Just completed a search on the Hidden Hunter blind and like everything about them except for the steel rods that run across the floor. I can visualize how they would easily work into the soft early season ground and not be a problem, but my concern is if they would get in the way on rocky uneven ground, or now this time of year when the ground is frozen solid? It seems to me they could get stepped on and bent, or that I would have problems with the feet on my Huntmor 360 chair.
One other question I have is if the blinds are plenty big enough for shooting a 66" recurve and also are they big enough to hold two people?
I'm hoping those of you with experience will chime in.
Thanks.

I just bought one last week, the rods are stainless , and i dont think they will be a problem at all, as far as the hard ground or chair, you can place your pads in the spaces in the rods. I bought the 6x6, its there most popular, and its a good size, i think more so for an adult and young boy, two adults might be too much. Easy setup, great windows, and the materials are the best of any blinds, very well thought out blind, and super people to deal with. I live about 1 1/2 hr from them, so i drove there and picked mine up, glad i made the drive.

Thanks, mooshkat.
Anyone else?

I've been using the Hidden Hunter blinds for years and I love them. Besides the fact that they are American made these guys are experienced hunters and they know what the hunter needs in a blind.

I heard that Gene Wensel just got one so I emailed him and ask how he liked it, this was his response,

 " I put mine up for the first time yesterday afternoon. Very impressive. They put some serious thought into their design that differs from the other brands. I like it. Much easier as far as I'm concerned and I like the made in American thing

As for the rods on the ground they have never been a problem for me. In the late season when it's cold and snowy I cut a piece of carpet to size over the rods more for warmth than anything. I also have a Little Buddy heater that keeps it snug and warm. My biggest problem is staying awake.     :D  
 http://www.shrewbows.com/hiddenhunterblinds/index.html

 

As for bow clearance, I've used my 66" Hill style bow in my 6X6 blind

   

A choice of patterns

 

Ron, do you know if they will be at K'zoo Expo this year. I missed them last year and want to try one.

Ron

I used one for several years, until my son was mowing the clover plot in front of the blind and got just a little too close with the bucket on the tractor and created a window/door where I would have preferred not to have one.    :(  

The rods on the floor were never an issue, setup is quick, easy, and quieter than hub style blinds. I shot bows ranging from 56" to 66" from mine without a problem.

The only issue I had was being nervous about sitting in a blind surrounded by metal rods when a spring storm would pop up, as they are prone to do here in Iowa during turkey season. I tended to get the heck out of there at the first rumble of thunder in the distance. It was also a bit noisy in the wind, which we also have plenty of here in the spring especially.

Thanks all for the in depth replies. Out in the wild which of the camo patterns seems to be most versatile? I am leaning towards the gray.

I got one last spring right before turkey season. Hands down the best blind I've used. The set up is sssssooooo much easier and quieter than anything else out there.

I went with the 6x6 in the gray. I thought the gray would be more versatile so I went with it. I'm happy with the color. In the spring I set it up and hunted out of it one morning. After the morning hunt I decided to leave it and hunt the same spot in the evening. As I was walking in I seriously thought somebody stole my blind because I couldn't see it. I think this had more to do with the design, but non the less I liked the pattern in spring. The rounded top really does a good job of blending into its surroundings. It's pretty amazing.

I hunted with a good friend of mine for a few days out of it. I was shooting a 60" Silvertip and my buddy was shooting a 60" or 62" Silvertip. It was a little tighter than my old blind, but it was manageable. I don't think two of you will be shooting at the same time if that's what your wanting. I did hunt one evening with a friend and my 3 year old son along. My friend had wheels so it wasn't as tight. We were able to put my son in between us just fine.

Overall the best blind made IMO.

I ordered one today. The guy answered all my questions like we were old friends. I really believe this may be the way to go if you are getting old and hunt alone. I would love to hear any success stories about hunting in these blinds by those that use them exclusively. Can't wait to get mine and try it out.

I couldn't find a height specification. From the videos it appears to be less than 60" tall? I'm probably one of the shortest fellows on this site (5'6") and I shoot relatively short curves (56"-60"). But, I shoot a vertical bow.

I think the way this blind sets  up (youtube videos) is slick.  But the only blind I've found that is tall enough for my shooting style is the Primos Club XXL.

You will have no problem shooting your bows out of the 6x6 model.

QuoteOriginally posted by Bowwild:
I couldn't find a height specification. From the videos it appears to be less than 60" tall? I'm probably one of the shortest fellows on this site (5'6") and I shoot relatively short curves (56"-60"). But, I shoot a vertical bow.

I think the way this blind sets  up (youtube videos) is slick.  But the only blind I've found that is tall enough for my shooting style is the Primos Club XXL.

It's over 6' in the center I believe. I'm a little over 5'8" and had plenty of headroom when standing in my HH blind. At your height and bow length, you shouldn't have a problem at all.

Here's the new video. The taller guy in the video is over 6'3"

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3f0k-fA1vSE&feature=youtu.be

with those rods on the bottom how do they work on uneven ground inside the blind ? I find with my other blind I can set up on small humps or bumps in the ground  if it is the only good spot available..they look great but would love to see one first...any dealers in Canada ???

There has never been a complaint about the rods on uneven ground that I am aware of. The rods are stainless steel and are pretty flexible. I've been using these blinds for many years after having tried others and I wouldn't go back to the other ones.

There's no dealers in Canada that I'm aware of.
http://www.shrewbows.com/hiddenhunterblinds/index.html

QuoteOriginally posted by Ron LaClair:
Here's the new video. The taller guy in the video is over 6'3"

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3f0k-fA1vSE&feature=youtu.be  

The shorter guy is about 5' 2"  

thanks Ron..i might bite the bullet and buy one but would love to see one....are there dealers who sell them in Montana ? I have a good bowhunting friend in
great Falls...or are they order online only

I'm very glad to get mine for sure. This blind is so much easier to use than all the others. I got the six footer in the green/brown pattern for both turkeys and hunting deer near cedar thickets. I'm very impressed with the design and materials used in quality construction. Wind proof, waterproof, dark and minimal concern of roof collapsing under weight of snow. The floor rods have been no issue to deal with. I did throw down two pieces of carpet on the floor. I think I'll have my next one built with all vertical windows. I have little use for the horizontal windows. These are the best blinds I've ever used.

What length recurve bows do you shoot from it Gene?
Thanks.