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Types of Blinds
Deer blinds are designed to
conceal the hunter from the deer's vision and in some cases also
confine scent and noise to a minimum to reduce detection.
Types of hunting blinds include:
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Portable blinds. These often open
from the top for easy hunting access. They're designed to be
moved when the target animals move, so you aren't stuck out
there in your blind with nothing to do
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Pop-up blinds. These are lightweight
blinds that "pop" open when you need them and can then be
folded back up for storage
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Duck blinds. These come in multiple
varieties that are designed for use in or around water. Duck
blinds can be temporary or permanent and can conceal hunters
or larger items, like boats
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Deer blinds. Deer hunters have many
more options than other hunters. They can use portable or
pop-up blinds. But keen deer hunters may go for something
more sophisticated. Options include tripod blinds (which
give you a 360-degree view in open areas), box blinds (a box
with windows) and tower/elevated blinds (built aboveground
that are freestanding or built into existing trees)
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Goose blinds. These look kind of like
sleeping bags, but they're not intended for resting. They
give you easy access to geese that are flying right above
you
The two most popular types of blinds on
the market are hub style blinds and pop up style blinds.
You also want to consider how many people
you are bringing with you. You don’t want to jam 4 people into a
two person blind, however you also don’t want to be cramped for
space because you are likely top spend several hours there and
also you can’t get a good shot off.
Some blind manufacturers have added
comfort to their modern designs. Blinds can come with adjustable
padded seats and headrests, doggie doors, multiple cover options
and waterproofing. They can also be designed to blend into
wooded areas or to look like stone piles, hay bales or
haystacks.
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