Giant Blind for me and the kids - TexasBowhunter.com Community Discussion Forums

huntingtx · 11-02-2009, 10:03 PM

Well I figured it was time to build out a blind that me and the kids could use easily. I usually like to be a little more concealed but it's gotten to be more important to me for my kids to like the sport. I bought a huge wooden crate and it took two days for me and the kids to put on the finishing touches. It was the right decision just from the fun we had working on the blind together. Check out the photos. I'm going to brush it in as good as I can once I get it to the lease.

My last task is to find something good to put over the windows that aren't in use to keep them from letting in any light when not in use. If it's just me in the blind i'll just hunt from one window.

huntingtx · 11-02-2009, 10:06 PM

Here are a few more photos....I have to say the windows were one of my favorite finds at Home Depot as you can see in the last pic.

chuckclay · 11-02-2009, 10:10 PM

Good looking blind and way to get the kiddos involved.

windwalker · 11-02-2009, 10:24 PM

Good lookin blind and it looks like you had some great help

Tubby · 11-02-2009, 10:26 PM

Excellent job and great memories!

The blind I hunt out of has 8 windows. It's 6X8 1/2 Hex Dillon stand. I bought a roll of Tint film at Wallyworld. The kind of tint that stays on with static electricity. It can be cut to fit and if you want to "black out" a window, use two layers. I blacked out my back windows and keep my others with one layer. Early morning, I'll peel off the tint and stick it on one of my back windows to keep it out of the way and to keep it clean. Once the sun's up, I'll replace it and it's light enough tint to see out of but you can't be seen. Best of luck to you breaking in the new stand!

Duckie · 11-02-2009, 10:39 PM

good looking .... hunting with the kiddos is a great experience for everyone.

jackh · 11-03-2009, 12:26 AM

nice build, looks like you an your kids had fun making it too

sailor · 11-03-2009, 04:27 AM

Looks like a pro job to me.

You got a well trained crew.

Ya know, ya just can't find good help, like you got anymore

Coup de Grâce · 11-03-2009, 05:37 AM

very nice

huntmaster · 11-03-2009, 07:06 AM

yee ha, now that's the way to do it. your kids will appreciate the hunt more and remember that blind.

Dusty Britches · 11-03-2009, 07:19 AM

that's cool!!

daveally · 11-03-2009, 07:27 AM

As a father I'll have to say...that's the best blind EVER! Sure made me smile seeing the kids enjoying time with Dad. Thanks for sharing.

JTTMI · 11-03-2009, 08:20 AM

Nice Blind and Great Family project.

texag87 · 11-03-2009, 09:43 AM

nice family blind

zramsey · 11-03-2009, 10:27 AM

That's awesome. Thanks for getting the kids involved.

shunter14 · 11-03-2009, 10:47 AM

nice build, always great to let the little ones get involved

txlucky80 · 11-03-2009, 12:44 PM

Nice Blind

Dale Moser · 11-03-2009, 01:35 PM

You nailed it!

tomcat3030 · 11-03-2009, 02:05 PM

Nice job!

mnsherick · 11-03-2009, 09:49 PM

Great job, I love the windows "with screens" great way to get a breeze without all the nasty skeeters.

I also loved seeing the kids involved, I can't wait until mine get old enough to enjoy this stuff!

-Matt

TxJustice · 11-04-2009, 05:24 AM

Great project, I'm sure your children will remember the time building the blind and the time spent hunting with you. Wonderful job.

hotdog · 11-04-2009, 08:49 AM

Nice work!!

Brock_BowTG · 11-04-2009, 08:58 AM

great job on the blind. TEAMWORK!

TXArrowSlinger · 11-04-2009, 11:16 AM

Great job on the blind! Way to get the kids involved, that is memories they will never forget!

Aggiehunter08 · 11-04-2009, 12:20 PM

nice blind

Snapper · 11-06-2009, 12:58 PM

Well done! Looks like the kids had a ball helping.

sharkhunter · 11-06-2009, 01:06 PM

nicely done dad....Heck you could put a cot in that thing and use it for a camper..

whitetailslayer · 11-06-2009, 01:15 PM

Nicely done! NOW NAME IT!

Moengo · 11-08-2009, 03:31 PM

Great job, the kids will climb into that blind now and know it's theirs too. Looks like it's big enough for all of you to sleep if you wanted to.

awhx4 · 11-09-2009, 07:48 AM

Very nice, Looks like you all had fun building it also. I may need to build one that size myself.

ballisticbudda · 11-09-2009, 07:56 AM

Great way to involve the kids. Looks good.

dswaim · 11-09-2009, 09:27 AM

thats great... the best part is you getting to enjoy it with your kiddos

ccwader · 11-09-2009, 12:57 PM

Great Job! Way to go, Dad!

Two 10's · 11-09-2009, 01:43 PM

Good job and great Dad.

ByronB · 11-10-2009, 10:06 PM

I like the windows!!!! Looks like great Family fun.

Bill in San Jose · 11-10-2009, 10:48 PM

Great job with the kids.

Here's a wall decoration for the blind

texasoffshore · 11-17-2009, 04:59 PM

I made a 4x8 for the family. They are nice.

