Field assembleable wildlife observation shelter

Abstract

A field assembleable wildlife observation shelter having an assembled configuration as that of a naturally occurring environmental element is provided. The shelter, which is modular in design, includes a plurality of rigid wall forming panels. Each of the rigid wall forming panels of the plurality of rigid wall forming panels has perimeter edges, and an arcuate cross section. Opposing side perimeter edges of each of the rigid wall forming panels are adapted such that adjacently paired rigid wall forming panels are reversibly securable in furtherance of forming a wall for substantially surrounding a wildlife observer. The plurality of rigid wall forming wall panels are configurable so as to form a transportable stack, more particularly, to define a secured bundle.

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TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention generally relates to structures from which to observe wildlife and the like, more particularly, to a field assembleable, modular wildlife observation shelter which is readily stowable and transportable. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Whether it be for hunting or otherwise, concealment is a critical, essential component to up close viewing of wildlife in their habitat. Tactics in furtherance of up close viewing of wildlife are known to include the use of personal camouflage, whether it be the person per se (i.e., vis-a-vis clothing, face paint, etc.) or items of the person such as binoculars, packs, or weapons; concealment structures, whether natural or artificial, such as hunting blinds or the like; and / or the use of decoys to attract or induce wildlife to a given location. [0003] Natural blinds, for example those established in marsh and field areas (e.g., reeds, stalks, etc.), when available, are easily broken and / or trampled from u...

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[0009] A field assembleable wildlife observation shelter having an assembled configuration as that of a naturally occurring environmental element is provided. The shelter, which is modular in design, includes a plurality of rigid wall forming panels. Each of the rigid wall forming panels of the plurality of rigid wall forming panels has perimeter edges, and an arcuate cross section. Oppo

Problems solved by technology

Natural blinds, for example those established in marsh and field areas (e.g., reeds, stalks, etc.), when available, are easily broken and / or trampled from use, becoming ineffective cover for concealment.

Furthermore, such “cover” provides minimal or no shelter, a wildlife observer being substantially subject to the wind, rain, snow, etc.

In addition to not effectively breaking the wind, natural materials used to construct such structures are not always available, are difficult to reliably piece together once collected, and in the case where the items are to be transported to an observation position, are especially cumbersome and difficult to mobilize.

Be that as it may, such structures are know to become unstable, whipping about in adverse weather conditions; known to be impractical for use with hunting dogs; easily detected by big game animals like elk and deer; and / or may involve complicated field assembly, requiring, among other things, tools and helping hands.

Although some of the cited rigid concealment structures contemplate field delivery of all the pieces and parts in a transportable “package” (e.g., U.S. Pat. No. 3,017,194 (FIG. 1), and U.S. Pat. No. 3,018,857 (FIG. 20)), such packages are not well suited for navigating through a variety of terrain and / or ground cover, readily snagging or otherwise being hung up during what inevitably becomes a taxing trek to the wildlife observation position.

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