Post by sam on Jul 26, 2010 13:58:43 GMT -5
Indiana Deer Hunting
For many years hunters believed that in order to bag a nice buck, you had to beat the brush and stalk to be able to achieve their goals. Now a days, many states allow the use of hunting blinds to aid hunters in concealing themselves from deer. Whitetail deer are a curious animal but they are also especially cautious. It takes a while for a whitetail to feel comfortable in any surroundings so not being visible to them is crucial.
There are many deer blind products on the market today for all kinds of different consumers, you can also build your own if you desire, it doesn't really matter. The two most important things are that the deer can't detect you and you can see the deer. So, try to make sure that your blind doesn't stick out like a sore thumb. It shouldn't be flashy or too big. Also, make sure that you have plenty of ports to see and shoot. You should have access to not only the front of the blind but both sides and behind you, if possible.
You can use a deer blind in every application of hunting. From the dense forest to huge farm fields and plains, blinds can be a gigantic advantage. One particularly effective use is in deer food plots. Once all of the hard work has been done on planting and growing deer food, it is invaluable to have the ability to view your herd from an optimal distance. Having a blind at a food plot is the ultimate tool for scouting whitetails. The deer have to become comfortable before they will visit your food plot regularly. So, it is vital that you have a vantage point that is unnoticeable to the deer.
Many hunters like blinds that are easy to put up and tare down and move. This is not a bad idea, especially if you are not sure where the best spot is on a particular piece of land that you are hunting. You can build a permanent blind as long as you have all of your bases covered before so. What I mean by this is, Make sure that you have easy and quiet access to you blind. You want to be able to sneak in and out without disturbing the game. Also, be sure that you have a clear view of where the deer funnel in to the area that you are hunting. This is particularly important with a deer food plot. And, finally if possible, be down wind of the section of land you are watching. If you can't be down wind, you may only be able to hunt the blind on specific days when the wind is minimal.
Remember, to check the legality of blinds in your state before starting any of the above mentioned. If blinds are allowed in you state and you enjoy hunting, putting one up is a no brainer. Like I mentioned earlier, if you have a food plot, a blind is mandatory to your success. You might as well reap the rewards of all the hard work that you have all ready put in. Just remember to be be safe and environmentally conscious.
Many people struggle with the idea of actually going out and putting up a deer blind.
For many years hunters believed that in order to bag a nice buck, you had to beat the brush and stalk to be able to achieve their goals. Now a days, many states allow the use of hunting blinds to aid hunters in concealing themselves from deer. Whitetail deer are a curious animal but they are also especially cautious. It takes a while for a whitetail to feel comfortable in any surroundings so not being visible to them is crucial.
There are many deer blind products on the market today for all kinds of different consumers, you can also build your own if you desire, it doesn't really matter. The two most important things are that the deer can't detect you and you can see the deer. So, try to make sure that your blind doesn't stick out like a sore thumb. It shouldn't be flashy or too big. Also, make sure that you have plenty of ports to see and shoot. You should have access to not only the front of the blind but both sides and behind you, if possible.
You can use a deer blind in every application of hunting. From the dense forest to huge farm fields and plains, blinds can be a gigantic advantage. One particularly effective use is in deer food plots. Once all of the hard work has been done on planting and growing deer food, it is invaluable to have the ability to view your herd from an optimal distance. Having a blind at a food plot is the ultimate tool for scouting whitetails. The deer have to become comfortable before they will visit your food plot regularly. So, it is vital that you have a vantage point that is unnoticeable to the deer.
Many hunters like blinds that are easy to put up and tare down and move. This is not a bad idea, especially if you are not sure where the best spot is on a particular piece of land that you are hunting. You can build a permanent blind as long as you have all of your bases covered before so. What I mean by this is, Make sure that you have easy and quiet access to you blind. You want to be able to sneak in and out without disturbing the game. Also, be sure that you have a clear view of where the deer funnel in to the area that you are hunting. This is particularly important with a deer food plot. And, finally if possible, be down wind of the section of land you are watching. If you can't be down wind, you may only be able to hunt the blind on specific days when the wind is minimal.
Remember, to check the legality of blinds in your state before starting any of the above mentioned. If blinds are allowed in you state and you enjoy hunting, putting one up is a no brainer. Like I mentioned earlier, if you have a food plot, a blind is mandatory to your success. You might as well reap the rewards of all the hard work that you have all ready put in. Just remember to be be safe and environmentally conscious.
Many people struggle with the idea of actually going out and putting up a deer blind.