El Patron · 01-06-2010, 11:46 AM

Really nice! For me the trick was to not make the kids stay too long and get bored.

slayer · 01-06-2010, 11:49 AM

love the blind, great to see the kiddos involved!

AgHntr10 · 01-06-2010, 02:01 PM

very nice

apoc330 · 01-06-2010, 02:11 PM

Sweet blind.

Bobcat · 01-06-2010, 08:25 PM

Very cool. I was just looking around for one of those for the beginning of a backyard fort, but then I saw the bottom of the tree house in one of those photos! Post up some photos of that treehouse too!

RNKelly2 · 01-08-2010, 05:18 PM

What a great way to make memories and get a new generation involved.

peacockoutdoors · 01-08-2010, 05:22 PM

Looks good!

lskok · 01-09-2010, 07:16 AM

Very nice. Where did you get the crate to start with and how much did it cost?

flatlander · 01-15-2010, 08:05 PM

I don't know whats better, the blind or all the fun your kids had with you.

Just curious, how much did you have to give for the shipping crate?

bigenglish · 01-16-2010, 10:31 AM

Looks great!! Where did you get the shipping crate?

SilverFox · 01-17-2010, 10:07 AM

Sweet deal. Thanks.

austinmike · 01-18-2010, 04:57 PM

i like it how much that set you back

11-02-2009, 10:03 PM	#1
huntingtx Four Point Join Date: Dec 2006	Giant Blind for me and the kids Well I figured it was time to build out a blind that me and the kids could use easily. I usually like to be a little more concealed but it's gotten to be more important to me for my kids to like the sport. I bought a huge wooden crate and it took two days for me and the kids to put on the finishing touches. It was the right decision just from the fun we had working on the blind together. Check out the photos. I'm going to brush it in as good as I can once I get it to the lease. My last task is to find something good to put over the windows that aren't in use to keep them from letting in any light when not in use. If it's just me in the blind i'll just hunt from one window. Attached Images

11-02-2009, 10:06 PM	#2
huntingtx Four Point Join Date: Dec 2006	blind... Here are a few more photos....I have to say the windows were one of my favorite finds at Home Depot as you can see in the last pic. Attached Images

11-02-2009, 10:24 PM	#4
windwalker Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coleman,Texas Hunt In: Coleman,Young counties	Good lookin blind and it looks like you had some great help __________________ Will hunt for food ----> I'am a simple man FIRE UP THE GRILL CUZ HUNTIN' AINT CATCH AND RELEASE

11-02-2009, 10:26 PM	#5
Tubby Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Teague & Tyler, TX. Hunt In: Sterling Co, Delta Co, McMullen Co.	Excellent job and great memories! The blind I hunt out of has 8 windows. It's 6X8 1/2 Hex Dillon stand. I bought a roll of Tint film at Wallyworld. The kind of tint that stays on with static electricity. It can be cut to fit and if you want to "black out" a window, use two layers. I blacked out my back windows and keep my others with one layer. Early morning, I'll peel off the tint and stick it on one of my back windows to keep it out of the way and to keep it clean. Once the sun's up, I'll replace it and it's light enough tint to see out of but you can't be seen. Best of luck to you breaking in the new stand! __________________ NRA Life Member, TPWD Lifetime License Holder, LSBA Life Member Mathews DXT 29.5" 70# Foley 56" Longbow 57# @ 28" Samick Sage 62" TD Recurve 54# @ 28" Damon Howatt 62" Hunter Recurve 70# @ 28"

11-03-2009, 12:26 AM	#7
jackh Six Point Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: college station Hunt In: mills county	nice build, looks like you an your kids had fun making it too __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

11-02-2009, 10:10 PM	#3
chuckclay Spike Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brazoria Hunt In: Brazoria County	Good looking blind and way to get the kiddos involved.

11-02-2009, 10:39 PM	#6
Duckie Four Point Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lubbock, Texas Hunt In: Haskell County	good looking .... hunting with the kiddos is a great experience for everyone.

11-03-2009, 04:27 AM	#8
sailor Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Weatherford, Texas Hunt In: Double Eagle Ranch-- Eastland County	Looks like a pro job to me. You got a well trained crew. Ya know, ya just can't find good help, like you got anymore

11-03-2009, 05:37 AM	#9
Coup de Grâce Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Conroe, TX Hunt In: Schleicher County, TX	very nice

11-03-2009, 07:06 AM	#10
huntmaster Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mesquite, Texas Hunt In: Jack County	yee ha, now that's the way to do it. your kids will appreciate the hunt more and remember that blind. __________________ happy trails

11-03-2009, 07:19 AM	#11
Dusty Britches Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cameron & College Station	that's cool!! __________________ Tracey Brazos County Archery Club Bryan, TX To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Twelve Ring Twins proudly supports Mathews, Carbon Express, Mossy Oak, Doinker, Hawg Lite, Alpen Optics, and TRU.

11-03-2009, 07:27 AM	#12
daveally Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sugarland, Texas Hunt In: Freer, Ozona, Falfurrias, Menard...wherever I'm invited	As a father I'll have to say...that's the best blind EVER! Sure made me smile seeing the kids enjoying time with Dad. Thanks for sharing.

