Big Mike

Tall bowhunters know the specific misery of hunching inside a standard ground blind to avoid clipping an upper cam on the ceiling. The Big Mike solves that problem outright with an eighty-inch center height that allows most hunters to draw a compound bow from a full standing position. It is tailored for hunters who refuse to sacrifice proper shooting mechanics, as well as pairs who need genuine elbow room without bumping shoulders.

The structure relies on robust fiberglass poles anchored into reinforced hub castings, sheathed in durable polyester with a blackened interior to swallow movement. Barronett configured the window arrangement with tall, narrow shoot-through openings tailored to standing bow shots alongside low horizontal ports for rifle or crossbow rests. In the field, fabric tension is solid, but the sheer vertical profile turns the blind into a massive sail in high winds. Staking out every guyline with heavy-duty anchors is mandatory.

At around twenty pounds and packed into a long carry bag, this is not a blind meant for deep backcountry run-and-gun hunts. It is best deployed off an ATV or truck bed and brushed in for extended seasonal use. Compared to typical compact hub blinds that trade headroom for low-profile camouflage, the taller silhouette takes more time to brush in thoroughly, but the ability to stand, stretch, and execute clean archery shots makes it a standout for hunters of above-average height.