Why Elevated and Enclosed Blinds Outperform Tree Stands Early Season

Ground blinds and elevated hunting blinds have some clear advantages over tree stands when it comes to hunting deer, especially during the early season. Enclosed blinds hide your movement, contain your scent and allow you to see clearly in all levels of daylight. Check out our tips, below, for why elevated and enclosed blinds outperform tree stands during early season hunts.

Movement

One of the main advantages of hunting from an enclosed blind is that the deer can’t see you. You’re completely concealed within the walls of the blind as opposed to being out in the open in a tree stand. You’ll still need to wear camo to remain incognito on your trip to the blind, but whereas you’d have to keep your movements to a minimum in the stand, you can move freely within the blind. You’ll be able to move your chair from one window to the other to take a shot at any angle without worrying that the deer will see you.

Lighting

The Phantom Windows on each of our blinds adjusts automatically to the outside lighting so that you’re concealed at all times. This not only helps conceal your movement and block you from the deer outside even through the windows, it allows you to see clearly in any amount of daylight. From early morning sun, to harsh afternoon rays, you’ll be able to see out of the windows with clarity as the panel adjusts. The material is designed to adapt and shade with any lighting, allowing you to hunt all day in any conditions.

Noise

Another huge advantage of an enclosed blind is that you can talk freely. When you’re in a stand, you have to keep your voice to a whisper and be very careful about how your voice is carrying. In a blind, you can talk to your hunting parter, making hunting a social event and allowing you to spend quality time with the person with you. Our Stump blinds have doors and windows that are tightly sealed and open silently. You’ll be able to leave the windows closed until you actively see a deer come into shooting range.

Accessibility

Using an elevated blind instead of a tree stand is also more accessible. Rather than having to climb up the tree with climbing sticks or other devices, you can use a set of stairs to enter the blind, making it more accessible to bowhunters that may not be able to climb the stands. You can use our Steel Tower System or you can elevate a stump blind on your own wooden system. Ground blinds are even more accessible, accommodating wheelchair users. Our Stump blinds are for all hunters. Everyone should be able to have access to the outdoors and a great hunt.

Our Stump blinds can give you a huge advantage this upcoming season by allowing you to connect with your hunting partner and stay concealed more efficiently, increasing the chance of creating memorable moments and harvesting a buck. Both of which make for an incredible hunting season. Get your blind ready for opening day on Sept. 19 and enjoy the successful season ahead.

Do you think elevated and ground blinds are better than tree stands during the early season? Why do you think that is? Share some of your success stories in the comments below?