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Andrew Davies · February 27th, 2009, 04:19 AM

I'm looking for a portable wildlife shooting hide. I have found suppliers for dome ones but was looking for one that was more square in shape.

What do people use and recommend?

Thanks

Andy

Mick Jenner · February 27th, 2009, 04:50 AM

Hi,

Have you tried Wildlife Watching Supplies - Wildlife photography, Nature photography, Photo blinds Although they only list dome hides I'm sure they are able to get the more square type ones

Mick

David Rice · February 27th, 2009, 05:58 AM

Get yourself a one person Camo Chair blind like this one at Cabela's.

I have one of these:Cabela's -- Ameristep Deluxe One-Man Chair Blind

Easy to carry
Weighs around ten pounds
Very Comfortable to sit in.
Excellent visiblity.
Protects you from the wind, and blocks your scent.
Helps keep the bugs out.
You can heat it with the smallest of heaters.
Plenty of room for yourself, a camera on a tripod, and extra gear like a thermos of coffee.

Best of all, you can shoot in a driving rain storm!

Best investment I have made yet.

David Rice
Sitka Alaska

Paul Inglis · February 27th, 2009, 10:02 AM

I remember years ago that you could purchase square hides (the ones that you used to assemble the frame first then throw the drilled waterproof cotton over it then tie it all down) but not see one for sale in years!

Kevin at Wildlife Watching Supplies makes some good durable dome hides that have long stood the test of time! Quality product!

David G. Burt · February 27th, 2009, 12:59 PM

Wildlife Watching Supplies have the C29 square hide, there's a lot of choice about, popup hides square/dome hides. Consider what hide height would suit you best as you can in there all day, too cramped & you'll feel it at the end of the day. Also consider how much space you need inside the hide for any pan/follow shots.

Dale Bohlke · February 27th, 2009, 02:25 PM

I don't know what is available in your area of the world but archery hunting blinds tend to be square and very roomy. Many hunting blinds do not have enough space for the lens and shotgun mike to fit through the view port. The dome roof prevents rain or snow from accumulating. I have a Cabela's chair blind that I am itching to use during the spring migration.

Paul Inglis · February 28th, 2009, 05:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David G. Burt

Wildlife Watching Supplies have the C29 square hide.

Does Kevin actually make that hide or is it just a recovering service for those who have the poles?

I'd love one of those square hides if that was the case! So roomy!

Annie Haycock · March 1st, 2009, 09:28 AM

Andy - do you have a specific reason for wanting a square hide rather than a dome one? I've used both, and found the dome ones are generally much better. However, if it is windy, I suppose the square ones are probably easier to erect.

The square ones were produced by Jamie Wood and sold as Fensman hides. They seem to have been pretty much superseded by the dome hides over the past few years. You might pick up something from ebay.

Annie Haycock · March 1st, 2009, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Rice

Get yourself a one person Camo Chair blind like this one at Cabela's.

I have one of these:Cabela's -- Ameristep Deluxe One-Man Chair Blind

Easy to carry
Weighs around ten pounds
Very Comfortable to sit in.
Excellent visiblity.
Protects you from the wind, and blocks your scent.
Helps keep the bugs out.
You can heat it with the smallest of heaters.
Plenty of room for yourself, a camera on a tripod, and extra gear like a thermos of coffee.

Best of all, you can shoot in a driving rain storm!

Best investment I have made yet.

David Rice
Sitka Alaska

I have one from Ultimate Nature Gear - it looks the same, but weighs nearer to twenty pounds. In bad weather, you need to have your back to the wind or you're liable to get blown over.

David Rice · March 1st, 2009, 04:09 PM

twenty pounds???

Mine only weighs around 10-12 pounds, and is very easy to carry. Lots of room for a big camera and big tripod. I have friends who are using them while attending and filming sports events like outdoor football. Can't go wrong with the Cabela Model.

February 27th, 2009, 04:19 AM	#1
Andrew Davies Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wales Posts: 104	Portable hide I'm looking for a portable wildlife shooting hide. I have found suppliers for dome ones but was looking for one that was more square in shape. What do people use and recommend? Thanks Andy

February 27th, 2009, 05:58 AM	#3
David Rice Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sitka Alaska Posts: 470	Blinds Get yourself a one person Camo Chair blind like this one at Cabela's. I have one of these:Cabela's -- Ameristep Deluxe One-Man Chair Blind Easy to carry Weighs around ten pounds Very Comfortable to sit in. Excellent visiblity. Protects you from the wind, and blocks your scent. Helps keep the bugs out. You can heat it with the smallest of heaters. Plenty of room for yourself, a camera on a tripod, and extra gear like a thermos of coffee. Best of all, you can shoot in a driving rain storm! Best investment I have made yet. David Rice Sitka Alaska

March 1st, 2009, 09:28 AM	#8
Annie Haycock Major Player Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pembrokeshire, Wales Posts: 734	Andy - do you have a specific reason for wanting a square hide rather than a dome one? I've used both, and found the dome ones are generally much better. However, if it is windy, I suppose the square ones are probably easier to erect. The square ones were produced by Jamie Wood and sold as Fensman hides. They seem to have been pretty much superseded by the dome hides over the past few years. You might pick up something from ebay. __________________ Canon XH A1; Canon XF100; Nikon D800

March 1st, 2009, 04:09 PM	#10
David Rice Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sitka Alaska Posts: 470	twenty pounds? twenty pounds??? Mine only weighs around 10-12 pounds, and is very easy to carry. Lots of room for a big camera and big tripod. I have friends who are using them while attending and filming sports events like outdoor football. Can't go wrong with the Cabela Model.

February 27th, 2009, 04:50 AM	#2
Mick Jenner Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: West Sussex England Posts: 843	Hi, Have you tried Wildlife Watching Supplies - Wildlife photography, Nature photography, Photo blinds Although they only list dome hides I'm sure they are able to get the more square type ones Mick

February 27th, 2009, 10:02 AM	#4
Paul Inglis Major Player Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: British Isles Posts: 415	I remember years ago that you could purchase square hides (the ones that you used to assemble the frame first then throw the drilled waterproof cotton over it then tie it all down) but not see one for sale in years! Kevin at Wildlife Watching Supplies makes some good durable dome hides that have long stood the test of time! Quality product!

February 27th, 2009, 12:59 PM	#5
David G. Burt Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Penymynydd, Flintshire, North Wales, UK Posts: 40	Wildlife Watching Supplies have the C29 square hide, there's a lot of choice about, popup hides square/dome hides. Consider what hide height would suit you best as you can in there all day, too cramped & you'll feel it at the end of the day. Also consider how much space you need inside the hide for any pan/follow shots.

February 27th, 2009, 02:25 PM	#6
Dale Bohlke Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New Ulm, MN Posts: 28	I don't know what is available in your area of the world but archery hunting blinds tend to be square and very roomy. Many hunting blinds do not have enough space for the lens and shotgun mike to fit through the view port. The dome roof prevents rain or snow from accumulating. I have a Cabela's chair blind that I am itching to use during the spring migration.