HUNTING FROM A BLIND WITH YOUR ATV/UTV

HUNTING FROM A BLIND WITH YOUR ATV/UTV

By the staff of Dirt Wheels

Hunting with an ATV or your UTV opens a whole new world of options for blinds—from the more typical pack-in-on-your-back options to custom-designed tow-in-and-out blinds and a few in between. This list is separated into blinds that are designed to be transported by an ATV or UTV, or otherwise set up around or on top of your rig for hunting. If budget is a concern, using more traditional “pack-in” blinds from your vehicle is just as valid of an option, as long as care is taken to hide your vehicle away from the blind. 

ATV/UTV PORTABLE BLINDS REDNECK BLINDS SOFT-SIDE 360 BURLAP DELUXE 6X6 GROUND BLIND

This blind from Redneck Blinds offers a wide variety of configurations for your needs, from just a setup blind to mobile options on sled rails or trailer. Options for a 5-foot raised platform are available as well. This blind itself offers a spacious interior capable of comfortably fitting three adults for hunting with either a gun, bow or crossbow. The burlap surface of the blind has cords to affix extra foliage for camouflage as well, ensuring that you can blend in. 

MSRP: $1769.99

Contact: www.redneckblinds.com

BANKS OUTDOORS STUMP 2 ICE PHANTOM

The Stump 2 Ice Phantom is technically an ice-fishing shelter that doubles as a hunting blind, but its high-end construction and towable design make it a luxurious option for those who can make use of a sled-towed design. With rigid walls that have provisions for mounting heating, as well as a wooden floor, this blind has everything you need to be quite comfortable, even in cold weather. Visibility and shooting out of the blind are granted by tinted windows that can be opened and closed on all four corners, making it simple to stay concealed inside the Phantom.  Weighing in at 315 pounds, it’s certainly a more permanent option as far as these portable blinds go, but the features offered make it an enticing choice to fit most hunting and ice fishing needs.. 

MSRP: $2899

Contact: www.banksoutdoors.com

FORE RUNNER BLINDS

The Fore Runner blind is a no-nonsense, towable, lightweight blind for your next hunting adventure. Weighing in at 160 pounds, this blind is light enough to be rolled by hand for small adjustments and includes a 2-inch receiver for towing with your ATV or UTV for the long haul to set up. This blind is also big enough to accommodate up to four hunters and features very large windows for hunting. Setup and teardown are as simple as raising or lowering the wheels mounted to the aluminum frame and hitching it to your vehicle. 

MSRP: $1199

Contact: www.forerunnerblinds.com

NUKEM GRAB & GO HUNTING BLINDS

These small, relatively basic blinds are a great option if you are hunting on your own and don’t have a need for anything more than a camouflaged one-pole blind. Available in a wide variety of camo patterns, and with a small packed size and stake-free design, setup and teardown are simple. While you might be missing out on see-through fabric or silent open windows, the lack of features might be acceptable for those willing to make the trade-off. And, weighing in at 3.5 pounds, your back is surely going to think it was a worthy trade-off. 

MSRP: Starting at $109.99

Contact: www.nukemhunting.com

BITTER CREEK BLINDS

Bitter Creek offers two varieties of trailer blinds for different applications—from a conventional deer trailer or an elevated trailer. These trailer blinds are perfect to set up, then quickly stash your ATV/UTV out of sight before walking back to the spot. Elevated blinds are made to be compatible with an already existing trailer with 3-foot legs for elevation. Featuring an all-aluminum construction, as well as a 2-inch coupler for towing, each blind can also be tailored to fit your specific needs on order with a host of options.

MSRP: See local dealer

Contact: www.bittercreekblinds.com

TIDEWE 270 DEGREE HUNTING BLIND

This 270-degree blind from Tidewe offers three full sides of see-through mesh, with silent opening/closing windows for shooting. Interior space is enough to accommodate two to three hunters, or three to four depending on the chosen size. Setup is quick owing to a pop-up-and-down design, and the exterior of the blind is camouflaged for extra stealth in the field. Overall weight for the two- to three-person blind is 13 pounds with a weight of 19 pounds for the three- to four-person model.

MSRP: Starting at $129.99

Contact: www.tidewe.com

BARRONETT BLINDS HI-FIVE

The Hi-Five from Barronett Blinds offers an extra height option featuring full coverage of directional, see-through material for hunting. The extra height with a five-sided design offers more interior space than similar models in the size range, with 76 inches of headroom inside the blind. Tipping the scales at 36 pounds, this is a slightly heavier option, but for those who desire more room inside the blind, as well as full visibility and can live with the added weight, this is a solid option.

MSRP: $349.99

Contact: www.barronettblinds.com

PORTABLE BLINDS PRIMOS HUNTING DOUBLE BULL RAISED HUNTING GROUND BLIND

The Double Bull Raised Ground Blind from Primos Hunting is specifically designed to be more accessible for bow hunting, as well as offers more ways to film your hunts with large windows for visibility and shooting, providing 300 degrees of visibility from inside the blind. The bag for the blind itself can also convert into a chair for use when hunting, as well as providing an easy way to store and transport your blind and stakes. With an overall weight of 29 pounds, this blind offers great features for those wanting to go bow hunting and record the adventure while still being portable from your ATV/UTV.

MSRP: $599.99

Contact: www.primos.com