A ground blind keeps you warm and dry.

With the growing popularity of ground blinds, hunters now have more options for bagging their prey. Although some hunters claim that hunting from an elevated stand is far superior to hunting from the ground, there are plenty of hunters who have found that keeping their feet on the ground and their head protected from the rain is much more comfortable and just as successful as tree stand hunting.

The key to successful ground blind hunting is staying hidden. Since you’re right on eye level with your game, you need to make the extra effort to camouflage your blind and set it up in a place where the animals are less likely to approach the blind head on. Use dead branches and brush to camouflage the top and sides of the blind.

One of the benefits of ground blind hunting is that you stay warmer in cold weather and get protection from the wind, rain, snow, and other elements. While most tree stand hunters pack up when the rain moves in, you can stay warm and dry in your hunting blind in almost any weather.

Because of the size and concealment that a ground blind offers, you can pack in more stuff, video the hunt from inside the blind, and bring along a friend or family member. Being able to move around inside the tent without giving yourself away makes it easier to wait and allows you to bring along fidgety children.

When you or someone you know has a close call with a tree stand accident, you might think twice about climbing into a tree again. A ground blind lets you stay safe while you hunt. It also makes it possible for disabled hunters to stay hidden and lets older hunters continue to hunt well into their later years.

"If you are not in the mood for dragging your tree climber all the time, this is a super alternative, especially in the cold and wind!" - Rich

“Great pop up blind! Setup in less than a minute! Closing it up is fast and simple, plus the backpack provides storage and portability! Spacious inside and will allow two hunters ample room for seating, cameras and gear when bow hunting as well as rifle hunting.”
- P. Hager

“It’s your standard pop up blind for a good price! If you’re 5ft. 7in. or shorter, you should be comfortably able to hang out inside. Anyone taller than that may want to get a bigger pop up. It comes with a carry bag, 2 ext. poles, 8 stakes, and 4 tie downs! I find that the camo pattern could be used in a variety of terrain. It blends in well amongst the green cedar trees and mesquite scrub.”
- O. Gonzalez

“I bought it and gave it as a gift to my brother. He loved it. Easy up and easy down!”
- Amy B.

“What a great, easy-to-set-up blind for hunting any type of game you want to stay concealed for. I dropped a 12-point, 160-pound deer from about 25 yards with a bow from this blind 2 days ago. It was roomy and comfortable and blended in.

Little problem in getting it back in its bag; it’s tricky, but can be done easily with 2 people. It is light and packable into the woods. If you are not in the mood for dragging your tree climber all the time, this is a super alternative, especially in the cold and wind!

Happy hunting!”
- Rich U.

“Delivery was quick. Setup was easy. Just had 2 inches of rain plus high winds and all was dry inside and found it as I left it before the storm came. The price was right, even cheaper than most stores. Gave it four stars because of the hassle of taking it down. Had a little buddy heater in it when it was 24 degrees outside and stayed warm. I would recommend this to a friend. Enough room for my daughter and I with the right kind of chairs.”
- Alan Caines

“This is a great blind. I ordered this blind just before the black powder hunt in Oklahoma. I received the blind and the webbing where the poles went to hold up the roof, were miss sewn. I made contact with KillZone, who sold me the blind, and informed Rod L. of my misfortune. With his help, and only one week until my hunt started, I was able to get my replacement. I was unable to set the blind up to let it air out for the two days; however, I did have it in time to make my hunt. I have to commend KillZone for 3-day shipping me the blind and making all of that work. If you buy this blind, you will love the camo pattern, ease of setup, and the ability to pack it in its backpack style case.”
- G. Gandy

“The hunting blind I ordered arrived promptly. Terrific rig: easy to set up, easy to collapse. I am very satisfied with the purchase.”
- Paul

Set up your ground blind before the hunt to allow deer to get used to it.

Thanks to The Hunting Channel Online for these tips on hunting from a ground blind!

Before the Hunt

Get the ground blind out as early in the season as you can. If you hunt on private land, ask permission to set up the blind a few weeks before your first hunt. Brush it in as best you can. Once the deer get used to your blind, they won’t suspect a thing when you get into position on the morning of the hunt.

Placement

Set up your blind off to the side. This increases your chance of a broadside shot and keeps deer from looking directly into your blind as they come down the trail.

Camouflage

Don’t expect the camouflage pattern on your ground blind to do all the work. You need to break up the outline of the blind with natural brush, deadfall, and other vegetation. The more your hunting blind blends in with the setting, the less likely you will get busted sitting in the blind.

Windows

Don’t get caught with a silhouette by letting too much light into the blind. The black interior of the blind is designed to swallow your shadow, but if you open both the front and back windows of the blind, you leave yourself wide open for a bust. Always keep a dark backdrop behind you.

Scent

Cover your scent. Synthetic odors from the blind fabric are a dead giveaway. Make sure you air out the blind before you set it up in the woods. Hardcore hunters also mud up their blinds for a natural smell that covers up the factory smell of plastic.

