There was a time when some hunters seemed to frown on the use of portable ground blinds for deer hunting. “Ground blinds are for kids and handicap hunters,” they’d say. But smart hunters have learned that a strategically placed ground blind can be a huge advantage for deer hunters in the late season.
Quality blinds offer the ultimate in concealment and comfort to help you ride out the long hours in the deer woods. Which ones work the best? Here’s a look at the best blinds for late season deer hunting.
Muddy Prevue 2
The Muddy Prevue 2 is a great option when you’re looking for a super light portable ground blind option that sets up fast and easy. It’s pretty much half the weight of other ground blinds on the market, offering great concealment for 1 or 2 people. The blind features one-way see-through mesh and a blacked out interior to help you hide in the shadows. It comes with a carry bag with backpack straps for an easy tote to the woods.
Dimensions – Footprint 53″ x 53″, Shooting Width 67″x67″
Weight – 12.3 lbs
Price – $229
Double Bull SurroundView Max
The Double Bull line of blinds have long been known as the best of the best in ground blinds for deer and turkey hunting. The Primos crew were the first to bring the blind without a blind spot in their lineup of blinds with one-way-see-through technology. They offer visibility like never before. And their built-in visor adds even greater visibility when the sun is at its lowest point, at first or last light.
Dimension – Hub to Hub 70”, Height 70”, Floor Space 60”x 60”
Price $499
Rig'em Right Hydeout
One of the newest players in the ground blind game is Rig’em Right. Their Hydeout line of ground blinds has several options with their standard and XL versions. Unlike other blinds on the market that feature a blacked out interior, the Hydeout features a camo interior that the company says allows you to blend in while wearing your camo. It has a silent entry system and one-way mesh windows with 360-degree views for the ultimate in visibility.
Dimensions: 55”W x 55”W x 65”H
Weight – 19 lbs.
Price – $429
Ameristep Brickhouse
Ameristep has been around for a long time, offering hunters a fast and easy ground blind option. Ameristep blinds were the first blind countless hunters ever owned, providing an excellent hide in the late season when the winter weather sets in. Their Brickhouse blind features shoot-through mesh windows, Durashell Plus fabric shell, a spider hub frame, and brush loops on the exterior to help you blend in.
Dimensions – 59″ x 59″ x 67″
Price – $139.99
Primos Full Frontal
Primos took a lot of the great features found in their premium line of ground blinds and built them into a blind that’s lighter on your back, and your wallet as well. The Primos See-Through Full Frontal Blind allows you to see more, yet stay warm, covered and concealed at a more budget-friendly price point. You’ll find a one-way see-through mesh view, huge interior, and a fully adjustable window system.
Dimensions – Floor Space 58” X 58”, Hub to Hub 75” X 75″, and 67” Height
Weight 17 lbs.
Price – $229.99
Rhino 600
The R600 blind from Rhino offers one of the roomier blind options on the market when you’re hunting with several of your budidies or the whole family. The blind wears the popular Mossy Oak Break Up Country camo pattern. It’s built to take a beating and still hold up, season after season, thanks to its 600 Denier fabric. The blind sets up fast and easy once you get the hang of it, allowing you to be set up and out of the weather in less than a minute.
Dimensions – Hub to Hub 77″, Height 71″, Floor Space 60″ x 60″
Weight 26 lbs.
Price – $246
Barronett FourSight
If you’re looking for the biggest blind in the woods, check out the FourSight from Barronett. These blinds were built for the big man that won’t settle for small, flimsy ground blinds. This thing is built tough and has all the room you could ever need for the whole crew to hang out and stay comfortable in the nastiest weather conditions. You’ll find 1-Way Fabric system for an unrestricted view from the inside, while staying concealed from critters on the outside.
Dimensions – Height 75″, Shooting Width 88″ x 88″
Weight 30 lbs.
Price – $399
TideWe Classic Hunting Blind
Another new player in the ground blind market is TideWe. You may be familiar with their boots and waders, but now they’re offering ground blinds, too. Their Classic Hunting Blind offers ample visibility with 3 full-panel see-through windows and a silent-slide window system that’s easy to open and adjust for maximum visibility and shootability. It’ll easily accommodate you and several buddies with its spacious design and roomy interior to keep you cozy and comfortable in the late season.
Dimensions – 58″ x 58″ x 66″
Price – $119
The late season can be the best time of the year to punch your deer tag if you can handle the weather at this point of the season. A ground blind offers the perfect option to keep you in the game, despite the harsh elements that often come with late season hunting.
The blind gets you out of the wind and weather, keeps you concealed, holds heat, and helps you stay focused on the task at hand. Give the ground blind a try this season for the ultimate in comfort and concealment.
