Blind for Crossbow

[buckluck_9pt]

Does anyone have any recommendations regarding ground blinds when hunting with a crossbow? I sat in one last season that had an integrated seat but it was awkward as hell, especially when "nature called". I also found it very tight inside, what with the width and depth of the blind.

I use the Promos Double Wide Double Bull blind...it's easy to set up and has tons of room...

[bthunter]

As mentioned above, the Ameristep hub-style blinds have ample space for a crossbow. I've used an Exocet in mine with no problems. My only complaints would be that some of the windows (on the model I had) were a little high but you could remedy that with whatever seat you decide to use. I prefer a lower seat so that I can rest my elbow on my knee to shoot. The corner windows were lower and I would just set the blind up with one corner facing the main trail.

The other problem was that snow load would collapse the roof hub and make for a very, very noisy job when you arrive in the morning darkness. I fixed that by cutting a pole to the right length and propping it under the center hub when I wasn't using the blind. Of course, that's not a problem if you pack it in and out with you each time.

I used the past tense when referring to the blind because it got completely destroyed in a wind storm just before last year's gun opener for deer. I guess I'm in the market for a new one as well.

I have this hub blind as well for my Excalibur. I found the windows a little high as well. I built a home made crossbow tripod rest. Makes life a lot easier.

In terms of "nature calls" just bring a large bottle with you. Saves getting in and out of the blind. Don't know about you but every time I get in the blind I have to go in tem minutes or less. Just cap it off and take it home for emptying.

[519crankin]

I have yet to use my Ghost Blind Predator this year. So far it seems really cool playing pretend in the living room
I have an Excalibur, so I'm not gonna worry about space, considering its an open blind.

[WaynesWatch]

I use a 2x2 frame and tie strap natural cover to it.....works great and you can make it as big or small as you want....only costs a few bucks for the wood

[Rugger]

Due to the wind looking like it will push me out of my #1 spot I might be taking my new doghouse (picking up from Cabela's Barrie Fri) out of the package and into the bush on Sat morning.

Luckily it looks like it's easy to put up. Taking down properly, however, seems to be the thing that takes practice.

Anyone have any idea if they stink of "new" out of the box? Thinking I'll try to set it up on the lawn Fri evening and leave it out in the rain all night.... maybe that'll help.

[werner.reiche]

Due to the wind looking like it will push me out of my #1 spot I might be taking my new doghouse (picking up from Cabela's Barrie Fri) out of the package and into the bush on Sat morning.

Luckily it looks like it's easy to put up. Taking down properly, however, seems to be the thing that takes practice.

Anyone have any idea if they stink of "new" out of the box? Thinking I'll try to set it up on the lawn Fri evening and leave it out in the rain all night.... maybe that'll help.

Takedown does take a bit of know-how (folding the big loops into little loops).
There are youtube videos showing you how. Well worth the time if you don't know how. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7KGEEVqgU4

[Rugger]

Thanks Werner, that's where I got the idea that it might take a little practice. I've seen it, now I've just got to do it.