I hunt in Florida where alot of pines are planted. There are some places where the trees are too small for a ladder or climbing stand but I think a ground blind would be just perfect.

I want a ground blind that is light weight and easy to set up. It needs to be roomy so you have room for moving and drawing the bow. It needs thick enough material on it so you will not be highlighted by a open port or the sun shining in one side.

What are your experiences with ground blinds? Which is the best you've ever used? What are the pros and cons of ground blinds?

Thank you for your help: Joey S, aka 308

I only use ground blinds for ducks and geese, but you can make a good blind from 1 inch plastic water pipe, elbow and T-joints, and a few yards of camo material from one of the mail-order catalogs like Redhead, etc. It will save your wallet from the exorbitant cost of some of the ready-made, pieces of garbage manufacturers call "blinds" - and it will be more versatile.

I think a blind constructed of natural materials gathered from the area is the best blind.

Some of the storebought blinds are good but take a bucket to sit on. They remind me of hunting from a small bathroom.

Though they are expensive, I have had good luck with the Double Bull blinds. They are roomy and go up real easy, and the soft lines seem to blend in well.

Joey, like DDugan, my vote is for the Double Bulls. I would recomend you get the BIG one though. I dont know your size, but at 6ft 2in and 220lbs the small one is WAY to small for me. NO room to draw without sticking the arrow out the window!!!
I have heard that they are offering their blinds as imports now, and that it will save you $100.
I will also tell you that for deer "brushing them in" can be overdone. Keep them in the shadows and a little brush to break up the outline will do the trick.

[ 07-14-2003, 21:36: Message edited by: bo-n-aro ]

I have used The Outhouse Blind for a few years now. Im 6'3 and 230lbs. It has plenty of room for me and my stuff. I do put it in the shadows, and put a little brush on it just to break up the outline of it. And for $59, it works well for me