A wide variety of ghillie suits, ponchos, and sniper suits are available from KillZone Hunting. The two charts below outline the features of each suit to help you decide which suit is the best one for your needs.

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Cover your layout blind with a coat of mud and stubble for concealment.

Mudding is a technique used by expert waterfowl hunters to break in a layout blind and make it easier to hide in the field, especially dirt fields with very little foliage.

Out of the box, a layout blind won’t provide the level of concealment that you need. In order to blend in with your surroundings—whether that means stubble, corn stalks, or plain dirt—you need to apply natural camouflage to the blind, using mud and/or vegetation.

Get Rid of the Shine

The first thing to get rid of is unnatural shine from the blind material. Any material that flashes in the sun can makes birds shy away from your blind. American Hunter recommends roughing up the fabric with a wire brush to break up some of the shine and to make it easier for the mud to stick to the blind.

If you want to paint your blind a different color, now is the time to do it. Use an ultra-flat paint to eliminate any shine.

Mud It Up

The next step is to apply mud. Collect dirt from the fields where you hunt, or use dirt with similar color and properties to match the area in which you’ll be hunting. Mix this dirt with enough water to make a paste. Then use an old paintbrush or broom to apply the mud to the blind. Let the mud dry. Leave the layout blind outside for a few days; then slap it with another coat of mud for good measure. When the mud is completely dry, shake the blind gently to remove any loose dirt and to keep the dirt from falling into your eyes while you’re hunting.

Add some stubble and vegetation to your conceal your blind in the field, and you’re ready to go!

A hunting tripod is the most stable type of shooting stick.

With three legs, a hunting tripod is the most stable of all the types of shooting sticks. Yet in windy conditions or with the legs fully extended, your tripod might not be as stable as you’d like.

The shorter you set the tripod, the more stable it will be. Thicker legs mean less wobble. Notice how the tripod extensions become thinner as you lengthen the legs. These extensions make the tripod taller, but they also make it less stable. Depending on the distance and size of the target, the amount of stability lost by fully extending the tripod legs may not affect your shot.

For the steadiest shot when using a hunting tripod, consider the following tips:

1. Use the tripod in a sitting position.

Shooting from a sitting position gives you more stability than shooting from a standing position. Sitting also reduces the chances that you’ll be spotted. Kneeling is not as steady as sitting—or as comfortable for long periods of time. Lying prone provides a stable shooting position, but it often limits your field of view, especially in areas with tall vegetation.

2. Use a sandbag to steady the tripod.

If you hang a sandbag or other weight from the center of the tripod where the three legs meet, the extra weight will stabilize the legs and steady your shot. Another idea is to place a sandbag or weight on top of each tripod leg to hold it in place.

3. Get comfortable.

The more comfortable you are, the more relaxed your body will be and the steadier your shot will be. If you are waiting out in the field for long periods of time, sitting is usually the most comfortable position, whether in a hunting blind, tree stand, or on the ground. Using a hunting blind is the most versatile choice, because it allows you to stand, stretch, and walk around inside the blind without giving away your position.

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Chair Hunting Blind

How is a chair blind different from a regular hunting blind?

A chair blind is an all-in-one hunting chair and pop up blind. The built-in chair is covered by a tent canopy that folds over the top and completely covers the chair. There are windows on three sides of the tent, with a black backdrop behind the hunter or photographer for concealment.

Why a chair blind?

An all-in-one chair and blind means that you have fewer items to carry with you to the setup location. This makes it easier (and lighter) to carry all the rest of your hunting or photography equipment.

How difficult is it to set up a chair blind?

It’s easy! Just set up the chair, fold the canopy over the top, and stake down the blind to keep it from getting picked up by the wind.

Does it have scent control?

Yes, the KillZone One Man Chair Blind and Two Man Chair Blind both have a scentless carbon protected interior. They also have a scent flap around the bottom of the blind to keep your scent inside the blind. For further scentproofing, let the blind sit outside for a few days to naturalize the odor. Some hunters like to “mud” their blinds for better camo and scent protection.

Is it waterproof?

Most chair blinds are water-repellent and are designed to shed rain and snow. In a heavy downpour, they may allow some water to seep into the blind; however, in most rainy weather, you will stay dry and snug inside the blind.

Is it fire resistant?

We do not recommend using a portable heater inside the blind, nor do we recommend shooting through the mesh with a firearm. Any heat source or open flame creates a fire hazard. Use caution and common sense to prevent creating any fire hazard in or near the blind.

