StickersNKickers
Camo Up!
Looks good! Was wondering if you would be able to carry or pull it out. That would be very disappointing if you had to dismantle it to get it out!
pete
Member
My plans are in PDF can't remember what site I got them and can't figure out how to post a PDF. If anyone wants the plans PM me your e-mail and I will send.
HorseDoctor
PMA Member
Depends on what the terrain is like that you are looking over and what range shot is reasonable. All of mine are 10' or less. One of my best blinds sits on a hill looking down over a food plot and it is at ground level. No reason to go higher than 10 or 12 unless you anticipate the return of center-fire rifle hunting...
StickersNKickers
Camo Up!
Agreed with keeping the terrain/surroundings in mind, but also maybe shoot for something that will work in several places in case you want to move it around. What is the reach of the loader you're going to move it/lift it with? Will you be moving it with legs attached? If so, you would want to account for those and terrain between spots so they don't hang up if the loader can't get them high enough (assuming you are lifting under the base of the blind).
Daver
PMA Member
FWIW, we built a blind much like this about 5 years ago and never did elevate it and it really hasn't been a deterrent to the many deer and turkey that have been shot out of it. If I were to elevate a blind like this, I would only go about 8'-10' up and then be sure that it is windproof, etc.
iowavf
Active Member
I have mine setting on 8' post, but it's pretty flat. If this sets out in the open, I would consider adding some braces to the roof because a high wind will peel that roof off. Also fold your tin over the edge and screw it to the roof to help it stay on better and also protect the edges of the wood.Got it out of my garage and out to the farm, go the roof put on...just gotta cut off the extra expandable foam and paint and then elevate it.
What is everyone's opinion on how high to elevate? 8', 10'. or 12'?
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Daver
PMA Member
I also think you may want to slide some drip edge under the steel roof and on top of the roof decking or your waferboard may function as a "wick" when it is raining, etc. I would also recommend putting a coat of paint on the underside of the waferboard to retard moisture absorption too.
pete
Member
Daver great idea on the drip edge going to get that on this weekend. I also plan to prime and paint the underside of the particle board and put flat iron braces on each corner of the roof to the blind, to hopefully keep the roof from ripping off.
I took these pictures from the top of the tractor after I had gotten done mowing this area, this is where the blind is going to sit. Last weekend I plowed, disked, harrowed, fertilzed and planted Whitetail Institute imperial edge.
loneranger
Well-Known Member
Hunting from a closed house like that,,makes BOW,,hunting too easy. Can draw a bow with no movement noticed at all. Should not be legal. Should have to become part of the environment, in brush, or a tree. Keep bow hunting simple and a challenge. Just kidding, but you catch my drift
Just kidding, but you catch my drift
retiredmurph
Member
Looks great, are you planning on tying it down? the wind will blow over the best built blinds. We drive a 6 ft fence post in next to at least 2 legs and attach them with Large clamps.
pete
Member
Hunting from a closed house like that,,makes BOW,,hunting too easy. Can draw a bow with no movement noticed at all. Should not be legal. Should have to become part of the environment, in brush, or a tree. Keep bow hunting simple and a challenge.
I have never harvested an animal with my bow in a closed blind like this in 22 years of bowhunting. I built this mainly so I could take my 8 year old son with me during late season.....
pete
Member
Yes I took these pics before anchoring....I put four 5' ground anchors about 10' from each corner then ran a 5/16" cable from the base of the blind to the anchor and tightened then down with turnbuckles.
deerhunter93
Well-Known Member
Looks good to me! I bet your son will enjoy it!