Yes sir, a 8x8 is awesome. I made two that size with 84” high ceilings so a hunter can stand and draw if they want. All the windows are 12” x 30” mounted vertical and swing open. The locks are little pieces of wood that slide silently to open the window. I made them in wall sections to be lifted up on 12’ high platforms separately and aligned and bolted together. The metal roof was a little challenging but slides on and bolts down. All the joints which were less than 1/4” max were then silicone sealed. 1x1x1/4” angle and 1x 1/4” flat strap. Added a small propane heater and I’m at home hunting. I’m 72 years old and hate damn cold weather with a passion.
Great job, guys! Hope y'all stay warm and safe and have some great hunting. You mentioned the windows being a tad too high. One of the RUclips guys I've watched, Brett Moravitz, mentioned taking the wheels off the computer chairs and replacing them with big, rubber shop wheels. They are quitter and more heavy-duty.
my first blind was a 6x8 8 ft high. then it was a 8x8 with a small deck with better stairs and 12 ft high. the last two are 12 x12 with a 4 ft deck covered. two bunks in each. the bottom bunks fold up. heat and solar. spray foam is easy. only need about a inch thick. one blind is 10 on the side of a ridge. and the other is 16 ft high . that one has a second platform at 8ft with shooting rails solid up to 32 inches. that one is were our range is. so it's a range blind as well. food plots on each side of the range with heavy clover and grass down the shooting range.
A great looking blind. I'm trying to build a 2 story a similar size for hunting with my kids. My youngest has severe hyperactivity and so I plan to make it soundproof.
One I use was built with cedar for legs has a door and all sides are open if you leave door open just got to wear two layers of cloths is all after thanksgiving here father in law built it years ago absolutely still standing replaced some boards for the stairs is all dropped many deers in that stand .
My best friend and Brother is just now getting into hunting at a later age (we are both almost 50). I have been hunting my whole life and I'm helping/teaching him along the way. He wanted to build a deer blind...... asked me what size it should be. I told him, "It's like building a garage, soon as yer finished, yer gonna wish you built it bigger!!!" Heh!!!! Decided to go with an 8'X8' as well, gonna look a lot like y'alls (work in progress). That'll allow us to hunt together along with his Pop's or Nephew from time to time. What height would you suggest placing the windows, from the floor to the bottom of the window? I always struggle with that. Y'all got a great lookin blind there, thanks for sharing! Good luck!!! Greg from TEXAS!!!
Thanks for your kind comments Greg. I know you guys will have great fun. The height of the window depends a few things. The height of the hunter, the height of the blind and how far away from where you expect to harvest a deer. Generally speaking I would say 36 to 40 inches. Get the chair you will be hunting out of and do a mock set up using different heights and find the one most comfortable for you. You want to be able to sit without having to bend way down to sight through your scope. You also don’t want to have to half stand and shoot also. Good luck and I hope that helps. Don’t forget to send me a photo of your blind, would love to see what you come up with. God Bless and happy hunting!
80% of the deer I've shot on my Texas ranch I have had a cigarette in my mouth. Maybe ten or twenty per-cent of the deer I have killed on my property in Oklahoma I have had a cigarette the deer in Oklahoma have busted me so many times when I have done my best for scent control. So what I have learned is South Texas deer don't care, northeastern Oklahoma dear can smell for a mile LOL
There is a lot more bang for the buck building your own that's for sure. Your price of $2,000 out of pocket did not cover real cost because of all the free things donated to your project. Scent goes up and if you are high enough up scent in a tree stand or blind means nothing. Lots of hype on scent but unless you are in the real wild with few people scent doesn't matter at all. The best thing about building your own you get it like you want it. Often times the major builders of blinds just don't build them the way you want them. Even some of the best on the market turn out to not be as good as the price tag. I have a couple of big-name brand blinds that are not as good as they claimed, and they were quite expensive.
Great blind! An 8x8 with a back deck is the way to go.
Great video, thanks for sharing!
Yes sir, a 8x8 is awesome. I made two that size with 84” high ceilings so a hunter can stand and draw if they want. All the windows are 12” x 30” mounted vertical and swing open. The locks are little pieces of wood that slide silently to open the window. I made them in wall sections to be lifted up on 12’ high platforms separately and aligned and bolted together. The metal roof was a little challenging but slides on and bolts down. All the joints which were less than 1/4” max were then silicone sealed. 1x1x1/4” angle and 1x 1/4” flat strap. Added a small propane heater and I’m at home hunting. I’m 72 years old and hate damn cold weather with a passion.
Sounds like you have a nice setup. Hope you have a great hunting season and stay warm! If you get a chance send a photo of your set up
Nice blind guys!!!
