How I Built My Deer Blind Build on a Budget - A Hunters Clubhouse

I have been wanting an elevated box blind for some time now at the property. The only issue has been that the cost of purchasing one that I liked and worth anything... well... it is always out of my budget. 2022 has not been nice when it comes to high wood prices. I decided that I wanted to build a deer blind this year and wanted to see how cheap I could. My budget was $300. I blew that budget and was still able to design and build for just over $500.
My budget deer blind is 6x6 with a 7' height roof. It is elevated 6 feet off the ground and has a trap door entry. These were the demisinsions I wanted and at the end of the project, I am happy with how the deer blind turned out.
I could have gone out and sourced wood from pallets, etc but I wanted something I could buy from a manufacturer. My budget was not as much as I would have liked but man... did it come out sweet! As wood prices decline, this blind will become even cheaper to build.
I will have some plans that you can download for free once I have them drafted. You will be able to follow step by step and I will be making another one with more instruction starting next season. Be sure to subscribe to follow along.
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[@TheOhioOutdoorsman1]

I plan on making another blind just like this soon but this time actually walk through the plans to build it. The build total came out to about $540 USD as is but I think we can do it for a little cheaper once wood prices come down a bit. Still.. $540 for blind like this is not bad at all.

[@christophersagan5573]

Also I’m going to cut branches with leaves and use them and spray paint over them to camo the walls a little better

[@davidcarrow5419]

I like shelves under the windows it looks good

[@detectingohio5614]

Wow great job it’s going to be as comfortable as sitting in your living room while your hunting I might need to take u up on the hunting 👍🏻

[@CrabbyBill]

Nice job on the blind. Good to see you back

[@TheOhioOutdoorsman1]

Thanks. It has been a busy year!

[@matthewmshell9099]

@@TheOhioOutdoorsman1 where did you get the hinges at ??

[@helalshalabi3]

You did a great job sir

[@TheOhioOutdoorsman1]

Thanks! It has been a great blind to hunt out of this year.

[@FuccoTheClown]

I think I missed the bind deer :p

[@christophersagan5573]

For the materials you used it looks very well constructed! How is it for noise in the wind? I’m thinking of using your idea might go with 2x4 studs for walls just a little more sturdy! I’ve got some 1/2 Lexi glsss clear I’m going to use for windows thinking of how to camouflage them anybody got any ideas lmk thanks

[@brandtjustsayin]

Leave the plexi clear and make sure it hinges into or slides on the inside of the blind. Then take some mesh window screen, spray paint it camo (before you attach it to the blind), then staple or tack it up on the outside of the window with vertical splits cut for the rifle to push through without hindering the view, scope, or sights. Basically a shoot-through screen in front of the clear plexiglass. Functions like a sniper scope lens cover that breaks up glare but still allows the view to remain clear enough.

[@kimchan2108]

I used it in a bus for special trips

[@susantripp8789]

what is the thickness of OSB used for the walls?

[@TheOhioOutdoorsman1]

1/2 inch because it was was was available.

[@gregplatt3042]

Is the car still in the pond?

[@TheOhioOutdoorsman1]

Yes. For now, the car had to stay in there because I did not have the means to get it out and the pond needed some structure for the fish.

[@hughphillips67Mustang]

I am also in the Buckeye state. (Northwest Ohio). Check out my diy build. You get some ideas to add to your blind. Good luck this year.

[@TheOhioOutdoorsman1]

Nice. Subscribed! Good Luck to you too