"My favorite part about the blind is that the windows are not Velcro." - Josh

Thanks to HuntingLife.com for this review of the KillZone 360 Ground Blind, written by Josh Morrissey. HuntingLife is your online source for hunting news, reviews, podcasts, resources, and outfitter directories. Find out more at HuntingLife.com.

KillZone Outfitter’s Hub Style Blind Review

By Josh Morrissey

“This past summer I decided to buy another blind. I knew I wanted a hub style blind that fit into my budget as a college student. I did a lot of research, looking on Ebay, Cabela’s, and anywhere in general.

I ran across some blinds by KillZone Outfitter’s that looked very nice and were surprisingly inexpensive. I looked into them more and looked at reviews on them and decided that I was going to try one out. I got it in the mail and couldn’t be happier! It is set up right now for deer hunting and it looks great. The material is very water resistant and durable and there is plenty of room for a hunter and a cameraman. It comes with shoot-through mesh windows and stakes to stake it down.

My favorite part about the blind is that the windows are not Velcro, but instead very similar to the Double Bull blinds where the windows just slide down and are held up by the support rods of the blind. These types of windows make it easy to open up and close without making hardly any noise!

I would highly recommend this blind to anyone who is looking at buying a blind. No matter what weather you are hunting in and no matter what game you are chasing, for $119.99 you can’t go wrong with the KillZone Outfitter’s Hub Style blind! For more information on this blind and other KillZone Outfitter merchandise, check out www.killzonehunting.com.”

Thanks, Josh, and happy hunting!

Gobbler taken from the KillZone 2 Man Chair Blind

Nationally known hunter Mike Roux published a recent article in a local Missouri newspaper detailing his turkey hunt using a KillZone 2-man chair blind. Missouri is known for its excellent turkey hunting, although the birds are tough to bring down. Roux set his sights on a property in NE Missouri, where he had hunted before as a guide and hunter.

Roux said, “I had the toms pretty well patterned and was confident I could get with one. Especially since I had a great KILLZONE 2-Chair Blind set in just the right spot. This blind is perfect for the turkey hunter because it is compact yet roomy and easy to move if you need to.”

The morning was near-perfect for hunting, with a temperature around 40 degrees and a not-yet-turned-under alfalfa field where Roux pitched his blind and placed his decoys. After a few unsuccessful attempts to call in a few toms, Roux made an executive decision: “I had to move. I packed up my KILLZONE blind, which took all of 60 seconds, grabbed my decoys and headed to the southwest corner of the field. I had called in a huge gobbler there back in the youth season. This bird was not killed and not even shot at, so I knew this was a good spot. I was set up and was calling within minutes.”

The result was immediate success. A tom gobbled within minutes to validate the move. “My blind was set perfectly and my decoys were exactly where they needed to be,” Roux said. The tom gobbled again a few minutes later, and then two toms strutted out into the open, crossed the field, and began to engage the decoys. Within minutes, Roux bagged a 25-pound longbeard.

For more information on the KillZone 2-Man Chair Blind, see our product page and reviews.

This KillZone customer strategically placed his blind to blend in with the surrounding landscape.

Want to keep both feet on the ground for your next hunt? Whether you’ve had a close call with a tree stand or you just don’t like hunting 8 feet up, a pop up ground blind can give you the advantage you need to stay concealed while you hunt from the ground. Here are some tips on how to hunt successfully from a ground blind.

Placement

The best way to hide your ground blind is to place it in front of a backdrop that is taller and wider than the blind—for example, a clump of trees or thick, tall brush. The stark outline of a hunting blind highlighted against the sky is a dead giveaway. Try to break up the outline by blending it in with the landscape and by filling the brush loops with natural vegetation.

If you are hunting on private land, get permission to set up the blind early. Setting up your blind at least two weeks early allows deer and other game to get used to the blind. By the time you are ready to hunt, they’ll be comfortable with the ground blind and unsuspecting of your presence.

Camouflage

If your ground blind is brand new, let it air out before your first hunt. Get the factory smell out of it, and let it naturalize. For more effective camouflage, try mudding up the blind to dull any shine and make it blend in better with the landscape.

Visibility

Camouflage mesh lets you see out without letting game see you. It also prevents the “black hole” effect that happens when the window is wide open. A gaping black void in the midst of brush and trees can spook your game. When the sun is low on the horizon and shining directly on your blind, it can be difficult to see out through the mesh. For a clearer view, let down a corner of the mesh for a peek hole.

Practice

Practice setting up your ground blind before opening day. You don’t want your first time setting up the blind to be in the dark. Practice taking the blind down, as well. If you stay out past sunset, you’ll be glad you did. Fumbling around with a ground blind in the dark is hard enough without having to read the instructions at the same time.

"I looked at Ameristep and a few other brands and I am quite happy with this instead at a much better price." - John H.

The KillZone 2 Person Chair Blind gives you double the room of the single chair blind with all the convenience of a hunting blind and chair in one. It’s lightweight, easy to carry, and sets up fast. But you don’t have to take our word for it! See what our customers have to say:

KillZone Double Chair Blind Reviews

“Easy to set up – quick to break down and great price…did tear at two spots but more my fault about where I set up and the limbs puncturing the fabric…great sight lines and a comfortable hunting blind.”
- John R.

