Try A Pop-Up Blind

We are fortunate to have some fantastic deer hunting opportunities in Kansas, and the adrenalin rush of watching a deer walk into range can often hook a young hunter. However, hunting from a treestands with young hunters may not be practical or safe. Hunting from a ground blind is often effective during the firearm season, but it may require that youngsters hold still for long periods of time, depending on the blind and its placement. But there is a way. At special youth hunts, KDWPT staff discovered that pop-up blinds can be the perfect piece of equipment for youth/mentored hunts. Many commercial pop-up blinds are large enough to told two or even three hunters, they are light, easy to set up and can be moved if the wind direction changes or deer patterns shift. It's best to have a blind in place for several days before use, and large blinds may require some brushing-in to make them less conspicuous to deer. But there is no doubt that they are perfect for young hunters because they hide movement and even mask noise a youngster may make whispering questions or eating snacks. They can also keep youngsters warm on cold, windy days. Try a pop-up blind this season. And as the photo shows, a pop-up blind can be perfect for taking youngsters who aren't quite ready to hunt themselves, but will have a great time tagging along.