#2009752 - 07/28/10 11:33 AM
Re: Comfort vs Success........??
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Ive seen plenty of mornings I wish I were in a box blind. Even if i had a large farm which I dont I cant see myself putting one up to hunt out of, just not my style. I really like being flexable and moving at the drop of a hat.
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#2009759 - 07/28/10 11:39 AM
Re: Comfort vs Success........??
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moondawg
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If you have more than one, it gives you more locations. It's nice to mix it up from time to time. One hunt I'll hunt the box stand. On another hunt, I might hunt a ladder stand.
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#2009761 - 07/28/10 11:42 AM
Re: Comfort vs Success........??
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Mossy Oak
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I would rather give up comfort and hang off the side of a tree at 25 feet. I have hunted out of blinds before and I hate it. Being in a blind seems to reduce my senses.
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#2009832 - 07/28/10 12:39 PM
Re: Comfort vs Success........??
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If I wanted to be comfortable, I'd stay in bed. I've been in a box blind once and hated it - couldn't see, couldn't hear, was depending on luck for a deer to show up. Felt like I was just wasting time. I have to be mobile and don't like hunting fields anyway.
That said, I want to be as comfortable as possible. A good quality climbing stand (Summit Viper for me) gives me comfort, mobility, and unrestricted vision and hearing.
Just my opinion - of course.
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#2009860 - 07/28/10 12:52 PM
Re: Comfort vs Success........??
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Quack Attack
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my box blind doesn't have enclosed walls and windows. It is really to give me an option to hunt when it's raining. I have not much more than a shooting rail, roof and a chair.
I'm positioned in the middle of a 45 acre thicket, so the deer are there always anyway. I control the pressure-so it doesn't get wore out. I don't have four wheeler brats, joe-blow's logging service or 20 other hunt club members stomping the woods flat. So I don't have to move stands.
If I'm not comfortable, I can't concentrate on hunting.
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#2009866 - 07/28/10 12:56 PM
Re: Comfort vs Success........??
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tndrbstr
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Comfort VS success?...
Sorry I just don't relate the "EITHER...OR.." of the way the topic is presented BH....why does one have to negate the other?.... 
permanent stands (towers, shooting houses...what ever) are generally placed in areas of consistant deer sightings and movement...regardless of any specific animals in mind, seasonal or environmental influances...they are generally high %, convieniance stands for the most part...and while I could certainly take the opportunity of that, it is not my #1 preferred way to hunt...
I agree with you that they do generally involve tracs of controlled land that are secured for extended lenghts of time....
I have seen many many permanent 2x4s nailed to trees in gaps and funnels too..which is about the same thing without the ammenities I reckon....these also are long term, high %, convieniance set ups...
would I move one to another place??...maybe, but I would probably just build another one in a differant place if thats what I wanted....
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#2009940 - 07/28/10 01:51 PM
Re: Comfort vs Success........??
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permanent stands (towers, shooting houses...what ever) are generally placed in areas of consistant deer sightings and movement...regardless of any specific animals in mind, seasonal or environmental influances...they are generally high %, convieniance stands for the most part...
Exactly. Certainly not my preferred method of hunting (unless I want to shoot a doe), but can be nice on terrible-weather days or for taking youth that want to be comfortable but see deer too.
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#2009969 - 07/28/10 02:19 PM
Re: Comfort vs Success........??
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StalkingWolf
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I have one that I kind of use as a home base. It is good for observation when the wind isn't good for some of my other spots. I also have been taking my boys there until they get a little older, although I don't want them to become too accustomed to the hunting blind. I want them to learn woodsmanship and hunting skills.
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#2009983 - 07/28/10 02:34 PM
Re: Comfort vs Success........??
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Tree Tramp
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I have a 16 ftr in place that is an awesome spot. No trees on this point big enough to hang a real stand on. Works great for kids, myself, guests and anyone that wants to see wildlife. If you dont see horns from this spot you aint looking. The roof, room, and seating for two is just a bonus. Its the best spot on the place by far, but i spend my time in the climber.
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#2010047 - 07/28/10 03:57 PM
Re: Comfort vs Success........??
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Bottom Hunter
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Comfort VS success?... Sorry I just don't relate the "EITHER...OR.." of the way the topic is presented BH....why does one have to negate the other?.... permanent stands (towers, shooting houses...what ever) are generally placed in areas of consistant deer sightings and movement...regardless of any specific animals in mind, seasonal or environmental influances...they are generally high %, convieniance stands for the most part...and while I could certainly take the opportunity of that, it is not my #1 preferred way to hunt... I agree with you that they do generally involve tracs of controlled land that are secured for extended lenghts of time.... I have seen many many permanent 2x4s nailed to trees in gaps and funnels too..which is about the same thing without the ammenities I reckon....these also are long term, high %, convieniance set ups... would I move one to another place??...maybe, but I would probably just build another one in a differant place if thats what I wanted....
Maybe it's me, but sometimes I think that some don't read or understand the questions before answering...lol.
as i said, success CAN come from box or permanent blinds. My question was ....if you knew or at least thought that you could have MORE SUCCESS hunting from another type of stand out in the weather, would you do that or simply stay put in your protected blind.....
would you rather be comfortable, enjoy the hunt and go home empty handed OR would you take the risk of being out in the elements and increase your odds of success...?
understand?
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