How far do you take it when you build a ground blinde.

[Slickhead]

Sunday I built a monster blind
Had some down brush on newly aquired property.
It was either cut it up or build a blind.
I built the blind.
Came out nice.

[fujimo]

i learnt the pit blind trick from calgary chef.
the animals dont see you as such a threat- smaller profile i geuss. just one thing- make the hole so that small critters can get out- should they fall in.

[longrifle346]

All I do is ground hunt, haven't pulled my tree stand out in two years. I keep a good pair of sharp snips with me, they're in my pants pocket every time I hit the woods. If I find the right spot I can slip into cover with those snips, preferrably in the shade of overhanging branches, and have a blind built in less than 2-3 minutes. I make sure there's enough room overhead and gaps in front of me to come to draw from a sitting position in at least 2-3 places.

[moleman]

Nature provides plenty of cover, although i dont actually build a blind, i do on occasion, move mother natures furniture a bit.

[Bill Turner]

Love the pit blind idea, but no way in Texas without heavy equipment unless you stumble on a deep, natural drainage.

[ThePushArchery]

Good back-cover is the ticket. I back into it whether its a large tree or a good size blow-down. Try to hit the woods earlier than usual if I'm going to ground pound it for the evening hunt.

The best tool is the pruning sheers. I simply find a couple small saplings and trim the 1/4" branches at an angle like you would cut flowers. Stick the cut ends in the gound in front of me, and whalla... instant cover anywhere the deer sign looks promising.

Just had a spike in to 15 yards broadside the other evening using this blind method.

[T-Mac]

I like a good blow down or tree tops. Loppers are a must for construction. Good stuff in this thread enjoyed.    

[Kc kreger]

I like to trim out a few small openings in a good sized cedar tree.  Since I have to saw the branches close to the trunk of the tree to sit up against it in addition to a good pair of pruning shears I also carry a small hand saw.  Works great and now I have several cedars to back up against on the land I hunt!

K.C.

[Jerry Jeffer]

[twistedlim]

For me it is movement that deer notice most.  I have had them walk yards from me if I am standing still somewhat in the open and had them spook when I fell I am hidden and make the slightest movement.  I like the pop up blinds since they have a top and are black inside.  The darkens makes your movement almost not noticable.
If I don't use a pop up blind I try to make sure my arms are well covered.

[gregg dudley]

I notice the guys who stack the most brush don't generally live in snake country!

[ripforce56]

Here is a pic of one my ground blinds Junipers and Pines!

 

[koops4]

I normal look for good back cover (either deadfall or bushes) and then either trim a spot to sit or stack branches up in front of me.  I always have pruners with me just in case I need to move or trim some branches so I can draw back without hitting anything with my elbow.  I try not to do too much cutting or trimming if possible.

[TxAg]

Originally posted by gregg dudley:
I notice the guys who stack the most brush don't generally live in snake country!

I'm not scared of snakes, but I'd absolutely hate to  be sitting in my ground blind and look down at first light to see a rattler coiled up in the corner. It's almost happened twice before. I have a really good flashlight now  

[AngelDeVille]

I have a piece of camo cloth I use as either a poncho, or drape over a bush, but most of the time it just sits in my backpack.

[Ric O'Shay]

I'm with you Gregg. Don't like reaching down and dragging and stacking up lots of limbs with the diamond backs and copperheads hanging around. No matter what size ground blind you build, it can get crowded very quick. And there are never enough exits!!!!

Danny