11-03-2009, 08:20 AM	#13
JTTMI Four Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pearland,Tx	Nice Blind and Great Family project.

11-03-2009, 09:43 AM	#14
texag87 Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Aggieland, Texas	nice family blind

11-03-2009, 10:27 AM	#15
zramsey Four Point Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Midlothian Hunt In: Red River Co. TX	That's awesome. Thanks for getting the kids involved.

11-03-2009, 10:47 AM	#16
shunter14 Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Antonio, Tx Hunt In: Duval, McMullen	nice build, always great to let the little ones get involved

11-03-2009, 12:44 PM	#17
txlucky80 Four Point Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gilmer Hunt In: Upshur, Gregg, and Rusk County	Nice Blind

11-03-2009, 01:35 PM	#18
Dale Moser Fabricator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wise Cty Hunt In: Young Cty	You nailed it! __________________ Hardworking arsonists "accomplish" quite a lot also.~100%TtId *..........I'll be in the bar.*

11-03-2009, 02:05 PM	#19
tomcat3030 Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Weatherford Hunt In: All over the great state of Texas	Nice job!

11-03-2009, 09:49 PM	#20
mnsherick Six Point Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Watauga Hunt In: Grapevine, & Comanche	Great job, I love the windows "with screens" great way to get a breeze without all the nasty skeeters. I also loved seeing the kids involved, I can't wait until mine get old enough to enjoy this stuff! -Matt

11-04-2009, 05:24 AM	#21
TxJustice Eight Point Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baytown Hunt In: Anywhere I can...	Great project, I'm sure your children will remember the time building the blind and the time spent hunting with you. Wonderful job. __________________ Andy Justice '08 Hoyt Katera Adversity doesnt build character, it reveals it...

11-04-2009, 08:49 AM	#22
hotdog Four Point Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston Hunt In: Duval County	Nice work!!

11-04-2009, 08:58 AM	#23
Brock_BowTG Four Point Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mansfield Hunt In: Wimberly & Huntsville	great job on the blind. TEAMWORK! __________________ Lets go Hunting ------------------------------ Bowtech Vital Impact Gold Tip XTHunter 5575 Muzzy 100gr 3 Blade

11-04-2009, 11:16 AM	#24
TXArrowSlinger Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Killeen/Harker Heights!!! Hunt In: Ft. Hood and anywhere possible!!!!	Great job on the blind! Way to get the kids involved, that is memories they will never forget! __________________ Southern by Birth...BowHunter by the Grace of God! 2009 Diamond Black Ice : To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

11-04-2009, 12:20 PM	#25
Aggiehunter08 Eight Point Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, TX Hunt In: Limestone County	nice blind __________________ Mathews Monster Montana Black Gold Solaris Trophy Ridge Drop Zone 300 Easton FMJs w/ 2 Blade Rage GIG'EM Class of 2008

11-06-2009, 12:58 PM	#26
Snapper Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Katy, Tx Hunt In: ValVerde, DeWitt Counties	Well done! Looks like the kids had a ball helping. __________________ Michael Warren Holder of 5 Velvet Elvis

11-06-2009, 01:06 PM	#27
sharkhunter Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Seabrook,TX Hunt In: Conroe	nicely done dad....Heck you could put a cot in that thing and use it for a camper.. __________________ " God bless the USA and curse those against her" ~ ME " I hate all those wiener pill/vacuum commercials on the hunting channels"

11-06-2009, 01:15 PM	#28
whitetailslayer Eight Point Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kerrville Hunt In: All over Texas	Nicely done! NOW NAME IT!

11-08-2009, 03:31 PM	#29
Moengo Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Katy Hunt In: Texas	Great job, the kids will climb into that blind now and know it's theirs too. Looks like it's big enough for all of you to sleep if you wanted to.

11-09-2009, 07:48 AM	#30
awhx4 Four Point Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fort Hood Hunt In: Hood area	Very nice, Looks like you all had fun building it also. I may need to build one that size myself.

11-09-2009, 07:56 AM	#31
ballisticbudda Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Killeen Hunt In: Burnet Co, WV	Great way to involve the kids. Looks good. __________________ Born to hunt, forced to work! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

11-09-2009, 09:27 AM	#32
dswaim Four Point Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Liberty, TX Hunt In: Marshall, TX	thats great... the best part is you getting to enjoy it with your kiddos

11-09-2009, 12:57 PM	#33
ccwader Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CC, TX	Great Job! Way to go, Dad!

11-09-2009, 01:43 PM	#34
Two 10's Four Point Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Deer Park, Tx.	Good job and great Dad. __________________ MAY YOUR ARROWS FLY STRAIGHT AND TRUE. Hope mine do too. "IN GOD WE TRUST" To ride, shoot straight & speak the truth: this was the ancient law of {my} youth... Charles Davis

11-10-2009, 10:06 PM	#35
ByronB Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Clear Lake / Frio County	I like the windows!!!! Looks like great Family fun. __________________ Mathews Q2 / 2000 Model If it stops killing I'll buy another bow! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.