assist Door System - Spring steel assist door system for easy and silent access. I lose the direction of travel easily. The Ghostblind has also carved out its niche for when traditional methods dont quite facilitate your hunt as much as they could. Its undesirable for weight reasons, and you dont need it to be a perfect reflection to mirror your immediate ground environment. 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I also imagine I'd have to adjust the window several times for her to get a good shot and that movement would bring attention to us. The walls of my house are not covered with monster whitetail racks, and until that happens I am in no position to dispute anyones thoughts or ideas If the sun sets behind the blind, it will cast a visible shadow that will pick up in the mirror reflection. I visit/hunt with my son and his family in the Texas Hill Country. Its easily fixed by applying an anti-fog treatment to the mirrors. Many mor ways than one to skin a cat. Lloyd thanks for posting and welcome to the tradbow campfire circle. Try to avoid traveling in vehicles with the blind. Id sure appreciate your recommendations for specific brands and models that in your experience work best for trad bowhunters. If you want to stay light on your feet with a highly-portable, two-person ground blind that has a roof, then the Care Taker is the best choice. > Ghostblind 4-Panel Predator Blind on Amazon, > Ghostblind 6-Panel Runner Blind on Amazon. So now Im shopping for a pop-up to take to AZ with me next month. Indeed, the Predator version also has a popular Deluxe Carry Bag to make it easier to carry your existing backpack and chair simultaneously, which is very useful as your total gear mounts up. Your link has been automatically embedded. May we all be safe and comfy, high or low. great for bowhunting. I had to work in St. Louis today (near a Cabela's) and got off a half hour early (which never happens). Avoid leaning it against a wall because it will warp the shape over time. I have two different ground blinds and have used them very little. He tells me he cant find it on either Amerstep or Academys website just in the store. Well everyone was asking for pictures of this and I finally got mine in so here are the pics. However they have their uses and merit in some conditions for me. If anyone is interested Ill provide some measurements. I like to find a tree that will fit between the two back legs so I can lean back like Dave says. I like how they don't shine like other materials. Heat Shrink tubing tends to eliminate that problemafter the fact:o. One hunter made one himself for around $150. Fly that blind looks exactly like my Big Game Treestands "Escape"I think you'll like it and it's built well. Includes: 2-inch carry strap, four tent stakes, four tie-downs, two bungee cords & Instructions, No Spam! Just try to stay warm and dry by making the most of your environment or saving this blind for better weather. could you please post some more pics of the inside of the blind and a closeup of the fabric,etc? Its still small, compact, and lightweight enough not to trouble you on your travels and quickly set up and brush in. So how well did it hold up in the rain? The blind also came with 4 ground stakes and the bag doubles as a backpack (the blind is 20#) and has a slot for a folding chair. Now I've never owned one of the top of the line blinds to compare this one to, but it was great. I can get deer within just a few feet of me and last season a deer ran by being chased by something but came within inches of the blind, it was cool to see & hear! Its a very nice blind if I had the extra money right now I'd buy it! Upload or insert images from URL. I got inside and at first really liked it. Whats more, if you purchase the 6-Panel, youre going to be sitting on and shooting from the floor. The 6-Panel Runner Blind has a height of 26 inches and weighs 8 lbs, while the 4-Panel Runner Blind is 46 inches tall and weighs 12 lbs. We all like them so much I bought a third one so I can use them for our Youth Turkey Learn To Hunt Program. im on the fence between the one you are looking at and this onebut for the price, i think im going to go with the ladder oopslooks like we are looking at the same thingi had a primos ground max, that was similar to these, but i left it out during deer season, and we got a pile of snow that ended up melting and ultimately caving the whole darn thing ini loved it though which is why i am going to get anotherthe link above has cheaper prices. It's a good looking blind, but then I started thinking practically. Dave, I took it last fall on Columbus Day when I took them deer hunting. 6 square and 84 tall. It's useless after the first time you do tie out the blind because you will end up leaving the cords tied there and the stakes will stay on the end of the cordsit does no damage to the blind to leave them there when you pack it up. I got one a while back but haven't shot out of it yet but man I have to believe those "shoot through" windows have to effect the arrow in some capacity. Thanks for all the very good advice along the way. Sharpshaft: Read our review of the Ameristep Care Taker. The very feature that drew me to it (360 degree curtain windows) is what made me decide against it. An understandable concern is that the blind only faces one direction. You do not need to set your blind up early, nor to brush it in. I have had deer under ten feet that never saw me as long as I dont move. Most ground blinds I have seen have black innner walls. The only water that got inside was a couple of tiny drips from stitches (that didn't even touch me) and water that came in thru the large middle windows. Ive carried the blind (with my homemade shoulder strap for the bag), 2 folding chairs, my backpack, bow and arrows in at least 3/4 in and back out for a total trip of 1.5 miles. If you must travel with them, you can place a soft cloth between the mirrors to stop them from rubbing together. I was NOT going to buy anything! Enjoy! There seems to be a problem serving the request at this time, {"modules":["unloadOptimization","bandwidthDetection"],"unloadOptimization":{"browsers":{"Firefox":true,"Chrome":true}},"bandwidthDetection":{"url":"https://ir.ebaystatic.com/cr/v/c1/thirtysevens.jpg","maxViews":4,"imgSize":37,"expiry":300000,"timeout":250}}. But then I do almsot all my hunting in the Rockies where we have plenty of trees, brush and cover to snuggle back into. 