Stolen blind...Any tips for a newbie spot and stalker?

[BassBow]

My son and I went out to our hunting blind today to check the camera. Needless to say it had been two weeks since we check it. We were excited to see what was in store for us come Oct. 1rst. I went and check the camera and my 8 year old and 3 year old huntin' buddies came up to me and said "Dad, where'd the blind go?". I thought it was odd that the trail camera was flipped toward the woods and not the field....Oh well. You live and you learn.

Needless to say, it looks like we are going to try our hand at the old spot and stalk! Any tips for a new spot and stalker? Thanks!!!

Mike

PS - no, the thieves were very aware of the camera and turned it with out being caught on film.

[kiamichi kid]

G. Fred Asbell's book on the subject would be the first place I would look. I have never read it myself but have neen told by a bowhunting mentor that it is a must read on the matter. Best of luck and sorry about your blind.

[twigflicker]

I agree with Richard... plus he goes into detail of building your own ground blinds that can't be stolen...  Great read...  Stalking and Still hunting - The Ground Hunter's Bible...

Jonathan

[Gump21Bravo]

Like twig said....

Sad to hear that people in this world have no respect for other peoples belongings.

I hope that scoundrel of a person never kills any animal from that blind.

Good luck in your hunting endeavors.

Craig

[BassBow]

Thanks gentlemen!

[Al Dean]

There are those who have had a blind or stand stolen and those who are going to have a stand or blind stolen.  Those are the only 2 types of us there are.  I am in your category.  It takes a while to go away but I don't leave anything of mine in the woods anymore.  Take it in and out every day.  It is a lovely world we live in anymore.

[gregg dudley]

Build your own blinds.

[m midd]

Hunt the wind.. Natural blinds are the way to go..

[Sam McMichael]

Another vote for natural blinds.

[Knotter]

natural blinds are hard to steal. I still own a blind but it's more for those spots where the wind and cover make it work.  (also nice for bad weather)

cary a saw, gloves, some twine, pruning shears and a 8' x 4' sheet of burlap till you find the spot.  take brush from another area to that spot and build a blind.  

If you want to still hunt with little guys it might be tough.

[JamesKerr]

Stalking with more than one person especially children would be next to impossible for me to accomplish. I would be looking for blow downs or other possible natural blinds. If you are intent on stalking just move slooooowwwww, and never look the animals in the eye.

[Boomerang]

James is right it is almost impossible to stalk with more than one person. Make or find your own natural blind and keep the wind in your face. I find it much easier to stock on a slightly breezy day when all the weeds and trees are moving to help cover up noise and your own movement.

[wtpops]

If you have your 3 and 8 year old hunting buddies with you as you try to stalk its just not going to happen. With that said i think you guys would have a blast trying it, if you got any where close they would just be in awe talk about it for months and remember it for life.

Any way tip: If stalking and you cant hear any wild life such as birds, squirrels and such as you are moving through the woods, you are going to fast.