Natural groung blind construction Ideas thread

[Knawbone]

Iv' decided to dedicate part of tomorrow to get out and build some natural blinds for our upcoming Turkey season. I never really give this process too much thought, but was wondering if my fellow TG's have a secrete recipe for their construction. So lets share some pics and Ideas on Ground blind construction.

[ChrisM]

I am no expert yet but I look for spots that are already thick or dark and just finish the job God started.  I think that if one just pops up in a clear and bright area that the local wildlife will notice and avoid it for awhile.  Animals notice change in the woods like you notice change in your living room.

[Knawbone]

Rub it in Chris, bright areas you say. We don't get any sun here in NY. Not nearly enough anyway. Good thought though, really.

[Goshawkin]

I hollow out the inside of a clump of brush or bushy tree. I take a roll of die cut camo fabric,some para cord,zip ties and clippers. It only takes a couple minutes to tie up limbs where you need them and zip tie the fabric on. Clip off the branches in the way and stick them in the fabric. If you blow up the picture you can see my shooting window cut in the fabric,it's about 2' in the tunnel I cut in the brush.That makes a shadow for you. I had birds within 4' of the side of me that didn't see me.

[ChrisM]

Here's rubbin it in David.  It was a high of 80 today, clear skyies, and a slight breeze.  a perfect day to go stumpin in short sleaves.  

[Knawbone]

Sorry it's so hot there Chris, Im' staying nice and cool here in cloudy NY.I won't even break a sweat making those blinds tomorrow.  

[Knawbone]

Goshawkin, Thats way cool man. Thanks for thee excellento Idea. I also use camo netting in the mix.Not too many bushes were I hunt but I'll deffinately remember that one.          

[Bud B.]

Dave,

I'm planning on my fall ground blind for deer....metal T-posts, dog fencing at least 4' high..camo netting....and finding and transplanting honeysuckle vines and maybe even English ivy. English ivy stays green year-round. The ivy and honeysuckle will grow up and fill the fencing throughout the summer and eventually make an all natural blind cover. You can cut strategic holes in  the fencing for shooting.

If it's on your land maybe something like that could be a semi-permanent blind for future use.

I gotta get busy.

[Knawbone]

Bud, your the man. Great Idea, you'll have the deer coming right to your blind to eat that honeysuckle too.I guess the only thing would be that the conditions would have to be right for those plants to flurish.You have my wheels rolling now.

[ChrisM]

I really like the honey suckle idea.  That stuff around here will flat take over if it can get some sun.

[jhg]

I like to use small branches stuck into the ground- a little goes a long way and I think we all (myself included) have a tendency to want more cover than we need.
Anyway, I also try to keep in mind that out here in Colorado, it does not take much to alter the natural way things are in a permanent way.
With that in mind I try to be considerate of those who also enjoy the back country for its wildness that will follow.
I don't do anything that might ruin their experience- like prune up trees for a stand for example the way some will do- clearing wide shooting lanes and stuff., or leaving fire rings.

Joshua

[LongStick64]

I agree with Joshua I prefer to blend in using natural cover and position over building a site up that could make it stand out. Try to use natural funnels that will focus the animals attention to the funnel not you.

[Shawn Leonard]

If for turkey hunting it does not have to be a natural type spot. They are dumb as a box of rocks. You could drag in an old truck and set-up inside, new stuff does not bother them. That said they have great eyesight and movement has to go undetected, they are stupid but not easy to kill. I would look for downed trees and such and than add to them to make a natural blind. Shawn

[Knawbone]

Your exact on both points Shawn. I don't worry about what the blind looks like and I most generally add to blow downs to make my blinds. Turkeys are like chickens, they don't have any cognitive thought about their surroundings.Deer on the other hand are a different story.

[Knawbone]

http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u615/dbb24/008640x480_zps9c36c6fe.jpg                      

  My first constructed Turkey hunting blind of the year. This is on the WMA across from my house. Gobblers always work this ridge at some point during our month long season. A little camo material and added leaves from the ground and she'll be done.

[Dave Bowers]

Should do the trick

[Knawbone]

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[Knawbone]

http://s1324.photobucket.com/user/dbb24/media/010640x480_zpsbede3789.jpg.html?sort=3&o=10    


    Here we go, some day I'll get this photobucket figured out.

[lilbobby]

I just find cover cut a couple of holes for deer or turkey!

[John146]

What lilbobby said!!