There is not doubt that deer blinds have been evolving throughout generations of hunters. Most hunting enthusiast know that a deer blind is an overall effective and practical way to conceal themselves from game animals in to get that “perfect shot.” In the past deer blinds have consisted of a box or “tent” with a generic print of camouflage that may or may not blend in to the surroundings. Now, Boedeker Plastics has gone a step ahead and created the new Predator IV deer blind. It’s not just any deer blind, but one that is covered in mirrors. The idea, in theory, is pure genius. The blind consists of four Plexiglass sides with mirror backing plus a flat wooden roof. Boedeker claims the blind weighs about 100 pounds and will cost around 1,000 dollars. The mirrored siding reflects the surroundings to create the perfect pattern of camouflage so that the blind becomes invisible. There are some skeptics who doubt the effectiveness of this new stand. What if the sun shines off the mirrors and scares away deer? What if a rutting buck spots himself in the mirror and charges the stand? Would a passing doe or hog see their reflection and run away? How practical is spending $1,000 on a stand that isn’t considered portable? The company addresses each one of these questions. The company has created the stand so that the mirrors are at the perfect angle to eliminate any reflecting sunlight that could spook game animals. The main concern is the animal getting close enough to spook itself. Boedeker claims that that will not happen. The stand will only reflect objects closer than six feet to the blind.Having said that, if the blind is “invisible” a deer could get pretty close. Pictures on the Boedeker Plastics website show deer less than 4 feet away, and they seem unconcerned with the stand and their reflection. The blind is a fairly new concept and has not been widely distributed, so not many hunters have had experience hunting in the blind during the rut or close to deer and hogs. Spending $1,000 to $1,500 on a blind that no one has ever really used might seem a little risky however there are other mirror products on the market that can be tried before purchasing this blind. GhostBlind Mirror Panels are being used more and more by hunters around the world. These panels are light, portable and made of shatterproof material. The panels use the same technology as the blind, but weigh a lot less (only about 12-25 pounds, depending on the model) and are a lot easier on the wallet. They include a place to shoot, sit and look through without ever being revealed to your game. If the idea of a mirrored deer stand sounds good, but the price doesn’t, I suggest trying out the GhostBlind mirror panels first. They can be used to test the effectiveness of this new mirror technology without breaking the bank. To order a set of mirror panels for about $200 dollars or to see pictures visit www.ghostblind.com. The Predator IV can be found at www.turkeyhuntingblinds.com. Although these mirror products are not widely used yet, be sure to see them in the near future at local hunting supply stores such as Bobs Pawn Shop, Tolar Feed and Tyco Feed. This is new wave in hunting and that’s Waldrep’s Word on it.
Above is a picture of Boedecker Plastic's Predator IV, the less portable/more expensive version of the GhostBlind Panels. If the panels work as good as I think they will, I would love to have a few of these stands for my more permanent hunting spots later on.http://www.turkeyhuntingblinds.com/ <>
How did you like the article? Do you think that this new mirror technology will become popular in the future, or is just another crazy idea? What are your concerns about using this brand new stand? Let me know what you think!
I would like 10% commission! Send to my PayPal asap. HAHA. Great job, Em. Be sure to Proof your writing. Hint, go from bottom to top backwards looking for errors. Much love. Jessica
ReplyDeleteThanks Jessica! I didn't edit this myself for the paper, but I should have for the blog =) Oops!
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