Using blinds over Wallows

[ElkManDan]

  We have some wallows that get hit hard but I don't have a lot of luck when we sit back in the trees off of them,  I am thinking it may be because of the unsteady winds we end up spreading a lot of scent.  I'm thinking about using a blind to help cut down on the scent.  I'm hoping it can be a good early season tactic.


Has anyone had success hunting from a blind over Wallows?

 

[GoatT]

Never, but this will be my first year.  I have a stand that I want to put up over a wallow I came across at the end of this last season that showed lots of activity earlier in the fall.

 

[ghost]

Never a blind as they are to heavy, always a tree stand.

 

[ElkManDan]

I've used treestands for riverbottom deer hunting with success but I'm thinking if I do a blind I could have my daughter sit with me as well.  I had it with me at camp last year but didn't feel like packing it into where the wallows are.  Maybe making a natural blind would be better.

 

[mark390]

  Blinds that you can buy these days can be packed in. When brushed in off of wallows and game trails can be very productive. I use treestands and blinds, but have been using the ground blinds more because of comfort (lay down) and controlling your scent.

 

[Montana Wild]

I would prefer a blind over a treestand unless the winds are very consistent and usage is fairly predictable.  A blind is just more comfortable and your going to want to sit almost all day over the wallow.