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As I get older hunting from a stationary ground blind has more appeal. I've got one near the house that has worked well for archery hunting. I have a new one almost done, it took a lot more time than I thought and I'm planning on 2 more. It's mostly home milled lumber and scrounged materials. The roof has 3 different color shingles. I'm about to drop a little money on plexiglass and hinges for the windows. I expect to have less than $150 out of pocket in each one, maybe my sons and grandson will help me out 😂. IMG_20260903_130741969_HDR.webp IMG_20260903_130705956_HDR.webp IMG_20260903_130712430.webp
 
Shouldn't it look more like a tree or a bush or a rock or something? That looks more like one of those roadside check point guard shacks from a WWII movie.
 
Good looking blind, just hope your deer aren't picky about roofing aesthetics!
 
DLJeffs said:
Shouldn't it look more like a tree or a bush or a rock or something? That looks more like one of those roadside check point guard shacks from a WWII movie.
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Deer don't care, if he'd plant a few rose bushes beside it he could pet them while they eat!
 
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SENC said:
Deer don't care, if he'd plant a few rose bushes beside it he could pet them while they eat!
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I figured different color shingles could qualify for camo. Deer don't pay much attention to these as long as you get them out early so they get accustomed to them. I may spray a coat of dark stain on it.
 
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SENC said:
Deer don't care, if he'd plant a few rose bushes beside it he could pet them while they eat!
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I figured different color shingles could qualify for camo. Deer don't pay much attention to these as long as you get them out early so they get accustomed to them. I may spray a coat of dark stain on it. You will likely only
 
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I figured different color shingles could qualify for camo. Deer don't pay much attention to these as long as you get them out early so they get accustomed to them. I may spray a coat of dark stain on it.
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I think you're on to something with the camo shingles pattern!

The only reason I'd consider spraying a dark stain would be to reduce contrast with the windows - they'll look like black holes when not backlit (I'm assuming you'll have some type of window covering on the inside so they can't see movement within).

EDIT: just remembered you're adding hinged plexiglass... tinted?
 
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Nice!!!

Get some camo or dark burlap and hang it on the inside to cover the windows, along with the plexiglass. Instant cover from the sides and behind your shooting lanes and provides a ton of flexibility to “open” and “close” your shooting lanes and lighting as desired. Or take it a step further and use the one way fabric used in modern blinds. That stuff is amazing.

Your blind should give you years of enjoyment!
 
Go into the local paint store and you can pick up miss mixed paint for a song. Get them to add additional tint in different shades. A cheap handheld sprayer and you’re good to go and the wood will be protected.
 
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Steve in VA said:
Nice!!!

Get some camo or dark burlap and hang it on the inside to cover the windows, along with the plexiglass. Instant cover from the sides and behind your shooting lanes and provides a ton of flexibility to “open” and “close” your shooting lanes and lighting as desired. Or take it a step further and use the one way fabric used in modern blinds. That stuff is amazing.

Your blind should give you years of enjoyment!
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In our other blinds we have covered the glass in the less likely windows almost completely with landscape fabric just leaving a peek hole. I prefer to hinge my windows to fold down. I'm thinking of hanging the curtains on the window so they fold down with it.
 
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In our other blinds we have covered the glass in the less likely windows almost completely with landscape fabric just leaving a peek hole. I prefer to hinge my windows to fold down. I'm thinking of hanging the curtains on the window so they fold down with it.
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Perfect! I’m sure you’ll be nice and cozy, along with well concealed in there. Happy hunting!
 
Well, you could just use rails (pocket rails) and slide the plexi either up or down. I'd do down. Other reason for sliding, when you swing a window you create glare at certain angles, when you slide the plexi down, the angle has not changed. Saves $ on hinges too.
 
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