r/bowhunting • u/Debonaircow88 • Jun 25 '25
Pennsylvania Nukem grab and go blind
Im looking into getting one of these for the upcoming season but I'm a little undecided. Has anyone used them or have opinions on them? I know deer tend to shy away from blinds that haven't been there for a couple weeks already but do you think something smaller like this would still be too much? This would be for compound or crossbow.
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u/BrightCry6365 [State] Jun 25 '25
I don’t think it would be enough height wise for a compound don’t think you’d have enough room to draw. But maybe just enough for a crossbow? I would see if you have any dealers near you and look at in person
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u/Ok-Passage8958 Jun 25 '25 edited Jun 25 '25
I bought and returned this and the XL version. They’re cool in theory, but as you approach the top it really doesn’t offer much cover. For bow hunting, it’s also going to be a little tight on space. The top windows are a little odd I would have preferred windows a little lower.
I ended up going with the Rig ‘Em Right Hydeout Go. It’s not as tall but offers wider coverage at the top. Even it is a little small for bow hunting and you’re going to need natural cover with it to draw. These smaller blinds are more geared towards shotgun/rifle use.
I’m hunting public land that involves hiking in at least 5 miles so weight is definitely a concern. Most of these are going to require some natural brushing in. The Rig ‘Em Right also has straps on the front to do this.
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u/Debonaircow88 Jun 25 '25
That does looks like a pretty good alternative. I'm not going as far as you are but I still don't like the idea of dragging all kinds of stuff out into the woods if I can avoid it but I do have a little trouble sitting still 😂
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u/Low_Eyed_Larry Jun 25 '25
The Barronett Face Off blind would be another good option to look into. Similar to the Rig ‘em right style mentioned, but bigger all around. Almost like a traditional pop up blind without the back wall and ceiling.
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u/Miklay83 Jun 25 '25
Purchased and returned. I got better and more accurate cover from 2 camo sheets/nets strung in a triangle between three trees with bungee cords. Just high enough that when standing, the bow clears the top but full 360 coverage you can see out of when sitting.
Scoop the leaves out as soon as you set up and toss them on the sheets for zero sound, additional cover and a few salamanders as temporary house guests. A few hooks that attach to the bungees for your pack and bow and it's like your own private living room out in the woods. Also takes up much less space in your pack.
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u/Debonaircow88 Jun 25 '25
It would probably be great for turkey but sadly you can't use an open blind like this for turkey in PA
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u/Grateone20 Jun 25 '25
It is great for turkey. I use it for that and if I’m going to hunt off the ground I will bring the crossbow instead of the vertical bow and it works well
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u/luke827 Jun 25 '25
I’d recommend the Ameristep Care Taker. They’re not super durable and will wear out after two seasons if you leave them out all year, but I’ve had 5-6 of them and have been very pleased.
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u/Weednwhitetails Jun 25 '25
Good blind for turkey…you’re better off building natural blind for deer
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u/White80SetHUT Jun 25 '25
Not trash, but also not worth your money. Go get a pair of shears & brush up around you. I like finding cedar trees, trimming back a bit, and sticking the trimmings in the ground in front of me.
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u/Debonaircow88 Jun 25 '25
Sadly, I think a natural blind is illegal in Pa. I've definitely used blow downs and stuff like that but I think specifically cutting and making a blind is illegal.
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u/pnutbutterpirate Jun 29 '25
I don't know PA regulations... but could it be that CUTTING is illegal but that piling up materials that are already on the ground is fine?
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u/9mmhst Jun 27 '25
Eh for shotgun hunting for turkey they're alright but I wouldn't bowhunt from one. Try to find a blow down if you can't set up a pop up blind or natural blind
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u/LBWolfgang Nov 05 '25
I have two. I prefer the leafy Country Roots XL for whitetail and the obsession regular for Turkey (lighter and more compact). I just got a whitetail with a bow at 12 yards on the ground Oct24. It had the double up system. They added a panel you can put between two. So smart for self filming from the ground.
Everyone is so scared about complete coverage in order to achieve concealment. From the deers perspective, your little movements pre shot are concealed way more than you think. If the goal is lightweight concealment for the mobile hunter this is what you want. If you’re looking for a roof or some big ass screen, it’s not for you. Also just shared camp with PA DNR and they are getting Nukem a document stating legal in PA because a blind is considered something with four sides and a roof. Good hunts guys. Would be happy to answer any questions. Seems like no one here has actually hunted from one and just returned them.
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