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I like the view from trees, but any users from ground blinds have any input?
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I’ve been using an Ameristep Doghouse Blind for
several years now. It has plenty of room for my Exomax, tripod steady rest, Primos Double Bull chair and other assorted gear. I really like it and don’t plan on using anything else.

A search here will help you get many other recommendations.

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I sold my ladder stands last year and pretty much only use ground blinds or permanent shooting houses now. Blinds set up and take down in just a few minutes and take much less storage space in the off season. I put discarded office chairs from work in mine. Much more comfortable than any ladder I've ever used, and I like the concealment and freedom to move around a bit inside a blind. I still have my Summit climber but haven't used it in a long time. I love the view from above but I just got tired of lugging so much stuff into the woods.
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I’ve only had one tree stand in my life and it’s a great big 2 man stand. Very comfy but a lot colder to sit in for long periods. My other two options are an Ameristep Brickhouse ground blind, which I usually use because of the concealment and I can use my little buddy heater...my other is a tree seat which is nice for moving around and picking a random spot to sit.
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Since I have MS and can not climb well I have been using blinds ameristep doghouse and the larger ones . When they can not be used because of space or location I build ground blinds out of whatever is there . I have taken several deer and turkeys with them, I also wear black as the inside of the blinds are black so I blend in
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I'm not hunting this year due to medical reasons , But next year I will be using my ameristep predator den, and my dog house, +my tri pod stand . :thumbup: the tri pod is very easy to get into safely . :) I have 4 ladder stands that I gave to my son,

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I was watching wildTV last weekend for the first time in years. Same old crap.
But they were running an ad for a blind that has see through mesh completly surrounding all 4 sides or something like that. It looked cool. I can't remember the brand tho
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janesy wrote:
Wed Oct 31, 2018 10:20 am
I was watching wildTV last weekend for the first time in years. Same old crap.
But they were running an ad for a blind that has see through mesh completly surrounding all 4 sides or something like that. It looked cool. I can't remember the brand tho
The blind you are referring to is the Primos Double Bull Blind, "the blind without a blind spot".

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papabear1 wrote:
Wed Oct 31, 2018 9:38 am
I'm not hunting this year due to medical reasons , But next year I will be using my ameristep predator den, and my dog house, +my tri pod stand . :thumbup: the tri pod is very easy to get into safely . :) I have 4 ladder stands that I gave to my son,

Gotta keep on keeping on :thumbup:
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Cadeuses wrote:
Wed Oct 31, 2018 10:32 am
janesy wrote:
Wed Oct 31, 2018 10:20 am
I was watching wildTV last weekend for the first time in years. Same old crap.
But they were running an ad for a blind that has see through mesh completly surrounding all 4 sides or something like that. It looked cool. I can't remember the brand tho
The blind you are referring to is the Primos Double Bull Blind, "the blind without a blind spot".

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What a nice guy Vixenmaster is!
I've been using blow downs and tree braches for my ground blind.
It's free and no one can vandalize it. I also use a ghillie suit.
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Riflemanz wrote:
Wed Oct 31, 2018 1:01 pm
What a nice guy Vixenmaster is!
I've been using blow downs and tree braches for my ground blind.
It's free and no one can vandalize it. I also use a ghillie suit.
That is a good way to hunt fer sure
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I have n use 2 both are Hub style that i really like. Barronett model 250 n Ameristep Brickhouse. Both are big enuff to have a bit of room fer you n a propane heater to stay warm in the blind. That is a real big plus when it gets below freezin hr after hr n out of the wind!
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I use two ground blinds now. One is by Lucky Blinds, & last year replaced a old Dog House style blind, with the Barronett Ox5 . I can put heaters in both, but the Ox5 has a lot more room for a extra hunter, along with being able to stand up and move around.
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vixenmaster wrote:
Wed Oct 31, 2018 11:00 am
papabear1 wrote:
Wed Oct 31, 2018 9:38 am
I'm not hunting this year due to medical reasons , But next year I will be using my ameristep predator den, and my dog house, +my tri pod stand . :thumbup: the tri pod is very easy to get into safely . :) I have 4 ladder stands that I gave to my son,

Gotta keep on keeping on :thumbup:
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