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I suppose you could dispute my experience but I stand pretty firm that when deer get used to seeing people in a tree, they look up. I would always use a hanging treestand as they seem more versatile around my parts. Cabalas has them on sell for I think $99. Instead of cloth, my favorite option is to put these kitchen cabinet door bumpers on them to avoid them touching. dave, when my father and i hunted the kaibab we used a large piece of leafy tank cover cut into two. The wind here is never consistent and changes through the day so I like to stay mobile, and besides I just dont enjoy sitting in a tent all day. Takes some getting used to as far as judging distances but other than that I think it is OK. When it arrives Ill set it up and practice shooting out of it and if Im not pleased, Ill send it back and start over so please keep your posts, opinions and photos coming. I've reviewd Cabela's ground blind choices and read the product reviews. Of course they are smaller and you have a personal height problem so a T2 might be a bit short. I hunted out of it last night, I was very happy with in considering the wind and the rain. When you open your blind, its best to stand behind it and unfold it around you. Smack, you'll have to let me know how you like your Vision and what you think of the curtain style netting. As soon as I took mine out of the box I sprayed a whole can of tent waterproofing spray on it. Im 62 and was able to stand up in the middle of the blind. No need for a tree, and easy to slide down off of onto yours knees if you want to. Do Not Sell My Personal Information -. These extenders are worthwhile for tall hunters.If you purchase the extenders, its tricky to work out where each panel slides. There is netting around the entire blind, but you can pull up fabric to block out the sun and keep you hidden. Mine was supposed to be to my house yesterday, checked the UPS tracking # at lunch time yesterday and said it was delivered. 9 product ratings - Primos Double Bull SurroundView 270 Hunting Ground Blind, 3 product ratings - Primos Smokescreen Double Bull 270 SurroundView Ground Blind, Swat Camo - 65111, Primos PS60086 Ground Blind Steel Hunting Stakes, 6 product ratings - Primos PS60086 Ground Blind Steel Hunting Stakes, 6 product ratings - Deer Turkey Pop Up Hunting Ground Blind Double Bull Stakeout Surroundview Camo. In front, you will see snow reflected despite the forest backdrop. The Ghostblind is undoubtedly a fair-weather blind. I probly wont order until this weekend. If they did not see movement, smell you, or hear something out of sinc then quite often they go back to doing their own thing. I like how the mesh can be fitted to the window very tight or left out and open. The fluted design is simple yet effective. The best way to do this is to lean your blind up against a wall and use a water hose and a soft cloth to clean it. Just set it up and build your blind around it. the runner blind height extenders add 6.25 inches, Read our review of the Ameristep Care Taker, Read our review of the Ameristep Doghouse. Home Forums Campfire Forum pop-up ground blinds, While Ive never demonized them and know theyre especially good for hunting turkeys in open areas like corn fields, Ive never had any use for a pop-up ground blind and delight in building impromptu brush blinds as needed. Along with a pair of clippers, I can set up a pretty good impromptu stand site very easily. Frank. It seems well made and easy to setup. Sharpshaft: Read our review of the Big Cat 350. I shoot a 52 bow but have shot my longer bows out of it with out problems. Being 64 with a 32 draw, I need a lot of room in a blind. Here are some pix that I took after the successful youth hunt last weekend. :yield: Specs say 17lbs, and the DB weighs in around 20lbs from what I've read! Price and other details may vary based on product size and color. I do use my Hidden Hunter blind every year, mostly where there is no suitable tree, and to hunt during extreme weather. If I had the backpack type bag for the blind I wouldnt mind carrying it in at least a mile or more in, its only 20#. Thanks, Amigos. We all know that the first time animals see a blind, they tend to get a little spooked, but thats not the case with this blind. Thanks again to you all and keep em coming. Something went wrong. This year he had a pop-up purchased from Academy Sports that was aprox. I use an ameristep brick house and really like it. Seems like it is a general rule to avoid being detected but I am sure a deer can see higher than 14 feet. Our Double Bull Surroundview 360 Ground Blindand Deluxe Go Ground Blind have zipperless doors that allow a silent entry and exit, but getting in and out is only half the battle. If you get our voice mail at any time, please leave a message so that we can return your call. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. With two pieces I can encircle myself and have 360 degree coverage. My son has his cap gun and my turkey calls. Ill check all of these out. But here are some pics of it set up in my garage. The guy showing you how to make them has to call them a Casper Blind so he doesnt get sued. In those cases I believe the deer were used to seeing my friend in that treestand year after year. As several of you have noted, claustrophobia is the key word. Hi there, my names Jack, and Ive been doing archery and hunting with crossbows for just over five years. Your blind will require washing to maintain the plastic mirrors. First up, we love a Ghostblind review! If youre on the edge of a forest looking out over a snowy field, the blind will look terribly out of place. Originally I was condisering the TSC doghouse but not so sure anymore. Looked like my truck after a good coat of wax. If you are looking for comfort and concealment, hunt in a Double Bull. Powered by Invision Community. In the end, youve no roof and no protection behind you, so youre entirely at the whim of the elements. And here it is set up in one of my deer trail areas along the river. Just Pure Hunting, Survival & Outdoors Goodness in your Inbox . Plus it has no top so your bow hight wont matter. The mirrors will reflect wherever you have them pointing. liteweight tent poles work if needed for sticks, The Double Bulls arent inexpensive, but Ive shot my 66 Howard Hill out of it. Its much easier to set it up from behind than in front of you. Which is more of a rarity than anything else. If they look up it is because they heard or smelt something. In this blind, you need to be far more concerned about movement. time) Over time the mirrors will pick up scratches that arent possible to remove. Norris good to have another fellow Shrew-ball here :P, and thanks for the photos, which always liven up a thread.
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