How to Build a Hunting Chair

The hunting chair is designed for practical use. The chair is portable for hiking into a hunting blind or stand. Padding is the key to an effective hunting chair because you may spend an entire day waiting for a shot opportunity. Building a hunting chair is a simple process using materials found at most hardware and sporting goods stores. The end result is a comfortable chair that doubles as a gear tote.

Things You'll Need

  • 5-gallon bucket with lid
  • Fabric bed sheet
  • Pen
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Stadium seat
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Instructions

    • 1

      Remove the lid from the bucket. Place the lid on a fabric sheet and trace the shape with a pen. Cut the shape off the sheet.

    • 2

      Apply a thin layer of instant glue to the top of the lid. Place the shape you cut out from the sheet on the lid and apply pressure to force contact with the glue. Let the glue dry.

    • 3

      Place the padded stadium seat on the sheet and trace and outline of the seat. Cut out the outline with scissors.

    • 4

      Apply a thin layer of instant glue to the bottom of the seat. Align the sheet fabric with the seat and apply pressure to make contact with the glue. Leave the seat to dry for one hour.

    • 5

      Apply a thin layer of instant glue to the sheet side of the lid. Center the sheet side of the stadium seat over the lid and apply pressure to force contact. Leave the lid to dry for one hour.