How Does a Deer Blind Work?
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What is a Deer Blind?
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A deer blind is a structure used by a deer hunter to conceal his presence in a deer's natural territory. Because deer have excellent smell and eyesight, they naturally flee from anything unusual. A deer blind is designed to blend in with the environment so that the hunter can get close enough to the deer to bag it. Deer blinds can range in complexity from simple camouflage netting or a nylon tent disguised by bushes, to more elaborate box deer blinds that are a permanent part of the landscape.
Set up Early
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No matter what kind of deer blind a hunter chooses, he should set up the blind well before deer hunting season. That way, the deer have weeks or even months to get used to the foreign object in their habitat. Many hunters tie a piece of fabric near the deer blind to get the deer used to subtle movements in and around the blind.
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Pick the Right Spot
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A deer blind should be set up downwind of a popular deer trail so the animals will not catch the hunter's scent. The blind should also be set up so that it appears to be part of the landscape, such as near trees or undergrowth, rather than in the middle of a clearing. The blind should also be set up near an area where deer congregate during the deer hunting season; setting up the blind during spring feeding grounds will not be helpful when the deer move lower in the fall.
How it Works
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The hunter hikes into the deer blind with all his equipment and sets up watch. He should arrive at the blind well before dawn or dusk, when deer are most active. Using a deer blind requires patience and tolerance of extreme weather conditions, as deer blinds provide little protection from the elements. The hunter waits patiently and watches the deer trails. When a deer appears within range, the hunter carefully takes the shot and bags his trophy deer.
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