Use an elevated blind so the deer remain unaware of you.
A good firing position is essential to have a successful deer hunting trip. An elevated deer blind is a solution to maintaining a good firing position, as well as remaining unseen by the deer, because blinds are designed to blend into the landscape. A deer blind also allows the hunter to remain in an area that is sheltered from rain and other weather conditions. Although there are various commercially built alternatives to a deer blind, they can be costly. You can build your own deer blind with materials commonly found at many hardware stores.
Instructions
1. Select the site to build the elevated deer blind. The area should be brushy so it will allow you to cover the deer blind with brush and vegetation. Although the deer will notice the blind, the natural vegetation will not as readily alert the deer.
2. Dig four holes 6 feet apart to form the corners of a square. Use the shovel to make the holes approximately 2 feet deep.
3. Mix the concrete and fill one of the holes. Leave approximately 3 to 4 inches at the top with no concrete. This will allow the top of the holes to be covered with grass and dirt.
4. Place one of the 10-foot-long 4-by-4 beams in the hole.
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to mount the remaining three beams in the other holes. Align the poles' faces so that you can later attach beams to the outside of the poles to form the deer blind's frame. Make sure the poles reach approximately the same height.
6. Allow enough time for the concrete mix to dry. Read the label on the concrete mix to determine the drying time, as it varies with brands.
7. Use the saw to cut four pieces of 2-by-4 between 6 and 7 feet long. These should be long enough to go from one 4-by-4 beam to the next.
8. Attach the 2-by-4 beams along the top of the four poles on the outside of the poles to create a frame. Drill a hole through the poles and beams with the 1/2-inch drill bit. Use a bolt and nut to secure the beams to the poles till you have a square frame.
9. Use the saw to cut three pieces of 2-by-4 long between 6 and 7 feet long. The crossbeams should be long enough to fit from one frame beam across to the frame beam parallel to the first.
10. Attach the three crossbeams to form three rectangles in the frame. Nail the crossbeams to the beams with a hammer to secure the frame.
11. Use the saw to cut four 10-foot-long sections of 2-by-4.
12. Nail one end of the 2-by-4 approximately 1 foot from the end of the first 10-foot 4-by-4 beam. Attach the second end of the 2-by-4 diagonally at the top of the second 10-foot 4-by-4 beam.
13. Repeat Step 12 to attach one of the ends of the second 2-by-4 approximately 1 foot from the top of the second 10-foot 4-by-4 beam. The other end of the 2-by-4 should be attached diagonally at the bottom of the third 10-foot 4-by-4 beam. Attach the remaining 2-by-4 sections to the other 10-foot 4-by-4 beams by repeating the same pattern.
14. Position the plywood boards to cover the frame. Nail the boards into the frame to form a roof, floor and side panels. Leave spots uncovered to form windows and a spot large enough to enter the elevated deer blind.
15. Use a paint roller to cover the entire deer blind with wood sealant to waterproof to deer blind.
16. Allow enough time for the sealant to dry. Read the label on the sealant to determine its drying time.
17.Cover the concrete in the holes with grass and dirt for a finished appearance.
18. Use a ladder to get into the deer blind through the area left uncovered to serve as the entrance.
Tips Warnings
Build the deer blind approximately one month prior to the opening of deer season to allow the deer to become used to the blind.
Research the local regulations to make sure it is legal to build a deer blind in your area.
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