Why a 8x8 Hunting Blind may be the Best Size

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In this video Matt and Tony will share their insights about their 8x8 hunting blind. They will discuss size, window selection and cost of the build. They will share what they did right and a few things they would change. The blind is still a work in progress but they have already had a lot fun hunting from the blind this season. Come along for the fun!
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@THESPORTINGCAMP 11 ай бұрын

Great blind! An 8x8 with a back deck is the way to go.

@UncleBucks 2 жыл бұрын

Great size for 2 or 3 to enjoy their hunt together. Enjoyed the video. It's a beautiful blind! Good luck hunting deer & coyotes!

@outdoorztime2923 Жыл бұрын

Great job, guys! Hope y'all stay warm and safe and have some great hunting. You mentioned the windows being a tad too high. One of the KZfaq guys I've watched, Brett Moravitz, mentioned taking the wheels off the computer chairs and replacing them with big, rubber shop wheels. They are quitter and more heavy-duty.

@timbow50 Жыл бұрын

Yes sir, a 8x8 is awesome. I made two that size with 84” high ceilings so a hunter can stand and draw if they want. All the windows are 12” x 30” mounted vertical and swing open. The locks are little pieces of wood that slide silently to open the window. I made them in wall sections to be lifted up on 12’ high platforms separately and aligned and bolted together. The metal roof was a little challenging but slides on and bolts down. All the joints which were less than 1/4” max were then silicone sealed. 1x1x1/4” angle and 1x 1/4” flat strap. Added a small propane heater and I’m at home hunting. I’m 72 years old and hate damn cold weather with a passion.

@OutdoorswithAllen Жыл бұрын

Sounds like you have a nice setup. Hope you have a great hunting season and stay warm! If you get a chance send a photo of your set up

@chrissheathewoodguy Жыл бұрын

my first blind was a 6x8 8 ft high. then it was a 8x8 with a small deck with better stairs and 12 ft high. the last two are 12 x12 with a 4 ft deck covered. two bunks in each. the bottom bunks fold up. heat and solar. spray foam is easy. only need about a inch thick. one blind is 10 on the side of a ridge. and the other is 16 ft high . that one has a second platform at 8ft with shooting rails solid up to 32 inches. that one is were our range is. so it's a range blind as well. food plots on each side of the range with heavy clover and grass down the shooting range.

@OutdoorswithAllen Жыл бұрын

Sounds like the ultimate set-up!

@chrissheathewoodguy Жыл бұрын

@@OutdoorswithAllen many of nap times and over nights with the fan blowing. love watching nature. turkey heaven.

@frankbrowning328 7 ай бұрын

Those sound incredible!

@johnparker9139 Жыл бұрын

Great deer blind. Gave me some good ideas for one. Thanks for Sharing with us

@OutdoorswithAllen Жыл бұрын

Glad you found it useful! best of luck to you on your build. Be sure to come back and share a photo.

@joshuasutton4043 7 ай бұрын

One I use was built with cedar for legs has a door and all sides are open if you leave door open just got to wear two layers of cloths is all after thanksgiving here father in law built it years ago absolutely still standing replaced some boards for the stairs is all dropped many deers in that stand .

@bradbrockhaus633 Жыл бұрын

excellent video!!...My kind of guys

@michaelfrancis1715 8 ай бұрын

Nice blind guys!!!

@JimXultra Жыл бұрын

8x8 with a 4 ft porch is what I use. love it

@terrybrown2556 Жыл бұрын

Great video and what a blind, very nice, great ideas.

@OutdoorswithAllen Жыл бұрын

really glad you enjoyed the video. I hope to go back this year and hunt with Matt and Tony

@rebelyell9814 Жыл бұрын

Great video!!!!!

@DonathOutdoors 8 ай бұрын

A great looking blind. I'm trying to build a 2 story a similar size for hunting with my kids. My youngest has severe hyperactivity and so I plan to make it soundproof.

@OutdoorswithAllen 8 ай бұрын

Good luck with your build!

@dennisedick6622 Жыл бұрын

Do they have the plans they used for the deer blind. I would like to build pretty much a replica of what they have there.

@derekjp6043 11 ай бұрын

Sick intro song.

@bigpapigreg 2 жыл бұрын

My best friend and Brother is just now getting into hunting at a later age (we are both almost 50). I have been hunting my whole life and I'm helping/teaching him along the way. He wanted to build a deer blind...... asked me what size it should be. I told him, "It's like building a garage, soon as yer finished, yer gonna wish you built it bigger!!!" Heh!!!! Decided to go with an 8'X8' as well, gonna look a lot like y'alls (work in progress). That'll allow us to hunt together along with his Pop's or Nephew from time to time. What height would you suggest placing the windows, from the floor to the bottom of the window? I always struggle with that. Y'all got a great lookin blind there, thanks for sharing! Good luck!!! Greg from TEXAS!!!

@OutdoorswithAllen 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind comments Greg. I know you guys will have great fun. The height of the window depends a few things. The height of the hunter, the height of the blind and how far away from where you expect to harvest a deer. Generally speaking I would say 36 to 40 inches. Get the chair you will be hunting out of and do a mock set up using different heights and find the one most comfortable for you. You want to be able to sit without having to bend way down to sight through your scope. You also don’t want to have to half stand and shoot also. Good luck and I hope that helps. Don’t forget to send me a photo of your blind, would love to see what you come up with. God Bless and happy hunting!

@garygade8365 5 ай бұрын

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@rogerwilcox1627 Жыл бұрын

Where can I buy the muddy blind windows can I get contact information or website

@berniebernie4389 2 жыл бұрын

how can i get in touch with you guys to talk about the stairs building a 6 X 8 just over 12 feet high

@OutdoorswithAllen Жыл бұрын

sorry I missed this comment. if you are still interested I can pass your email to Matt who built this blind.

@flashtech6492 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Guys..!!! what State are you in...?

@OutdoorswithAllen 2 жыл бұрын

Virginia

@blakewilkerson9695 Жыл бұрын

I chew tobacco and deer walk right up under me lol 😂

@garrytalley8009 7 ай бұрын

There is a lot more bang for the buck building your own that's for sure. Your price of $2,000 out of pocket did not cover real cost because of all the free things donated to your project. Scent goes up and if you are high enough up scent in a tree stand or blind means nothing. Lots of hype on scent but unless you are in the real wild with few people scent doesn't matter at all. The best thing about building your own you get it like you want it. Often times the major builders of blinds just don't build them the way you want them. Even some of the best on the market turn out to not be as good as the price tag. I have a couple of big-name brand blinds that are not as good as they claimed, and they were quite expensive.

@OutdoorswithAllen 7 ай бұрын

I think you are spot on Garry! This was my friends blind but I plan to build one this coming summer. Hope you are having a great hunting season.

@islandprepper5194 11 ай бұрын

80% of the deer I've shot on my Texas ranch I have had a cigarette in my mouth. Maybe ten or twenty per-cent of the deer I have killed on my property in Oklahoma I have had a cigarette the deer in Oklahoma have busted me so many times when I have done my best for scent control. So what I have learned is South Texas deer don't care, northeastern Oklahoma dear can smell for a mile LOL