Someone e-mailed me these tips and I thought I’d post them here to share with everyone. Here are 8 tips you should keep in mind when learning how to build a deer blind.

Build a Deer Blind Tip #1

“You build a deer blind on the ground at eye level to the deer. If you want to be elevated you would build a deer treestand,” reminds Marty Prokop.

Build a Deer Blind Tip #2

“When you build a deer blind, to add effectiveness, use natural surroundings. If you are hunting in a brushy area use the brush and vegetation. Even though a deer will notice your deer blind, the smell associate with a deer blind made with natural vegetation will not as readily spook or alert the deer,” Marty Prokop says.

Build a Deer Blind Tip #3

Marty Prokop recommends, “Before you build a deer blind think through all the purposes you would like your deer blind to serve. Is your deer blind going to shelter you from the sun, wind and rain? If so, plan four waterproof walls, roof and door.

“Is your deer blind going to simply consist of one wall to block your silhouette in one direction? When you build a deer blind it could have three constructed walls and a fourth natural wall, if you build against a rock or large tree.”

Build a Deer Blind Tip #4

“Before you build a deer blind decide on the size needed. How many deer hunters will be using the deer blind? Are deer hunters sitting or standing?” Marty Prokop asks.

Build a Deer Blind Tip #5

“Consider on how many sides of your deer blind you want viewing and shooting windows. While you build a deer blind and certainly before shooting from a deer blind make sure you know your surrounding area. Are there any houses, buildings, people or domestic livestock nearby? Safety comes first,” Marty Prokop says.

Build a Deer Blind Tip #6

“After you build a deer blind make sure the floor of your deer blind is clear of any sticks, twig, branches or grass that could alert a deer’s hearing should you move to position yourself for a shot,” says Marty Prokop.

Build a Deer Blind Tip #7

“Once you have determined you want to build a deer blind then it is time to gather materials. The more you plan ahead to build a deer blind the more chance that you will be able to find your deer blind materials at great prices,” shares Marty Prokop.

Build a Deer Blind Tip #8

Marty Prokop recommends, “When your time to build a deer blind has concluded remove scrap materials and trash. If you have decided to build a deer blind on public land or someone else’s land, at the end of the deer season, return the land to the way it was before you arrived.”

If you are hunting on public land the “pop up” portables would be the way to go.

If however you hunt private land consider building a deer blind. I have two on my property. One is elevated, made from a treated wood playtower that the kids have out grown. After reworking the frame to lighten it up I built a 4.5’x5’ base and its about 5.5’ inside height. This gives me about an 8’elevation when sitting inside. Insulate well with 2” foam all sides, floor and roof. Small-screened vents at the top of each wall helps fresh air to come in but you still stay very warm. I use Plexiglas strips about 2” to 3” wide around all four sides at eye height when sitting. This gives you a continuous panoramic view of your surroundings. Next, I made four shooting windows. These are hinged to pull down and are at a comfortable shooting height. Paint the inside of your blind black to hide movement and paint your shooting windows black on the outside so they always look open. Paint the outside with colors and shapes that match your woods.

I even made this blind portable. I welded up an axle hitch combo and bolted it to the towers wood frame. It pulls well with a truck or tractor. I usually move it around once a week during the summer so the resident deer can get used to it in various locations then in the fall I pick out two of three areas I like and move it as needed.

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