I have an 8 year old grandson that wants to hunt with me in the worst way, but has a REAL problem setting still. We're gonna have to use a blind if we ever hope to get a bird in close. I'm looking for something that's light weight and very portable that we can run and gun with. What do you recommend?
Sometimes the perfect setup or hunt is not possible with someone that young. Focus on what can be fun for him rather than trying for success. They just want to be entertained. Have fun with him, let him make awful sounds on a call. They just want to try.
RemingtonRules, thanks for reminding me to not be so serious and just have fun with him. He's a great little guy and wants to learn. His older cousin (age 11) shot his first gobbler last Saturday and the compitition is ON. He wants to even the score, but has a discipline problem setting still. That's why I want to better his odds by using a blind. Thanks again for the reminder. :icon_thumright:
how about one of these roll-up blinds?
lightweight and you can wrap it around on the sides
http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=1908199&destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fproduct.jsp%3FproductId%3D742480%26type%3Dproduct&WTz_l=YMAL%3BBC%3BIK-229588 (http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=1908199&destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fproduct.jsp%3FproductId%3D742480%26type%3Dproduct&WTz_l=YMAL%3BBC%3BIK-229588)
Illini Tom, that's the kind of blind I'm looking for, thanks. I'm hoping some others will post their ideas so I can make a choice as to what might work best. The one you gave the link to is looking good.
Check out the mad max blind they are like $30 and double as a shooting rest, extremely portable and help cover some movement. Not a full blind but certainly help for a kid thats constently having to readjust his seating position.
I've taken several youth hunter and its come in handy, I also used it for my wife and she likes that it gives her a gun rest to shoot off of although we did have to let a bird walk that came from the side and she couldn't swing up and over the blind to re position without spooking the bird.
:smiley-patriotic-flagwaver-an :gobble: I also have a squirmy 8 year old that wants to go turkey hunting with me this year, SHE IS GOING. I picked up a Brickhouse blind by Ameristep at Cabelas for $80. We set it up and there is plenty of room in it for us. I am charging her ipod and got her her own calls so she can be involved. She is quite good with a push pin and really likes the M.A.D. egg. Whatever keeps her interested. Good luck, you will have a blast. Al Baker
Have fun with it 870! Easier said than done! If has an ipad, let him bring it, his own calls, etc... full blind will be your best bet though. maybe run and gun through the morning and then head to the blind in the late morning.
You guys are great. Thanks for the ideas and suggestions. I'll check out everything that's been presented. Thanks again. :you_rock:
What I have found with my daughter is that she has trouble sitting for very long without action but let one get in sight or gobble or a deer or hog come out and she is all business. She really surprised me this year with how well she handled herself with turkeys insight. I normally throw up a roll out blind to help but its the boredom that gets them.
Bud roost em the night before. You can quietly set up blind that evening or the next morning. You'll be in the birds immediately and by the time that washes out the kids patience is prob gone n you can go home. Running and gunning is tough w little kids do just adjust your technique
Wayne,I think the mad max blind that TauntoHawk suggested is a good one to look at. I just got one this year and love it!! Just enough coverage and not too cumbersome for run and gun type turkey hunting. Good luck!!
another key for a restless young hunter is to make sure he has a comfortable seat
a short-legged strut seat is 10 times better than a thin cushion
I bought this thing, and it is garbage. You might have more luck then I did, but it was a joke at best.
Quote from: Illini Tom on March 27, 2015, 10:23:17 AM
how about one of these roll-up blinds?
lightweight and you can wrap it around on the sides
http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=1908199&destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fproduct.jsp%3FproductId%3D742480%26type%3Dproduct&WTz_l=YMAL%3BBC%3BIK-229588 (http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=1908199&destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fproduct.jsp%3FproductId%3D742480%26type%3Dproduct&WTz_l=YMAL%3BBC%3BIK-229588)
Not trying to give a smart answer here, but my blind consist of a pair of pruning shears. I'll cut a few branches and stob up in the ground in front of my wife. Not total concealment but it breaks up the outline and allows for a little movement. May not be enough for a young'un though.
Quote from: Illini Tom on March 27, 2015, 10:23:17 AM
how about one of these roll-up blinds?
lightweight and you can wrap it around on the sides
http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=1908199&destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fproduct.jsp%3FproductId%3D742480%26type%3Dproduct&WTz_l=YMAL%3BBC%3BIK-229588 (http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=1908199&destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fproduct.jsp%3FproductId%3D742480%26type%3Dproduct&WTz_l=YMAL%3BBC%3BIK-229588)
For $20 these are hard to beat. It will allow the little fella to still dig in the dirt with a stick. He might need something to sit on although.
I want to thank everyone for your replies. I ordered a Primos Up N Down Stake Out Adjustable blind from Amazon.com. It is twelve feet long and the height is adjustable, so we both should hidden behind it pretty good.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00AN0V2WC/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new
Thanks again for all your replies and recommendations. :thanks: