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Title: Groung hunting/blind/leaf suit
Post by: vanishing point on September 12, 2008, 03:33:00 PM
I will be trying to hunt whitetail deer this season.I would like to do it from the ground.Do you recommend a ground blind or a leaf suit?What has the success rate been for you?I have seen some blinds for $100.00 but they seem a little short more for sitting down.Any tips or opinions welcome.
Title: Re: Groung hunting/blind/leaf suit
Post by: Cherokee Scout on September 12, 2008, 04:03:00 PM
Sit still against a tree with the wind in our face. Cut a few leafy branches and stick in the ground around you. That will be fast, quiet and easy.
Title: Re: Groung hunting/blind/leaf suit
Post by: TroyH on September 12, 2008, 04:15:00 PM
About a week ago I went out about 2 hrs before dark and did a little slipping around in my leafy suit.  I sneaked with 20yds of about 5 deer.  One small buck finally saw me, and we stared each other down for the next 15 minutes or so.  He never did figure out what I was and finally just slipped away.  I say that to say that a leafy suit (or probably any good camo) combined with a good background and maybe some additional cover is plenty.  Try to position yourself in the shade against a tree, and put some small branches in front of you.  Don't obstruct your shooting lanes though.
Title: Re: Groung hunting/blind/leaf suit
Post by: Ru on September 12, 2008, 04:59:00 PM
I wear simple earth tone plaid and a stick bunch of branches in my pockets, hat and bow quiver. It seems to work fine. I shot my first deer this way and have even had close range turkey fun.
Title: Re: Groung hunting/blind/leaf suit
Post by: BMOELLER on September 12, 2008, 05:06:00 PM
Buy a ghillie suit!!!
Title: Re: Groung hunting/blind/leaf suit
Post by: One eye on September 12, 2008, 05:22:00 PM
ASAT 3D Leafy Wear suit
Title: Re: Groung hunting/blind/leaf suit
Post by: Mitch-In-NJ on September 12, 2008, 05:50:00 PM
The ASAT 3D suit works great.  Building a little natural blind is a good idea, too.

If you can brush in a ground blind and leave it for a bit then that'll work, too.

I tend not to use ground blinds or tree stands as much as others.  I like not having to lug stuff.  I am lazy.
Title: Re: Groung hunting/blind/leaf suit
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on September 12, 2008, 06:17:00 PM
You don't need that stuff.   (http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f196/jjeffer/stillwaiting.jpg)
Title: Re: Groung hunting/blind/leaf suit
Post by: sweet old bill on September 13, 2008, 06:29:00 AM
good photo Jerry.

I like lots of us hunters do make up ground blinds with camo material and they do work.

But nothing is better than natural blind.

I do like the tip of just put your face into the wind and cut a few branches and this is so simple it does work.

Bill
Title: Re: Groung hunting/blind/leaf suit
Post by: Chris Surtees on September 13, 2008, 06:54:00 AM
IMO natural ground blinds are the best. Easy to put in and maintain. Plus you leave nothing in the woods to tempt those with low moral standards.

Also if you can get your hands on some military surplus camo netting it comes in handy if you feel you need more concealment in the natural blind.

Best of luck.

CS
Title: Re: Groung hunting/blind/leaf suit
Post by: SteveMcD on September 13, 2008, 08:46:00 AM
I like natural ground blinds myself. Always have used them with great success. Still have to watch the wind, so it pays to have a few set up locations depending on that. I also have a piece of 5' x 12' burlap camo from Bass Pro Shops, works just as well, as anything else.
Title: Re: Groung hunting/blind/leaf suit
Post by: woodchucker on September 13, 2008, 08:53:00 AM
I usualy just sit on a log   :archer:
Title: Re: Groung hunting/blind/leaf suit
Post by: Recurve50 LBS on September 13, 2008, 09:18:00 AM
Jerry I like the looks of that spot