Jake,
Pop-up blinds work really well, especialy if you are hunting with someone; a buddie, a girlfriend, a wife (never hunt with both at the same time!) or a kid. They really help with keeping birds from seeing movement when they are close. I have yet to find a decent pop-up blind, large enough to draw a bow in, for under $100 though.
Ghillie suits are excellent if you hunt alone. You can be quick on the move and set-up in the time it takes to sit down and get comfortable to shoot. Home-mades can be inexpensive but a little time consuming to make. Buying a good one that works for archery will cost what a decent blind will. They seem to totally fool turkeys though, right up until you draw your bow. You still have to be careful there.
Home-made blinds can be cheap too. As simple as some clipped branches with new leaves layed around you (don't forget behind you, as important as some in front). A decent set of pruning shears makes it fast, quiet and easy. Any kind of camo netting or cloth would work fine. Make sure you put it up without any potential for flapping. If it flaps in the wind when birds are up close, it will bugger them. Like was suggested earlier in the thread, use string, zip ties or even trash bag twisties to secure your netting. You have to decide if you will set-up to shoot over the netting or make it tall enough (with windows) to shoot through.
A low netting that covers you when bringing your bow to draw, and a ghillie top work good together.
Like most hunting, success lies in being quiet and sitting still while your quarry is close. Trying to draw a bow with turkeys in range is tough even all sealed up in a pop-up blind. So anything that shields your movement from the birds will work.
OkKeith
Topic: Turkey blinds (Read 705 times)
