Blinds provide concealment for hunters on the ground.
Hunting blinds can be made from any material that will look natural and blend in well with native vegetation to provide concealment from wary eyes. Fabric hunting blinds are portable, making them popular with hunters who may want to hunt in different areas. Making a fabric hunting blind yourself will provide you the advantage of being able to customize the blind by selecting a camouflage pattern to match the local topography and vegetation.
Instructions
1. Select a heavy weight fabric that will match the vegetation in the area you plan to hunt. Suitable fabrics are available at many fabric, hobby and sporting goods stores.
2. Cut the four lengths of PVC pipe down to 6 feet each with the hacksaw. Cut off the bottom of all four pieces of PVC pipe at an angle so they will be easier to drive into the ground. Drill holes in the bottoms of the pipes, 6 inches from the tips. Slip a washer over the bolts and insert them into the holes; add the second washer and fasten the bolts firmly in place. These will be used as foot-pegs to push the pole into the ground, allowing for a more stealthy setup in the field.
3. Locate an area, preferably in your yard, to construct the blind. Place the three poles 8 feet apart, forming an equilateral triangle. Push the poles into the ground by standing on the foot pegs. Use the rubber mallet if needed. Place the fourth pole immediately next to any one of the other three poles to become the entry point.
4. Stretch the fabric around the poles. Begin at one of the double poles and end at the other. Secure the fabric in place by fastening the top edge of the fabric to the top of the poles with the clothes pins.
5. Mark 1/2-inch long lines at the top, middle and bottom of the fabric along both sides of each of the four poles, on both the front and back of the fabric. Mark a shooting window on each of the three sides of the blind.
6. Remove the fabric from the poles and attach the iron-on material over the marks to hem the fabric. Reset the fabric on the poles and cut 1/4-inch slits through the iron-on material on both sides of the poles. Cut 2-foot lengths of cord and insert into the holes and tie the fabric to the poles. Make a loop with the cord and tie around the tops of the two double poles (door) to hold them together. Cut out the shooting windows, being careful to leave enough iron-on backing around the edges to keep the fabric from tearing.
7. Prepare the blind for transport by disassembling it and rolling the poles up in the fabric and tying it together with the cord.
Tips Warnings
When hunting in open country without much vegetation, shorten the walls of the blind to keep a lower profile and take up a prone position in the bind.
Using additional fabric in different patterns will allow you to change the pattern as needed.
Once the blind is setup in the field, scatter brush around the perimeter for added camouflage.
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