Using Blinds on Public Hunting Lands - Thoughts?

[silverdalesauer]

I'm getting ready for the 2011 Modern Firearm deer season and I usually hunt on public land. I've been thinking about picking up a ground blind as a new option for this fall. Yet, I'm wondering if a blind is a good idea on public land or if it's a waste of time as others will most likely be in the same region.  Thoughts?

[vandeman17]

I just used a ground blind for my elk hunt on public land. I see no problem with it if you have a good spot to sit. If you can find an escape route then I would have no problem sitting in a ground blind and letting the other hunters push the deer to you. 

[Sneaky]

As long as there are no regulations against artificial structures in the area you are hunting then a ground blind is a good option. In my experience they work better if you can leave them in the field for a few weeks prior to the hunt and let the animals get used to them. be aware that there is a chance it could be stolen   

[h20hunter]

I think your odds of it getting stolen is very good. I'd go with some natural cover instead of a pop up.