Deer Stand Build

[CraigA]

Awesome. I like it

 

[MyMonkey]

Nice stand! Nearly a cabin. Wow. On the topic of Blinds. I am looking into one for the first time. Is one like this: http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/prod...uct.jsp?productId=727939&WTz_l=YMAL;IK-419464

Decent? Or are the pop up doghouse style ones fine? I have not done this before and don't even see the blind as essential but might put one out just in case it is rainy etc. I want to leave it out for a while so the deer get used to it of course. Anyone use something like these or know of a better way to go?

 

[Deer Slayer]

We have used pop up's and have put them out the night before and shot deer out of them the next day. I am going to start building a 4' X 8' tower blind for this Fall's youth hunt.I will probably use some leftover telephone poles for supports. Do you think that will support 3 people????

 

[Tampabucs]

Nice stand! Nearly a cabin. Wow. On the topic of Blinds. I am looking into one for the first time. Is one like this: http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/prod...uct.jsp?productId=727939&WTz_l=YMAL;IK-419464

Decent? Or are the pop up doghouse style ones fine? I have not done this before and don't even see the blind as essential but might put one out just in case it is rainy etc. I want to leave it out for a while so the deer get used to it of course. Anyone use something like these or know of a better way to go?

My hunting buddy has that exact pop-up blind and he loves it. In fact, it has been up since last year and appears to be in great condition.

 

[MyMonkey]

My hunting buddy has that exact pop-up blind and he loves it. In fact, it has been up since last year and appears to be in great condition.

Really? Excellent! I might put one of these out in my woods then! Thank you! Sure seems easier than building a large structure out there. Considering it is 2+ hours away from me! I guess I need a hunting spot closer to OKC eh?

 

[hard_r]

Got floor on!

And Carpet!!!

 

[Tampabucs]

Starting to get there.. and the carpet is a good idea to help muffle the sound.

 

[hunterman]

Man that looks pretty cool! How long did this take to build? I would like to build one like this and paint it camo.

 

[Tampabucs]

Man that looks pretty cool! How long did this take to build? I would like to build one like this and paint it camo.

Thanks!! Just took a few hours. The longest part was cutting boards, measuring etc.. but not too bad. I'm going to camo mine when I get back out there, but this heat has been insane. If you plan to hunt for the next 2-3 years then they are 100% worth the little extra money and effort.

 

[dennishoddy]

That looks to be 6-8' long? Mine is 4X6, and sometimes I wish it was 4X4. It gets hard to see out of both ends if the deer come close and underneath. If you plan on more than one hunter, like kids, its the perfect size.