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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: silverdalesauer on September 19, 2011, 02:04:48 PM

Title: Using Blinds on Public Hunting Lands - Thoughts?
Post by: silverdalesauer on September 19, 2011, 02:04:48 PM: 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?
Title: Re: Using Blinds on Public Hunting Lands - Thoughts?
Post by: vandeman17 on September 19, 2011, 02:07:14 PM: 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. :twocents:
Title: Re: Using Blinds on Public Hunting Lands - Thoughts?
Post by: Sneaky on September 20, 2011, 10:38:42 AM: 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 :twocents:
Title: Re: Using Blinds on Public Hunting Lands - Thoughts?
Post by: h20hunter on September 20, 2011, 10:39:57 AM: I think your odds of it getting stolen is very good. I'd go with some natural cover instead of a pop up.