A hunting blind is a construction that camouflages the hunter and allows the animal to come into view and, eventually, within range for a clear shot. Hunting blinds take many forms, and some are permanent while others are portable.

Rubber Flooring Rolls is an economical choice if you need to cover a large area in a hunting blind or shack. It can be placed directly on any hard and flat surface. Rubber flooring is slip-resistant and very durable. Rubber also helps to reduce noise which is why it is commonly used in fitness centers.

When there is no tree in the exact spot to be a good treestand set, I elect to use a ground blind instead. When using a ground blind, hunters can place it where the deer sign is prominent. Better blind placement will provide more shot opportunities when deer travel through the area, especially when bowhunting.

Deer and other animals need time to get used to it, so set it up well before the season begins - three to six weeks should be ample time. BONUS PRO TIP - Before you can set up early, you'll need to do some research and scouting. You probably won't find a trophy buck in an open field or meadow.

To build a sturdy, weather-resistant deer blind we recommend using pressure treated dimensional lumber. Southern Pine is a cost-effective option to build the frame and rafters for your deer blind. Plywood is a convenient option for the floor and exterior walls of your deer blind.

Best Hunting Blinds

• Best Overall: Primos Hunting Double Bull SurroundView Double Wide Ground Blind.
• Best Value: Primal Treestands Wraith 270 Deluxe Blind.
• Best Large: Barronett Blinds Ox 5 5-Sided Hunting Blind.
• Best For a Group: Thunderbay Bunkhouse.
• Best for Cold Weather: Ameristep Pro Series Thermal Hub Blind.

The most popular blind option for in-season placement are pop-up, hub-style blinds. Unlike a hay bale blind, deer absolutely do notice them.

You MUST set up your ground blind well in advance of the season, and you must brush it in. Deer are familiar with everything in their environment, and anything new or out of place will give them cause for suspicion until they get used to it.

black Wear Dark Clothes Most quality blinds are designed with a dark or black interior. It is important to match this interior which, in most cases, means wearing dark camouflage or all black. Before running off to the store to find brand new black hunting clothes, check your current camouflage jackets and gear.

In most whitetail habitats, however, camo patterns with darker browns, greens and blacks blend better. Deer vision isn't all about color, of course.

Finally, a rubberized floor makes Ambush Hunting Blinds the most durable and quietest blinds on the market. Ambush Hunting Blinds also have a superior design for the windows, using silent window hinges and real glass.

Blackout Roller Shades or Blackout Honeycomb Shades are ideal for blocking 100% of light from entering the room and they also help block some noise from the outside. Blackout blinds do not allow light to filter through so they're ideal for bedrooms.

While a box blind can contain most of your scent, there's still always a chance that some human odor will drift downwind. To mitigate this risk, practice your normal scent control regiment just as if you were hunting from a tree stand.