Disguising Your Deer Hunting BlindUsing a deer hunting blind can be helpful in many situations, as long as it is camouflaged well into the natural surroundings.
On this page, we have pictured 2 different hunting blinds, that we have set up for our own personal use, which should give you a good idea as to how to disguise one properly. Do not just set a blind up, on the edge of the woods, thinking that the backdrop of the woods is enough to conceal you. Set it up as early as possible, preferably a month before you plan to hunt, so the deer have time to get used to it. When choosing your spot, place it within shooting range of a known deer trail or hot spot. If there is a row of weeds, place your deer hunting blind up against them. When you go into it from the opposite side, you can use small pruners to snip out shooting lanes as needed. 
By leaving the rest of the naturally grown weeds in place, this will automatically make everything appear more natural and undisturbed. Gather branches, weeds, and brush and attach this to your blind. Most store bought blinds come with ties on the outside of them for this purpose, but you can also use cable ties, allowing you more freedom to brush it in. The heavier the coverage, the better. If you are building a permanent one, paint it in camouflage colors, along with using the surrounding vegetation. Clean out the inside area, making sure it is free of any leaves, twigs, or other noise producing foliage. Position your chair or stool so you are as far back in the blind as possible, and check ahead of time to make sure that when you aim your crossbow, it will not hit the side of the blind, causing noise and spooking the deer at that critical moment! When it is completely set up and ready, do not go back to it until the day of your hunt. Here are some good blinds for crossbow hunting:
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