I had planned on building one this year but a lot of other stuff happened this year that did not allow that to happen. Now thinking i might be able to buy one and throw up in a day or two. For something a little bit better than decent I would like a budget of less than $1500. $800-$1000 would be ideal.
Something at least 8'. 10' would be better. Something that would have a 400-500lb weight capacity.
Something that would not freak animals out obviously.
Easy assembly would be a plus.

Thoughts/recommendations?

Thanks guys and gals.

We have a few if the ‘Redneck’ make of elevated blinds on hunting property, very nice. I think they are made in MO.

One on the taller platform(15’ maybe) blew over a few years ago in that unusual wind event that nocked down all the corn. I think I’d just get a 10’ platform.

Yes, they cost a bit, but if it’s a place with long term intentions, may be worth it.

I've pretty much stopped with elevated blinds.
Last few years, my blind has a 6.2l V8, power windows & heated seats

The Millennium buck hut might fit the bill.
Under $700 hmmmm.

I don't know where you are located, but I see them at garage sales on a regular basis.
Most are less than half the advertised sale price at the farm and fleet.

Also check Facebook market place.

Out the kitchen window in Michigan a few days ago:


A spike walked out about 30 seconds later. If the house didn’t bother them, then I don’t think you have to worry about a blind freaking them out.

Huh, the picture doesn’t seem to be working. I’ll try to fix it later, but it’s a doe and a fawn about 15’ from the house.

In looking at other threads, appears no "postimg" links are working at the moment.

Go for a ground blind. Gravity is not friendly to us older folks.

Since there are already several serious responses...

If I am not worried about relocating it, I like to build them myself. They're much cheaper that way. I built this one a couple of years ago for a spot I could take a kid or two with me. It's only about 5' off the ground, though. I had some of the materials laying around and then bought some of the wood. Spent about $200 and about 4 or 5 hours of work.




If you still want to buy, I've seen some nice products from Redneck, Millenium, and Primal. Most are just way more than I need or want to spend.

Thanks guys. After sleeping on it and reviewing any additions to the thread overnight. I called Redneck and discussed the soft sided blind and platform on a 10' stand and while about $500 over my budget seemed like a high quality USA made blind that will last for years. So i decided to go that route.

We'll see.

Thanks Sourdough44 for the recommendation.

The main thing is to set it right on the property line!

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Originally posted by P250UA5:
I've pretty much stopped with elevated blinds.
Last few years, my blind has a 6.2l V8, power windows & heated seats

and a spotlight?

Tried hunting in blinds years ago. I found it so boring that I didn't look forward to hunting anymore. Deer season for me now is my back to a tree with a smoothbore flintlock in the crook of my arm. Stalking prey, while remaining quiet and downwind to get that 40-yard max. shot, takes a little skill and alleviates the boredom. Yea, it takes longer to bag one, but the added advantage is that I can take doe or buck without tags which more than doubles opportunities. Deer season starting on Dec 26 did take a little getting used to at first, though.

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Originally posted by architect:

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Originally posted by P250UA5:
I've pretty much stopped with elevated blinds.
Last few years, my blind has a 6.2l V8, power windows & heated seats

and a spotlight?

Nah, we keep it legal

I bought four five by five wooden deer blinds from a guy who lost his land lease and decided to sell the well made wooden and tin blinds.

I also towed in a very nice Chevrolet Sonic, that was abandoned with us, and I'll use it on really cold and windy days versus sitting in the Gator when I move around.

My wife isn't too keen on me busting a round off inside the house near her Blue Ridge pottery...

Nothing used for sale anywhere near me.

I went with the 10' stand as that is the perfect height for my needs.
Also went with the burlap soft 6x6 blind. Needed to add the base for a soft blind. It comes with the strapping to attach natural local material to better conceal if need be. I think it will be fine as is.

Might be a pain to remove and reinstall the blind from the frame but by doing so it should last indefinitely. The stand and frame are fine to be left out. So no issue with those.
The blind is water resistant so rain and snow should not be an issue.
The blind is plenty big for two adults.

The time and materials to build a similar unit made the cost of this unit palatable. Taking my time this can be assembled and placed in a day easily from what I can tell. I have equipment to upright it.

freight to ship it was reasonable.

It was half the cost of a hard fiberglass blind. While those have some plus's spending $4k plus was not an option. And I like the look more of the soft blinds myself.

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I can't remember where you are ORC, but it just doesn't get cold enough down here to need the hard-sided blinds.

The Redneck soft blinds are constructed of three layers. I think they will be plenty warm enough. I have a small propane heater for inside use that should heat it easily even in extreme cold weather if need be.