Tips for new elevated hunting blind

[35 whelen]

That could help make sure the inside is painted black at a certain height

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[NCC]

I've been in some that have the windows angle down so the reflection off a moving window goes to the ground instead of towards the target animal. Dozens of ravens have busted me trying to crack a window 200 yards away.

If I build one I'm thinking about fixed windows and a small gun port for shooting out of. I think sliding windows will be frozen when needed most and swinging windows create too much movement.

[buckbrush]

Originally Posted by Stinky Buffalo

One thought I was having - would it be a good idea to color the the outside of the window shutters black - so that when the blind is occupied (with the shutters open) it doesn't look different to the animals that have gotten accustomed to seeing the shutters closed?

I thought about this with mine and it might be a good idea, I may still do it. My original plan for the camo wasn't to keep animals from seeing it though, more to keep people from seeing it.

[Stinky Buffalo]

Originally Posted by 35 whelen

That could help make sure the inside is painted black at a certain height

Yes, absolutely

Originally Posted by buckbrush

I thought about this with mine and it might be a good idea, I may still do it. My original plan for the camo wasn't to keep animals from seeing it though, more to keep people from seeing it.

That too - Although there is one spot where I am tempted to paint the rear outside wall of the blind with a bright color (orange?) so that hunters in the adjoining quarters know not to shoot in that direction.

[Dark Wing]

Originally Posted by 35 whelen

Exactly I used a office chair that I will probably be putting in there.

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I’ve used an office chair in one of my blinds and found them a little noisy. Check out cabelas 360 blind chairs if your patient you can find one on sale for around $50 . I’ve also put boat chairs and pedestals in blinds that worked fairly well.

[astepanuk]

Are you guys typically building your blinds out of 2"x4" or 2"x2". Also wondering what most of you do for stairs or ladder for your stands. Looking forward to building my first box blind this year.

[buckbrush]

Originally Posted by astepanuk

Are you guys typically building your blinds out of 2"x4" or 2"x2". Also wondering what most of you do for stairs or ladder for your stands. Looking forward to building my first box blind this year.

The one I posted earlier was 2x4 built.

My little ladder I made out of 2x4's with hinges so it can be folded up for transport.

[astepanuk]

Cool thanks I was thinking I will go with 2x4 as well with a slanted roof.

[35 whelen]

Mine I'm building with two by twos bought some rough lumber ripped them all, wood is just getting too darn expensive.

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[35 whelen]

Well I've got three walls and three Windows done

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[astepanuk]

Time to flash up with great Thread, I built the base to my 4' X 6' box blind over the weekend will build the rest when I get some time. Wondering are you guys just running a 4' un supported roof, flat or slopped.

Thanks

[35 whelen]

Should have mine up this weekend

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[35 whelen]

Mine's a six foot four inch roof 2 inch sloped supported Inside by two by twos

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[astepanuk]

Looks great can’t wait to get mine built the girls will love sitting with me in November.

[snareman]

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[35 whelen]

Originally Posted by snareman

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Wow you need a safety harness for that puppy

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[270WIN]

Figure out how to bat proof it. I looked in mine a couple of days ago and there was at least 20 bats living in there. Piles of bat sh*t everywhere. Major clean up job required there before Nov 1.

[astepanuk]

Originally Posted by snareman

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Great looking Blind Any chance you could post pictures from the inside.

[58thecat]

Originally Posted by snareman

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so in between directing aircraft our going to do a little hunting


like the catch pad just below in case you forget the hole is open....

[james913]

Originally Posted by buckbrush

Here are a couple pictures of mine.

Nice blind and great finish

[KGB]

^^ oh my, do we have an open season on giraffes?

[astepanuk]

Love to see the View from that High Tower Blind!!

[35 whelen]

Originally Posted by astepanuk

Love to see the View from that High Tower Blind!!

This

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[270person]

Originally Posted by 35 whelen

This

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Hunting in Central Park? That'd be interesting.

[Austin]

Mine about 8 feet up on 4x4’s

[fishnguy]

Originally Posted by astepanuk

Love to see the View from that High Tower Blind!!

P. S. Solid blinds, everyone!

[35 whelen]

Originally Posted by fishnguy

P. S. Solid blinds, everyone!

Is that a 10-point buck

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[35 whelen]

Will finally got my box blind up this weekend now just some finishing touches

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[bucksnbears]

I use goopy mud to paint my blinds.
Rub it in real hard and it will last many years and a very natural color.

[270person]

Originally Posted by 35 whelen

Will finally got my box blind up this weekend now just some finishing touches

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Looks really good Randy.