Great size for 2 or 3 to enjoy their hunt together. Enjoyed the video. It's a beautiful blind! Good luck hunting deer & coyotes!
Great job, guys! Hope y'all stay warm and safe and have some great hunting. You mentioned the windows being a tad too high. One of the RUclips guys I've watched, Brett Moravitz, mentioned taking the wheels off the computer chairs and replacing them with big, rubber shop wheels. They are quitter and more heavy-duty.
my first blind was a 6x8 8 ft high. then it was a 8x8 with a small deck with better stairs and 12 ft high. the last two are 12 x12 with a 4 ft deck covered. two bunks in each. the bottom bunks fold up. heat and solar. spray foam is easy. only need about a inch thick. one blind is 10 on the side of a ridge. and the other is 16 ft high . that one has a second platform at 8ft with shooting rails solid up to 32 inches. that one is were our range is. so it's a range blind as well. food plots on each side of the range with heavy clover and grass down the shooting range.
Sounds like the ultimate set-up!
@@OutdoorswithAllen many of nap times and over nights with the fan blowing. love watching nature. turkey heaven.
Those sound incredible!
Great deer blind. Gave me some good ideas for one. Thanks for Sharing with us
Glad you found it useful! best of luck to you on your build. Be sure to come back and share a photo.
A great looking blind. I'm trying to build a 2 story a similar size for hunting with my kids. My youngest has severe hyperactivity and so I plan to make it soundproof.
Good luck with your build!
8x8 with a 4 ft porch is what I use. love it
One I use was built with cedar for legs has a door and all sides are open if you leave door open just got to wear two layers of cloths is all after thanksgiving here father in law built it years ago absolutely still standing replaced some boards for the stairs is all dropped many deers in that stand .
excellent video!!...My kind of guys
Great video and what a blind, very nice, great ideas.
really glad you enjoyed the video. I hope to go back this year and hunt with Matt and Tony
Great video!!!!!
Do they have the plans they used for the deer blind. I would like to build pretty much a replica of what they have there.
My best friend and Brother is just now getting into hunting at a later age (we are both almost 50). I have been hunting my whole life and I'm helping/teaching him along the way. He wanted to build a deer blind...... asked me what size it should be. I told him, "It's like building a garage, soon as yer finished, yer gonna wish you built it bigger!!!" Heh!!!! Decided to go with an 8'X8' as well, gonna look a lot like y'alls (work in progress). That'll allow us to hunt together along with his Pop's or Nephew from time to time. What height would you suggest placing the windows, from the floor to the bottom of the window? I always struggle with that. Y'all got a great lookin blind there, thanks for sharing! Good luck!!!
Greg from TEXAS!!!
Thanks for your kind comments Greg. I know you guys will have great fun. The height of the window depends a few things. The height of the hunter, the height of the blind and how far away from where you expect to harvest a deer. Generally speaking I would say 36 to 40 inches. Get the chair you will be hunting out of and do a mock set up using different heights and find the one most comfortable for you. You want to be able to sit without having to bend way down to sight through your scope. You also don’t want to have to half stand and shoot also. Good luck and I hope that helps. Don’t forget to send me a photo of your blind, would love to see what you come up with. God Bless and happy hunting!
Sick intro song.
80% of the deer I've shot on my Texas ranch I have had a cigarette in my mouth. Maybe ten or twenty per-cent of the deer I have killed on my property in Oklahoma I have had a cigarette the deer in Oklahoma have busted me so many times when I have done my best for scent control. So what I have learned is South Texas deer don't care, northeastern Oklahoma dear can smell for a mile LOL
Awesome Guys..!!! what State are you in...?
Virginia
There is a lot more bang for the buck building your own that's for sure. Your price of $2,000 out of pocket did not cover real cost because of all the free things donated to your project. Scent goes up and if you are high enough up scent in a tree stand or blind means nothing. Lots of hype on scent but unless you are in the real wild with few people scent doesn't matter at all. The best thing about building your own you get it like you want it. Often times the major builders of blinds just don't build them the way you want them. Even some of the best on the market turn out to not be as good as the price tag. I have a couple of big-name brand blinds that are not as good as they claimed, and they were quite expensive.
I think you are spot on Garry! This was my friends blind but I plan to build one this coming summer. Hope you are having a great hunting season.
I chew tobacco and deer walk right up under me lol 😂
Where can I buy the muddy blind windows can I get contact information or website
how can i get in touch with you guys to talk about the stairs building a 6 X 8 just over 12 feet high
sorry I missed this comment. if you are still interested I can pass your email to Matt who built this blind.
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we have followed the “rules” of deer hunting for so long, and there just outdated and not realistic
A person must be a really terrible shot if they have to ambush a defenseless animal.
I smoke while hunting and have never been busted because of it. I always know which way the wind is blowing.