Can I keep it out all season?

Chair hunting blinds are made to withstand the elements for a short period of time. Keeping your blind outside for longer than a week can take a toll on the tent fabric, protective coatings, and support structure of the blind. If you want to keep your blind out for months at a time, we recommend building a permanent hunting blind.

There’s been some buzz over the KillZone Lay ‘n Slay© Layout Hunting Blind on the goose hunting forum at NodakOutdoors.com. See what a couple of goose hunters have to say about the blind:

KillZone layout blind in the field

“Well it arrived today. It has a powder coat metal frame, not aluminum. Doesn’t matter to me. It seems like there might be some kind of insulation in the bottom of the feet area. Very roomy, but the side zippers are kind of small. I think it will be very hard to flag with them. The back rest, head support seemed comfy, nothing under my butt or shoulders. The cushion seemed ok. It has heavier material that most, and the floor feels like it has some kind of rubberized coating. It is only khaki color, but with a little help and time should be ok.”

After some back-and-forth bantering, another hunter replied, “I really hope the blind works out. If it does you got it for a heck of a steal. As for flagging out the sides, I find that to be a pain in most blinds. I try it every now and then but I usually find myself keeping it right behind my blind with the handle just a few inches from my head. That seems to be the only place I can always find it when I need it.”

Kelly then responded with some further comments on the new layout blind: “I don’t know what it will be like in the field, and I know it will take a lot of stubble to camo it up, but it seems comfy in the garage. Just takes a little getting used to. I have never been in one before, so I’m not a good judge. I have a Cabelas brand (used), and an F A SUB (new) coming. So I will have something to compare too.

So far I like the Kill Zone, my Cabelas doesn’t cover your face, but it has a lot more inside room and more comfortable head and back support. I think the Kill Zone has heavier fabric and better supports for the doors. The KZ also has thin insulation on foot box floor, the Cab. Doesn’t.”

You can find out more about the KillZone Lay ‘n Slay© Hunting Blind on our website, with more layout blind reviews from other hunters just like you.

Ground Blind with 360 Viewing

1. Get it out early.

Set up your blind out in the field as early as possible before you plan to start hunting. This gives the animals a chance to get used to the blind. By the time you show up on the morning of the hunt, the animals won’t even give your ground blind a second glance.

Note: Use your discretion on this one, as most portable blinds cannot withstand long-term exposure to strong winds and severe weather. Check the forecast before setting up your blind, and pack it out if unforeseen storms move in to the area. Damage from storms, wind, or long-term exposure is generally not covered under the manufacturer’s warranty.

2. Set it off to the side.

Place the blind off to the side, where you can get a broadside shot as the deer walk past and where they won’t be looking directly into the blind as they’re coming down the trail.

3. Brush it in.

Brush the ground blind in with dead branches, leaves, and brush. This breaks up the silhouette of the blind and makes it blend in more naturally with the surroundings.

4. Conceal your silhouette.

In a ground blind with 360 viewing, make sure you have a dark background behind you at all times to “swallow” your silhouette. If you open the front and back window, the deer can spot your silhouette with the light coming in from behind you. Keeping three windows open is okay. Just make sure you have a dark backdrop, or you might get busted.

5. Naturalize the blind.

Break in your ground blind by mudding it and spraying it down with scent blocker. Leaving your blind outside for a few days also helps air out any new-smelling odors or anything that smells unnatural in the outdoors. Mudding it down takes out the shine and naturalizes the camo pattern.

KillZone Hunting Outfitters is excited to announce that we are now shipping to customers in Alaska and Hawaii! Because of the growing demand for our hunting equipment and ice fishing gear outside the continental U.S., we are working to expand our shipping to include a wider base of customers around the country.

Customers from Alaska and Hawaii can order our products online at www.killzonehunting.com or by calling our customer service line at (888) 600-0533. Our regular hours are Monday through Friday, 8am-6pm Central. Shipping charges will be added to your order for products shipped to Alaska and Hawaii. As always, we will continue to offer free shipping on all orders within the lower 48 states.

Exact delivery times may vary for Alaska and Hawaii. We will make every effort to make sure that your order gets to you as soon as possible. We ship out your order by the next business day, and we provide you with a tracking number that lets you know the status of your order and the estimated arrival date.

Our Alaska and Hawaii customers receive the same premium quality hunting equipment, 100% guarantee, responsive customer support, and warranty terms as all KillZone customers.

