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Permanent Duck Blind Question
Posted on 10/20/20 at 11:41 am
Posted on 10/20/20 at 11:41 am
Two questions about a permanent duck blind:
1. When ya'll build a permanent duck blind in the marsh, about how deep do ya'll drive the "piling" in the mud?
2. When I say "piling" do yall use a 4x4 or 2x6 or 2x4?
Just wondering how much lumber I need to bring down with me.
1. When ya'll build a permanent duck blind in the marsh, about how deep do ya'll drive the "piling" in the mud?
2. When I say "piling" do yall use a 4x4 or 2x6 or 2x4?
Just wondering how much lumber I need to bring down with me.
This post was edited on 10/20/20 at 11:42 am
Posted on 10/20/20 at 11:50 am to SpillwayRoyalty
Depends on what you mean by permanent. What we call permanent typically gets taken down at end of season and rebuilt and possibly moved the next year. If this is what you're doing, you don't really need pilings. Use 10' 4x4s cut in half, and stick them in a about a foot so they stand up.
4x in a rectangular pattern, connect with 2x4's at ground level and top of post, lay plywood for floor. Wrap in burlap, then cover with your desired blind cover.
We always used roseau with willow limbs outside of that to break up outline.
4x in a rectangular pattern, connect with 2x4's at ground level and top of post, lay plywood for floor. Wrap in burlap, then cover with your desired blind cover.
We always used roseau with willow limbs outside of that to break up outline.
Posted on 10/20/20 at 2:03 pm to F73ME
Yeah by permanent I mean if I get three seasons out of it I will be thrilled. I am going to use pallets for the floor, I just am wondering how deep I need to go to hold it.
Posted on 10/20/20 at 3:03 pm to SpillwayRoyalty
Find an old used grain auger and screw it into the mud to hold your blind down.
Posted on 10/20/20 at 3:26 pm to SpillwayRoyalty
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I am going to use pallets for the floor
You gonna be pissed all the shells you accidentally drop through that bitch into the water.
Posted on 10/20/20 at 3:35 pm to SpillwayRoyalty
Get some t posts and drive them deep. Then attach your would to those.
Posted on 10/20/20 at 3:41 pm to SpillwayRoyalty
I have helped build a few "permanent" blinds in the marsh around Bayou Black. Use 4x4's for sure. I'm pretty sure we used 12' boards for the post and drive them until they stop. I wouldn't hold a dance party on them but they have multiple blinds out there pushing 5 years (some even older) old and they are holding up just fine.
Posted on 10/20/20 at 4:03 pm to SpillwayRoyalty
Dont think you are going to get 3 seasons out of a pallet floor.
Posted on 10/21/20 at 8:30 am to F73ME
With the price of lumber, might consider going old school and use 4” willow tree trunks instead of 4x4’s. They would last a few seasons and easily replaceable.
We would use those in the marsh when landscape timbers were short at hand.
We would use those in the marsh when landscape timbers were short at hand.
Posted on 10/21/20 at 8:42 am to EveryoneGetsATrophy
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Dont think you are going to get 3 seasons out of a pallet floor.
Lol, this. Be ready to rip your hip boots on the nails when that crap rots before the first season is over.
Posted on 10/21/20 at 10:09 am to Whatafrekinchessiebr
Alright thanks, I may just use some treated lumber then.
Posted on 10/21/20 at 10:10 am to DirtyMikeandtheBoys
Yeah I plan on cutting a piece of plywood to put on top. I dropped my cellphone once through the cracks in a blind into the water. It was not a fun morning.
Posted on 10/21/20 at 10:26 am to SpillwayRoyalty
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I am going to use pallets for the floor
If you want it to last 3 years I would cut 2x6's to use for the floor. Put a little gap in between so the water can drain but no big enough so anything you drop can fall through.
Also once the pallets start to fall apart you gotta worry about all the nails.
Posted on 10/21/20 at 10:46 am to SpillwayRoyalty
When using pallets we would sink a 4ft 2x4 about three foot but on an angle, and attach it to the pallet. We had a few make it thru tropical storms and small hurricanes.
Posted on 10/21/20 at 2:32 pm to SpillwayRoyalty
We have wooden blinds in my area that are over 70 years old so I would say they are permanent. I have helped build some that are 15 -20 years old now.
Depending on how big you want it you can get away with 2x4's. 4x4's are always a safe bet and will be as big as you will need. I don't know the style you intend on building so that would be good to know. Will it have a boat stall and shooting platform? A place to get out of the rain?
Regardless, we drive the pilings into the ground until they can't go any more simple as that. Build the shooting deck high enough so that waves can't crash over it. As for wood, just get non treated or scrap boards for floors and side walls. Paint them with several coats of burned oil to keep the bugs and rot out. I would splurge on treated lumber for the pilings and paint those with burned oil as well.
Depending on how big you want it you can get away with 2x4's. 4x4's are always a safe bet and will be as big as you will need. I don't know the style you intend on building so that would be good to know. Will it have a boat stall and shooting platform? A place to get out of the rain?
Regardless, we drive the pilings into the ground until they can't go any more simple as that. Build the shooting deck high enough so that waves can't crash over it. As for wood, just get non treated or scrap boards for floors and side walls. Paint them with several coats of burned oil to keep the bugs and rot out. I would splurge on treated lumber for the pilings and paint those with burned oil as well.
Posted on 10/21/20 at 2:39 pm to mrcoon
If possible I would skip the permanent blond all together. It was tradition for us to build blinds for over 30 years however currently erosion is so bad in 1-2 years your work is no longer in the mash but sticking out in the middle of the pond.
While I love the idea of a permanent blind I’m not sure it’s worth building them in the marsh with our erosion problems.
When we did build we used telephone poles buried 8’ in the marsh mud with 4’ above the average tide line. We then used cattle panel and brushed with canes, willows, and Mumm bushes. Worked great for us and every poacher in the area.
While I love the idea of a permanent blind I’m not sure it’s worth building them in the marsh with our erosion problems.
When we did build we used telephone poles buried 8’ in the marsh mud with 4’ above the average tide line. We then used cattle panel and brushed with canes, willows, and Mumm bushes. Worked great for us and every poacher in the area.
Posted on 10/21/20 at 4:41 pm to Da Hammer
Yea I’d just build some easy pull through boat blinds. Something that covers your entire boat. Brush good but keep shooting lanes or keep it short enough so it doesn’t block shots. Simple designs and set your boat up where it is easy to hunt out of. They will last 2-3 years because there isn’t much to fall apart. Mainly just some 2x4s and chicken wire. Easy to rebrush. After about year 3 you can replace or you will likely end up moving.
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