“Great product and awesome buying experience. Product is as perfectly advertised and of high quality. I looked at Ameristep and a few other brands and I am quite happy with this instead at a much better price.”
- John H.

“I was debating whether to buy this one or the single person chair. I have two boys who I am starting to take hunting when it’s not too cold or they have to get up too early. (Their conditions!) Anyway I was afraid the two person would be too heavy to carry along with my backpack and gun when I was by myself. I used it for the first time Thanksgiving week and was very impressed. I carried it along with my other gear with no problem. The only thing that I didn’t like was the backpack style straps are too far apart to sit on your shoulders. This wasn’t much problem though as I already had on a backpack. I just slung one strap over my shoulder and it carried very well like a duffel bag. My brother in-law has the single seat model and after seeing the roominess of mine wishes he had purchased the two man also. As far as concealment, I had a deer walk down the trail within twenty feet of me until I made a noise and spooked it. Arrgh! Overall I think it is a great value for the money!!”
- “Desprtsman”

“They shipped to me twice; the first time I did not receive the item (lost or stolen mail) but I made them aware of it and they shipped me another ASAP. I love the blind…high quality…going to work out great for Kentucky spring turkey season. Gobble gobble.”
- Jason E.

The Body Block Ground Blind is extremely portable.

Want concealment without lugging a full ground blind into the woods? A 3-sided panel blind may be just the answer. A panel blind is one of the most portable blinds available. At only 10″ x 1″, it’s small enough to fit in the pocket of your turkey vest for hands-free carrying.

What can you use a panel ground blind for?

You can use a panel blind for almost any type of big game or small game hunting. Turkey hunting is one of the more popular uses for a panel blind, but is can also be used for deer hunting and other game.

How can I make it more comfortable?

One of the trade-offs for extreme portability is a loss of comfort and concealment. Since the blind is low to the ground, you will need to sit on the ground rather than on a hunting chair. Bring along a padded stadium chair or foam cushion for softer seating. Most hunters lean up against a tree trunk for a backrest. The tree trunk also provides concealment on a fourth side.

How do I set up the ground blind?

Carefully remove the ground blind from the bag. Hold one of the three rings and let the other two pop open and unfold. Stake the blind down to stabilize it in windy conditions. To fold the blind, remove the stakes and fold the panels over each other until you have one panel circle. Overlap the rings to form a single set of rings. Then twist the panel in a figure eight until it makes a smaller 3-ring panel. Pack the folded disc into the carrying bag, and you’re ready to go!

The Body Block ground blind is ultra lightweight
and extremely portable.

A new quick-setup ground blind is available from KillZone Hunting for solo hunters on the move. The three-panel Body Block ground blind sets up in seconds and surrounds the hunter on three sides. Most hunters lean up against a tree for backrest support and for concealment on the fourth side.

This small blind keeps the hunter concealed from deer, turkeys, and other game in areas where a full ground blind is not practical (for example, areas with dense or low-lying brush). At 29 inches tall with a 78 inch spread length, this blind provides full coverage for most hunters in a seated or crouched position.

At just over one pound, the Body Block hunting blind is ultra lightweight for extreme portability. A carry pouch with belt loop keeps your hands free for carrying other gear.

The Body Block is available in two camouflage patterns: Autumn Wooded Oak and Zero-Detect Camo. Now only $24.99 with Free Shipping to the lower 48 states!

Pop up blinds have a smaller profile and a large entry door.

Which is better: pop up or hub style blinds? The choice depends on what you are looking for in a hunting blind. Both types of blinds have their pros and cons.

Setup

Both are easy to set up and take down. Taking down a pop up blind takes a little practice at first, but once you learn how to do it, you can get it packed up in no time. For a hub blind, simply pop the roof up, then all four sides. For a pop up blind, after you set up the blind, you will need to insert fiberglass rods into the pockets inside the tent. This will reinforce the blind.

Size

Hub blinds have a bigger footprint than pop up blinds. This can be a good thing and a bad thing. The good part is the extra room it gives you inside the blind—both elbow room and height. Bowhunters can draw without bumping the back wall, and gun hunters can move the gun without interference. The larger space means you can bring along your spouse and kids, and you won’t have to crouch over as much when you stand. The (possible) negative side of a larger blind is that it’s harder to camouflage in areas with low-lying or dense brush. Pop up blinds work better in areas where there is little room to set up a blind.

Hub style blinds have plenty of elbow room.

Door Style

Because of the hub design on a hub style blind, the door is smaller and in the corner of the blind. Pop up blinds have a full size door, which makes getting in and out with all of your gear a whole lot easier.

Durability

Hub blinds are the sturdiest type of portable blind, although neither hub blinds nor pop up blinds are designed to be exposed to the elements for more than a few days. Tree limbs, strong winds, heavy snow, and other elements can damage the blind.