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Building A Duck Blind
Definition:
A hunting blind is a cover device for hunters, designed to reduce the chance
of detection – Wikipedia.
Before you start to build your duck blind
1. Prepare your duck blind at home and later re-assemble it at the hunting location.
Re-assembly should then require only a cordless drill, galvanized screws and
a hammer.
2. Use pressure treated wood if possible (It last longer).
*Note I have not identified width or length dimension (Only heights) as you
can make it any size depending on the hunting party inside your duck blind.
Build the subfloor (Pictures are NOT to scale)
1. Build a basic sub-floor with 2x6s. Remember to space the joists 16 inches
on center.
2. Now screw (galvanized screws) a 5/8-inch plywood on top of the sub-floor,
this now becomes the floor of the duck blind. You should first pre cut the 4x4 holes
in each corner of the plywood to accommodate the 4x4 posts that will be install,
see below.
3. Install the 4x4 post. The two front posts should be around 48inches in length,
while the two in back should be 53" (This will utilize your 8' 4x4 for
the front post and your 10' 4x4 for the back and note almost 6" will be
ate up by the thickness of the floor). Cut the back posts (at the top ends)
with a 25-degree angle backwards to set the angle for the sloping roof.
4. Now start framing the structure of the duck blind using 2x4s. Start by placing
a 2x4 from the top of the front post (Which is 42" tall) to the left-rear
post, ensure the outside edge of the 2x4 is even with the outside of the 4x4
and continue around the duck blind ensuring each 2x4 is level. Leave one side open
as we need to place a door after or next step.
Now place 2 - 2x4s ( The 2 front roof supports) on the left and right side
between the front and rear 4x4 on the inside of the framing 2x4. Pre cut the
tops to a 25degree angle the same as the rear. Joint both front roof supports
with a 2x4 across the top. Adjust the 2 front roof supports back and forth until
the angles line up with the rear 4x4s.
Now on the side you left open install a 2x4 between the front roof support
and the rear 4x4.
5. Now cover the duck blind with plywood. Cover the front and sides with plywood. For
the rear, apply plywood all the way to the top of the 4x4. Last but not least
apply plywood to the roof.
6. Paint with Hunter's Specialties H.S. Permanent Camo Paint as It really soaks in the duck blind and comes in various colors. You can use different colors (olive drab, brown, etc.) to help the duck blind match
the surroundings.
7. Cover with Camouflage Netting, leaving an opening to shoot through.
* Learn how to build a portable duck blind that will last forever. Click HERE.
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