Choosing Ground Blinds for Hunting

With many different styles of hunting ground blinds picking just one is a daunting task. A hunting ground blind is used to give shooters and hunters coverage while hunting prey from the comfort of a small to large house-like structure making them invisible (maybe not invisible but covered) to deer. When looking for a ground blind one of the most important things to keep in mind is what size of blind do you need for your hunt. Smaller blinds work well for rifle hunting but if you plan on bow hunting you will need a larger blind that has enough room for you to draw your bow. You'll also want to consider the terrain of the area that you will be hunting in and get a blind that will blend into the area. Blinds range from chair blinds, small shooting houses, and large multi-purpose hunting blinds.

Chair Blinds

Chair blinds work great when rifle hunting in areas that require some hiking or when your travel distance is longer. A chair hunting blind doesn't offer much room for anything but yourself and you'll most likely need to wear some kind of face mask since most don't have front screens or mesh coverings. A plus to chair blinds is that they give you great portability and comfort with out weighing a ton.

Small Ground Hunting Blinds

These hunting blinds tend to be pyramid shaped and have an average footprint of around 60x60. Small blinds work well for rifle or shotgun hunting of deer and turkey but you are limited when bow or crossbow hunting because of the pyramid design. Most are offered in a wide range of camo choices so it's important to know your hunting area so you can blend right in. The average weight of these smaller blinds is usually less than 10 lbs making them great for shorter travel distances or hunters with bad backs. One of the more popular blinds in the small portable ground blind category is the Ameristep Outhouse featuring the standard pyramid design and weighing in at around 10 lbs. it is a perfect example a portable ground blind.

Large Hunting Ground Blinds

Larger ground blinds for hunting are great for the hunter who doesn't have to carry their blinds over long distances or they have access to the hunting spot by motor vehicle. These hunting blinds are larger in size and weight but will work for almost all types of rifle and bowhunting. The most popular of these blinds feature mesh windows that you can shoot through so there is no need to unzip anything when that big buck comes walking by. Average weight of these blinds is around 16 lbs. but can reach upwards of 25 lbs based upon size and construction material so be careful when looking for cheap ground blinds.

A recommended hunting ground blind is the Ameristep Doghouse ground blind. The Doghouse blind is 60x60 making it in the lower range of the large blinds but weighing in at only 14 lbs. it makes a great choice for the hunter wanting both portability and hunting room.

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