j-bird
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Any of you use a trap door entry style for your elevated blind? I am considering doing this in an effort to reduce the chance of me getting picked off when on the landing of my blind (in at least 2 cases I will be skylined with no back cover at all). My thinking is that it's easier to screen 6 to 8 feet up than it is 15 or more. My plan would be to enclose the legs of the blind in some sort of screening material and then enter the blind via a trap door. This way as long as you can get to the blind undetected it "should - in theory" then be home free. I am giving my elevated blinds some serious consideration to both hide them better as well as improve my access to them as well...some may even be replaced entirely. Right now many stick out like a sore thumb and that works fine for killing does and young bucks....but I fear it may be hampering my success on older bucks that have been around the block a few times or may be new to my property. As much as I don't have much proof that the exposed blinds spook the deer I am after...I figure it probably couldn't hurt. I also think it may help with keeping moisture out and increase my visibility as well.... I see several "pros"....looking for the "cons"....
My concern is any "issues" with using an entry like this that I may not be aware of. I'm thinking a 30"-36" square opening should be plenty.
My concern is any "issues" with using an entry like this that I may not be aware of. I'm thinking a 30"-36" square opening should be plenty.