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This video is a remaster of the original ‘how to build a deer blind’ video. We had some suggestions to either turn down the music or remove it entirely, which prompted me to remaster the video without music throughout. As always, if you have any questions or would like a copy of the blind plans you can contact us at [email protected] and we will get back with you as soon as we can. If you liked our video and /or find it useful we would appreciate it if you would press ‘like’ and also subscribe to our channel.
Also, if any of you decide to build and use our design, we would appreciate it if you would send us any pictures you have and also any modifications that you make as we will then make them available to everyone if we like the suggestions.
Have a great hunting season!!
We built similar shooting houses 4X6 and fastened a bench seat all the way across and carpeted floor and seat. Ideal for an adult and two younguns.
Another tip paint the inside Black .
Good job
Like the concept… But you should use full 2×4's for that roof in snow country…
Great video. Thanks for sharing.
I built mine the same way, found camo osb from home depot. The windows, I cut the top first then hinged it, then cut the other three sides, added a string to the outside to pull open the window and adjust the opening. For the seat I built the base and hinged the top to fold out of the way getting in and out of the blind.
It's very sample to make a hard wood blind just need to time to make it that all. I built five of myself
but I use treat plywood for all wall and floor and is cost me about $400-$500.
You could also add some styrofoam to the walls for a more sound proof and warmer blind .
That cool
The only thing I'd do is make the door bigger and put a shooting window in it too!
Nice blind! What window height did you go with? I've found that the higher you elevate your blind, the lower you want the bottom of the window to be (for shooting at a down angle). Also, caulking and paint will go a long way at making your investment (Time and $$) last longer…as will metal drip edges on the corners, around the rood edge and above each window (to keep rain from dripping in. A corrugated tin roof topping will also extend the life of your blind. Carpet remnant on the floor would be a great addition…quieter and easy to pull out and shake to clean.
Outdoor carpet will work well to deadening chair and movement sounds and you can usually find remnants at carpet places.
Or just regular low pile carpet scraps from carpet store and change or hose off to clean every year or so.
I'd cover the outside with that rolled shingle or cheap discontinued/marked down or budget shingles for water proofing outside and a little for blending in.
I would make the legs using the 4×4 long on ground sticking past ends and angled cut to drag them to relocate.
nice job
How bout that hat
Great job I started mine today, like your idea about splitting 2x4s I will do that too
Later slides show a little too much shadow. BUT nonetheless, the detail you offered is awesome.
Thank you guys! This vid is exactly what I was looking for! Much appreciated.
How much did it all cost
great job guys, like the concept and keeping it simple and easy. I've got several elevated stands wanting to put them on! thanks again
Very nice! How much wood does it take to build that hunting blind?
Tip #1: Don't put padding on the floor; water soaks in an shortens the life of the deck board significantly. Tip #2: You can't have too many shelves & hooks Tip #3: Depending on your location, sunshades at the tops of the windows can help immensely in the right conditions. Tip #4: Keep a small broom in the stand for leaves on the deck and wasps in the overhead.
LOOKS GREATi had one built likr yours BUT it was in a tree till a damn porcupine EAT IT +no kidding thay eat almost all the sides braces stports I had to start over now I kill all I see I had about $200 in it
You don't need a blind if you can sit still. I got 2 this year just ground sitting. 1 with crossbow and 1 with .308.
Don't you get wet when it rains?
Only issue, and Ive built this type blinds before, wasp, bees and other nasty little stinging pest that LOVE getting into a wood blind. GOT to make them wasp proof. meaning SEAL every crack and insure the windows don't allow the creepy pest to just waltz in and make a home say under your chair!! Snakes, not an issue with me, wasp I fuggn HATE! One thing will ruin a good hunt, climb in the blind at dark and soon as it gets light notice WASP crawling up your legs! Happened to me more then once. But I love these light mobile blinds, good job guys. Just SEAL them up!!
Looking for some good ideas for an elevated 8×8 insulated Michigan deer blind
How come you guys didn't put a window in the door?
Loved your video and the comments will be useful. Me and my hunting buddy’s use interior Wall paneling about 1/8 inch thick for exterior walls on our box stands much lighter
What was the total cost at the time of this build…
I have been thinking about this for some time. It looks simple and easy to build. A lot cheaper than buying some of the plastic ones that are out there. I would need a 6’X6’ one being I use a crossbow and I think I would need to paint the inside black being most cross bow shots are 20-30 yards away. Thank you for making the video and sharing. I think you guys did a great job! I don’t get the dislikes and I would encourage you to not let them discourage you!
The inside should be black or camo and the outside should be camo so it helps break up you when you are moving.
Did you think about painting it later to protect the wood or a camo look?
Excellent video. Always add things to it later.
what is the dimension of the door frame. what height you have for the frame from floor to bottom of window
I really like it . Great idea I will have to make one for myself. Thank you for sharing.
Since i am deathly afraid of snakes, i would close in the bottom. something water proof. and inside needs to be black or dark. net over windows, im a bow hunter.