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Figuring out how to tear down a pop up blind can be a bit tricky your first time out, but once you figure out how to do it, it’s a simple, 2-minute process. See the steps below for a breakdown on how to fold the Turret Pop Up Blind by KillZone Hunting.

1. Pull out all of the stakes around the outside of the blind.


Remove all ground stakes.

2. Remove the poles from inside the blind. Undo the hook and loop fastener that attaches the poles to the roof. Pull the poles out of the corner pockets and pull apart the sections to fold them. Set the poles aside.


Remove the poles from inside the blind.

3. Make sure all the windows and doors are closed before tearing down the pop up blind.


Close all windows and doors.

4. Fold the blind in half by grabbing two corners of the blind and pushing one corner into the center of the blind. You now have two sides of the blind facing you.


Fold blind in half.

5. Grab the ends of the blind and fold it in half again. You now have one side of the blind facing you.


Fold blind in half a second time.

6. Grab the ends of the blind and fold it in half one more time to make a sort of figure-eight pattern.


Fold the blind into a figure eight pattern.

7. Hold the pop up blind together with one hand and fold in one end of the blind, grabbing it with the hand holding the blind together.


Fold in one end of the blind.

8. Fold in the other end of the blind to form a complete circle.


Fold in the other half.

9. Tighten up the circle if necessary, and stuff the excess material into the blind so that it doesn’t catch on the bag.


Stuff in excess material.

10. Place the folded blind, poles, and stakes into the storage bag and zip it up for hands-free backpack carrying.


Stuff the blind into the carry bag.

See the pop up blind video for more instructions.

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Knowing how to set up your ground blind will reduce the chances of poles or hubs breaking, and it will help you get in position quickly and easily for the hunt. Practice setting up and tearing down your pop up ground blind so that you’re comfortable with the process before you try it in the wee hours of the morning out in the field.

Ground Blind Setup Instructions

1. Unzip the carrying case, making sure to pinch the ground blind together to keep it from unfolding as you remove the case.


Hold on to the blind as you pull it out of the bag.

2. Remove the two sets of poles from the carrying case and place them to the side for now.


Remove the stakes from the bag and set them aside.

3. To open the ground blind, place one hand on each section of the blind and separate the two sections, allowing the blind to slowly open up into a full circle.


Separate the two round sections to open the blind.

4. Set the bottom of the blind on the ground and hold on to the top of the ground blind.


Keep one hand on top of the ground blind.

5. Grab the two sections of the circle and open it up to reveal two sides of the blind.


Open up the two sides of the blind.

6. Reach one hand into the center of the two sides to grab the frame and pull it towards you, turning the blind into four sides.


Reach in to the middle of the blind and pull it out to open up all four sides.

7. Assemble the poles end to end.


Assemble the poles end to end.

8. Secure the end of a pole in the sleeve in one of the bottom corners of the blind. Secure the opposite end of the pole in the sleeve at the opposite corner. Do the same for the other pole in the opposite corners of the blind.


Insert the end of the pole into the sleeve.

9. Secure the two poles together in the center of the roof with the attached hook and loop fastener.


Attach the two poles to the hook and loop fastener on the roof.

10. Stake your ground blind down with the included stakes to keep the wind from blowing it away.


Stake down the blind to secure it.

Now you’re ready to hunt!

For a demonstration on how to set up the blind, see this video for full setup instructions and features on the KillZone Turret pop up ground blind.

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Place the forearm of the rifle over the cradle of the tripod.

How to Properly Use a Tripod, Bipod, or Monopod:

Place the forearm of the rifle over the cradle of the shooting sticks. Don’t balance the rifle at its center; instead, place the gun over the cradle at a point well forward on the forearm.

The experts at Rifle Shooting magazine recommend that the best way to use a shooting stick is not to let the rifle rest directly on the cradle. Instead, using your non-shooting arm, wrap your hand around the shooting sticks where they intersect and allow the rifle to rest on your hand rather than the cradle. Your forward hand should be holding both the shooting sticks and the gun. This position is more natural and stable than simply grabbing on to the leg of the shooting sticks and letting the rifle rest directly on the cradle.

Make sure the shooting sticks are set at the right height. If you are standing, the intersection of the tripod legs should fall just below your shoulders when your feet are in a wide stance. The rifle should be level when pressed into your shoulder. Lean into the rifle with your body, and pull back on the shooting sticks with your forward hand.