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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: coop2424 on August 06, 2012, 12:10:45 PM

Title: Ground blind help
Post by: coop2424 on August 06, 2012, 12:10:45 PM: Alright guys need some help here with a ground blind for archery. This is the first ground blind I have setup for hunting with a bow and need some pointers and help.

The area the blind is going in is pretty thick with trees and brushes next to impossible for a Treestand. It is where two trails come together basically in a x. It will be PVC built with branches and leaves covering all sides including the top along with some camo netting I have. It will also have two main shooting lanes out of it.

My main question is what is the ultimate distance from the intersection that you would set it up at between 15-30 yards? That is about the best you can do with distance without logging and clearing a ton of brush. I started to build it for the best shot and it was at 15 which I am thinking may be to close. Let me know any feedback you may have or good to know information.
Title: Re: Ground blind help
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on August 06, 2012, 12:59:42 PM: If possible and its is portable enough, have a couple of spots so you can adjust for the wind, travel patterns, ease of entry and exit for you without distrubing the area too much.

If that really isn't an option. Then I would say set up for the best open shooting lane for the prevailing wind, and the farther back you can, the better (within your consistent shooting range for a clean hit). Just gives you a bigger buffer zone between you and his eyes and nose.

Also, as far as shooting lanes, it pays to take into account the curve of the arrows arch while in flight. Sucks to have an arrow bounce off a too low branch or twig as it is heading towards its target!!