| Have you ever tried to open a Velcro wallet in the | | | | you open the windows or remove the mesh without |
| back of a silent auditorium? People way in the front | | | | making a lot of noise. |
| will turn and stare to see where all that racket is | | | | Where the Velcro, zippers, or magnets are located |
| coming from. The same thing can happen with the | | | | on the blind also makes a difference in how much of |
| Velcro or zippered window on your ground blind. | | | | a noise problem they can create. A zipper for the |
| Except it will be deer who turn to stare instead of | | | | door is less of a problem than zippers for the |
| humans. | | | | windows. Once you get inside the blind and close the |
| Most blinds use Velcro, zippers, or magnets -- or a | | | | door, you probably won't need to open it very often. |
| combination of these three -- to fasten the doors | | | | The fastenings on the windows and shoot-through |
| and windows. Which type of fastener is on your blind | | | | mesh, on the other hand, are more important |
| makes a difference in how silent or noisy your blind | | | | because you may need to open or close a window |
| will be. Velcro and zippers are noisier than magnets. | | | | while game is nearby. |
| Because of this, more blind manufacturers are | | | | Don't let a noisy blind ruin the hunt. The best ground |
| moving toward the use of magnets or other quiet | | | | blinds use quiet fasteners to let you adjust your blind |
| methods instead of the traditional Velcro and zipper | | | | and windows as needed without alerting wildlife. |
| fasteners. If possible, choose a ground blind that lets | | | | |