I got a buddy that is a big guy and I'm taking him to Kansas this year. The spot he is going to hunt doesn't have much for trees you can put a stout ladder stand in, but he needs to be up in the air. We took a tripod out there and that didn't work out to well during muzzle loader season. So I think we're going to build a wooden platform he can climb up into and either have a pop up blind on it or we'll put a prefab blind on it. Any pics or designs/plans would be appreciated. Also good platform size recommendations, or tips you learned that you'd apply to the next one you'd build. Thanks in advance.
BigDeer
I plan on using this same method. Here in Indiana all ground blinds have to be covered in Hunter Orange during any firearm's seasons. But, if they are more than 4 feet off the ground they do not have to have orange on them. I'm going to put my ******* Bale Blind at 4.5 feet and surround it with real round bales. Great idea...
Well it's wicked thick so we thought about using 2, 14' or 16' foot 4x4 posts and cutting them in half, so roughly 7-8 feet up.
Ended up building this. Cut a cedar limb to somewhat camo that corner which you can see from the road. Took the platform out there and installed the legs, built the ladder and anchored it down with two tposts, wire, and a ratchet strap. It is rock solid.
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