ground blind set up?

[Easttxhunterr]

Guys/Gals Im looking for suggestions on a setup next year. Ive noticed that the majority of the deer I see while rifle hunting (aprox. 275 yrds in the direction of the yellow arrow) cross in the areas highlighted by the red arrows. This area was clear cut about a year ago and it seemed to really help as far as the amount of deer ive seen this year (only three sits that i didnt see a deer. pretty good for east texas i suppose). So it has alot of under brush but no trees to use as cover. Id like to put a more permanent blind right were the red square is. Was thinking maybe a box blind covered with the dead looking grass that the duck hunters use. Any suggestions GS?

[Easttxhunterr]

a better perspective perhaps.

[Shane]

You need to think about wind direction, especially in a ground blind. I can't tell from the pic, but if there is some sort of barrier somewhere that would prevent deer from traveling downwind of the ground blind, then use that to your advantage if at all possible.

2nd pic looks pretty flat and open, so it will be impossible to keep deer from circling downwind of a popup. I've tried ozone machines this year in that situation, and I've had more success than pre-ozone.

[T/Chmr]

You may think about using a Hay Bale Blind as your ground blind if there are round bales in the area and I second the suggestion of the Ozonics

[Easttxhunterr]

yeah an Ozonics in in my future for sure

[jerp]

Is there any shinnery or similar patches of thick brush that are in the right spot? Climb into the middle of it and clear out a spot the size of the blind's footprint then pitch the blind. It is easier than cutting/stacking brush and looks more natural.

There is a Double Bull in the middle of this:

[Horitexan]

What Shane said is 100%. Ozonics flat out WORKS! We've been blown away by its performance in popups this year. If you're able to put a permanent blind in there, get a Krivo and keep your scent largely contained. Put it out right after this season ends, spray paint a little pattern on it and you'll be GTG next October. They'll be totally used to it.

[Easttxhunterr]

Krivo?

[Easttxhunterr]

oh krivoman. got ya. im kinda into building my own stuff

[Easttxhunterr]

Is there any shinnery or similar patches of thick brush that are in the right spot? Climb into the middle of it and clear out a spot the size of the blind's footprint then pitch the blind. It is easier than cutting/stacking brush and looks more natural.

There is a Double Bull in the middle of this:
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no. most of the cover is only 2-3ft high.

[Shane]

Camoflage or brush isn't important as long as you put the blind out at least 2-3 weeks before you start hunting. Pour corn all around it when you put it out and whenever you check camera cards, etc. Deer will make friends with the blind pretty quick if they eat corn next to it. You don't have to brush in a big protein feeder. Scent elimination is the critical factor. If they smell you, it's over.

[BRIAN OKONSKI]

Pit blind... Just a thought.
Good luck!!!

[Easttxhunterr]

Pit blind... Just a thought.
Good luck!!!

i thought about a pit blind but im a little worried that it might fill up with water in this area.