Ground blinds typically have a rod across the top inside the blind which is a great place to have hooks to keep equipment like bows or binoculars. Take welding rods or some other stiff wire and bend them about two inches from one end and five inches from the other to make an S hook. Wrap the hook in electrical wire for concealment and less noise and hang over the top rod. This is a cheap, easy way to make storage in a ground blind.
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Using a Lifeline or Safety Line
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Rifle Hunting From a Ground Blind
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How to Waterproof a Ground Blind
Before you set your ground blind up in the woods, you want to spray it with a waterproofing, silicone spray. You want to treat the blind before you set it up to let the treatment set and for the scent to air out. Spray the top and the seams really well to help repel water off of the blind.
