Pop up deer blind
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Scotty99
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I use this one from Ameristep. Don’t use it for deer but I use it for squirrels. Easy to deploy, waterproof and wind proof say it can accommodate up to 4 hunters which I think would be a bit cramped with 4, but will easily fit 2 or 3.
I have used them for foxing, just to keep me out of the wind and rain. But most of the time they are too low to be able to shoot and as long as you stay still, the deer won’t necessarily see you.
Not a deer blind per say buy got one of those folding camp chairs from bush wear with the camo hide goes around it ....got as a present from in-laws and thought a joke ...but...
Used ot in hedgerows for roe waiting in ambush ....comfortable weather protection and if tripod can set gun up freehand poking out ....cup holder for the thermos / brew and a small mesh pocket designed for box of shotgun shells but holds a spare mag handy
Used it alot on bunnies on summer evening ambush at holes
Paul
Used ot in hedgerows for roe waiting in ambush ....comfortable weather protection and if tripod can set gun up freehand poking out ....cup holder for the thermos / brew and a small mesh pocket designed for box of shotgun shells but holds a spare mag handy
Used it alot on bunnies on summer evening ambush at holes
Paul
I just tuck into a hedge or get my back against a tree, when it gets windy you will need guy ropes etc...
Also if a deer runs after the shot you may well find you have not enough travel is the seconds needed to put a second round in.
Not for me in a heart beat...
TringSaint
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Hedge, ditch, wheel rut, pile of sticks, long grass, bits of machinery, drinking trough, etc.
Tried to use a camo net blind in a wood and scared every deer in the area off when putting it up - never saw a thing for the rest of the day!
I have used a net when out with a disabled stalker to help disguise their motorised buggy as we were positioned a bit out in the open (he can’t get into cover like I can). Worked ok until the farmer rocked up and wanted to plough right where we had set up!!
Tried to use a camo net blind in a wood and scared every deer in the area off when putting it up - never saw a thing for the rest of the day!
I have used a net when out with a disabled stalker to help disguise their motorised buggy as we were positioned a bit out in the open (he can’t get into cover like I can). Worked ok until the farmer rocked up and wanted to plough right where we had set up!!
Pants lolThanks for comments - we have a few high seats on land but was interested to know peoples thoughts on them
TringSaint
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I don’t have any highseats on any of my perms and I prefer it that way.Thanks for comments - we have a few high seats on land but was interested to know peoples thoughts on them
I can move to where the deer are, adjusting for the sun / wind and giving me the best chance of a kill(s).
Can’t recall the last time I had a dud stalk - maybe 2 years ago.
Last time I shot from any highseat was in 2021 on a cull day on the shotover estate in Oxford. Saw one, shot one, froze for the next 3 hours!!
Bavarianbrit
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Stalking is frowned upon here in Germany due to the geometry of a low angled fired shot pinging off into neverland. Shoot from a high seat and the bullet most always digs its way into the ground behind the beast therefore safer, I am always surprised that the UK with its H&S fetish is not on it like a bad rash. Sleeping dogs eh?
TringSaint
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I think it all depends on the lay of the land.
I can imagine land in east anglia being hard to shoot without being elevated for the reasons you mention, especially if the ground is stony or frozen.
On my perms there are a number of ‘no shoot’ zones where there is no safe shot - annoyingly the deer seem to know this and are often found in the brow of a hill or near a road! I guess that is something that all hunters should know on their land and so long as they remember to follow their own rules then fine.
Fortunately for me, a no shoot zone might only be so from one specific direction, so being on foot means I can approach it from a different direction and still make a safe shot.
As said about similar, to low and cramped. Ok for one, definitely not the four as advertised.
jthyttin
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I've used pop-up blinds to some extent in bowhunting whitetail deer. As have my friends.
I'd much prefer the hub type construction (post #4) to the type where the framework is bunch of large circular steel springs (post #2). Hub type is more robust, and while it has some quirks it's usually much easier to fold down for transport. Of course it's heavier and maybe bulkier (depends on how you look at it).
IME the first time you put blind up, deer are intrigued by it and might come very very close to inspect (of course depending on wind etc). After that they stay well apart even when moving about. Less of an issue with rifle, but you might want to experiment how long you want to keep the blind in place.
You might want to use sticks, strings, pieces of camo netting (or equivalent) to break up the silhouette. Especially around the shooting windows. Also less of an issue with rifle, but take note that inside of the blind is dark so you don't want to wear camo but dark (black) overclothes and face mask). Light stuff is remarkably visible, especially in certain angles with sun.
I'd much prefer the hub type construction (post #4) to the type where the framework is bunch of large circular steel springs (post #2). Hub type is more robust, and while it has some quirks it's usually much easier to fold down for transport. Of course it's heavier and maybe bulkier (depends on how you look at it).
IME the first time you put blind up, deer are intrigued by it and might come very very close to inspect (of course depending on wind etc). After that they stay well apart even when moving about. Less of an issue with rifle, but you might want to experiment how long you want to keep the blind in place.
You might want to use sticks, strings, pieces of camo netting (or equivalent) to break up the silhouette. Especially around the shooting windows. Also less of an issue with rifle, but take note that inside of the blind is dark so you don't want to wear camo but dark (black) overclothes and face mask). Light stuff is remarkably visible, especially in certain angles with sun.
what a right faff, bits of string extra net, we don't bow hunt here thank god. This England not the wild west lol
As young lads we were shown the art of ferreting so keeping quiet/still not in front of a hole was the first thing.
It was called "shushing" as Dad or Uncle would would put his finger up to his lips and say "shush" lol
backed up with "keep quiet or I will take you home" followed by diving in the ditch into brambles.
A skill which lasts a life time. No pop up hides were harmed in catching rabbits.
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Phil fox man
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easy to pop up,10 o levels to take down 
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