Pit lids

Once hunted a few hundred yards from a pit a deer died in over the summer. It wasn't salvageable and was eventually just filled in with dirt. We were upwind and could smell it.

 

And don’t park a truck that has road salt on it in a field of cows. [/QUOTE]

I've had the displeasure of doing that. No bueno

 

horses are worse....they don't just lick.

 

Putting a makeshift lid on a pit or blind is an invitation for critters unless it is 100% bolted down with no way for a critter to find its way in by digging or otherwise! They will make a damn den out of it if they can find a way in. Much prefer to just pump out each year and leave it open. We also poor a couple of gallons of bleach in a week two in advance of pumping. Helps rid the blinds and the water Hey n them of mold, crud, spiders and various other bugs.

 

first thing I noticed.

 

We use plywood lids as well. Use the rafter 2x6's to use as a guide and runner. When not in use, they are pretty watertight as long as you cut them custom for each hole.

 

Yes one of the clubs I use to hunt was on dairy and put a pit in and cow fell into and died. Pit was abandoned and farmer not very happy from what I was told.

 

Horizontal garage door style here. All fun and games til the wheels fall off. Which has happened several times. Have a gap of about 6 inches to see out of. Door will slide open either way so it’s a good idea on paper. Just make sure you take care of those wheels aka wd40 the snot out of them

 

I’d be interested in seeing a picture of this if you have one.