I have two of the Ameristep Doghouse blinds up now on two different properties. One's been up since April since it was used in May during Turkey season and by now the deer don't think twice about seeing it anymore. It's three years old this fall and will be out there until mid December. The area is pretty sheltered from high wind and it's staked down at all 4 corners and has 4 guy lines leading out to a stake from each corner about half way up so it's held down tight. The other Doghouse I just got this year and its been set up since Sept. in the same fashion. Had the roof bow in on my first one after a heavy, wet snowfall in late November last year but just popped it back up and haven't had any other problems. Got the newest one on sale in August for about $70. IIRC. Based on trail cam photos from the one that's been up since April it takes a couple weeks minimum before deer start walking by on a regular basis.
