Hay bale blind build
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From: Dmac
24-Apr-18
Wanted to share my Hay Bale Blind Build - looking forward to seeing how it does !
From: Dmac
24-Apr-18
Will have to download Picts from computer looks like
From: Dmac
24-Apr-18
Will be adding plastic and curlex later this week .
From: Ben
24-Apr-18
Darin, Looks good! Please show us all the pics. clear thru completion and if you don't mind how much you have in it when complete.
From: Dmac
24-Apr-18
A lot of the material was from work. I gathered up pallets , scrap wood and 2x4’s . Had some OSB at home .bought 2-cattle panels from Tractor supply along with the screws and hardware . It will be heavy when I’m done but I plan on pulling it off trailer and leaving it in one spot . I should have less than 120.00 when finished .
From: MDW
25-Apr-18
I haven't looked at it, but the widow I'm helping says she has all the parts for a hay bale blind, just needs put together. Any interest near Fredonia, KS?
From: Thornton
25-Apr-18
I've been meaning to make one for several years now. Don't forget the plastic wrap under the burlap to make it waterproof. Probably would help With scent control as well
From: Dmac
25-Apr-18
That’s correct I have a roll of black 5 ml plastic and have access to several rolls of curlex. Will either complete the blind and haul in an enclosed trailer or wrap it real good with tarp to keep the erosion matting from blowing off . Will begin painting and finishing inside tomorrow
From: Dmac
26-Apr-18
Did a little painting and got my windows built today
From: Slate
25-May-18
Pretty cool blind.
From: Dmac
30-May-18
Thanks going to wrap it up this week . Put some finishing touches on the inside .
From: Dmac
30-May-18
Have really enjoyed building this blind . Did a image transfer picture on one of the boards inside . Picture was taken in Missouri a few years back . I convinced the wife that it would be fun to go there . The hard part was the 13 hour drive and -10 degree weather ! Got to love it
From: Dmac
31-May-18
Got the curled stapled on today
From: Dmac
01-Jun-18
Blind is complete !
From: Dmac
01-Jun-18
Windows closed
From: Dmac
01-Jun-18
Inside of the Booner Box ! Lol
From: t-roy
03-Jun-18
Looks great Darin! I’m curious if there is a reason why you have an overhang on the ends of the blind instead of them being flush? Easier to build that way? More weather proof over the door?
I like “the booner box” name! We have one the my wife calls “the rut hut”. I’m not allowed to share pics though ;-)
From: Slate
03-Jun-18
Turned out nice
From: Dmac
05-Jun-18
Thanks , the overhang was to help in providing a little protection from the rain , plus I didn’t want to cut the cattle panels . The blind was also build to fit onto my small utility trailer . I still have to cover the ends with curlex . Will wrap it up with plastic and then tarp it for the 4 hr drive to lease . I hope the curlex stays! If not I have another roll , but I would like to just unwrap and unload it .
From: Dmac
08-Jun-18
Wrapped up and ready for Drive up north !
From: Paul@thefort
16-Jun-18
Fun project for sure. Paul
From: Habitat for Wildlife
16-Jun-18
Looks great! GL.
From: Dmac
17-Jun-18
Thank you , a little heavier than I expected but I don’t plan on moving it . Just going to drag it off trailer .
From: turkulese
18-Jul-18
Looks great...looks like you took your time. I just built one this past winter and have been repairing/improving a 10 year old hay bale blind this past week. I’ll be curious if you like having the wooden floor, both of mine are open on the bottom.
Curious, where did you get your curlex? What type is it?
From: Dmac
19-Jul-18
Thanks, I went with wooden floor with carpet . I wanted it to be sturdy and stable. It will be a permanent set up . My wife is a bit squimish about bugs,ticks, and spiders ! I tried to make it as comfortable and appealing as I could . I even have her a portable potty ! Nothing worse than to hear those 3 words I GOTTA PEE !
