Ameristep Blinds & Hunting Accessories

About Ameristep

Ameristep was founded in 1992 by Robert M. "Bob" Ransom, starting with a single tree step design to address the need for safer hunting access equipment.

Within just four years of founding, the company became the premier producer of tree steps for the hunting industry.

In 1998, Ameristep expanded into ground blinds and quickly established themselves as a leader in portable hunting concealment.

The brand has been "forever etched in tree step lore" and continues to innovate in hunting safety and accessibility.

Today, Ameristep operates as part of GSM Outdoors and remains committed to providing hunters with reliable, portable hunting solutions.

Popular Ameristep Features

Hub-Style Construction

• Revolutionary hub technology allows setup in under a minute while preventing wind flap and providing superior stability.

Durashell Plus 150D Fabric

• Lightweight, durable polyester construction with matte finish provides weather resistance and quiet operation.

ShadowGuard Technology

• Carbon-enhanced black interior coating breaks up hunter silhouettes and helps control scent.

Triangular Window System

• Silent hook-and-elastic connectors with shoot-through mesh provide noise-free operation and clear shooting lanes.

Wide-Bottom Designs

• Extended floor space provides up to 61% more room than standard models for comfortable hunting.

One-Way See-Through Mesh

• Dual mesh system hides hunters from game while providing clear visibility for shot opportunities.

Best-Selling Ameristep Ground Blinds

Brickhouse Series

• Available in standard, Wide Bottom, and Wide Bottom Extreme models with 3-person capacity for group hunting.

Doghouse

• Compact spring steel construction with 2-person capacity perfect for mobile hunting situations.

Care Taker Series

• Including Kick Out, Wide-Bottom, and Run & Gun models designed for versatile hunting applications.

Tom Taker 2

• Specialized turkey hunting blind weighing only 12 pounds for easy transport to spring gobbler setups.

Banshee Wide-Bottom Extreme

• Hub-style blind with oversized footprint providing maximum interior space for bow hunters.

4-Spur Turkey Blind

• Compact, budget-friendly turkey blind offering essential concealment for spring hunting.

Jakehouse

• Mid-range turkey blind combining portability with enhanced features for serious turkey hunters.

Popular Uses for Ameristep

Bow Hunting

• Ground blinds provide adequate draw space and shooting windows specifically designed for archery hunting.

Turkey Hunting

• Specialized turkey blinds like the Tom Taker 2 and Jakehouse offer concealment for spring gobbler hunting.

Mobile Hunting

• Portable designs allow "run and gun" hunters to quickly set up concealment in multiple locations.

Public Land Hunting

• Lightweight, portable blinds provide hunting solutions where permanent tree stands cannot be left.

Weather Protection

• Enclosed hunting experience provides shelter during harsh weather conditions while maintaining hunting effectiveness.

Ameristep FAQs

QUESTION: How long does it take to set up Ameristep ground blinds?
ANSWER: Hub-style Ameristep blinds can be set up in under a minute for quick deployment.

QUESTION: Are Ameristep blinds suitable for bow hunting?
ANSWER: Yes, Ameristep blinds are designed with adequate height and shooting windows specifically for compound bow use.

QUESTION: What is the capacity of Ameristep hunting blinds?
ANSWER: Ameristep blinds range from 1-person capacity in the Doghouse to 3-person capacity in Brickhouse models.

QUESTION: Do Ameristep blinds come with a warranty?
ANSWER: Ameristep provides a one-year limited warranty covering manufacturing defects for the original owner.

QUESTION: What camouflage patterns are available on Ameristep blinds?
ANSWER: Ameristep offers Realtree APG, Mossy Oak Country DNA, and Mossy Oak Obsession camouflage patterns.

QUESTION: Can you shoot through Ameristep blind windows?
ANSWER: Yes, Ameristep blinds feature shoot-through mesh windows designed to minimize impact on arrow flight.

QUESTION: Are replacement parts available for Ameristep ground blinds?
ANSWER: Yes, Ameristep offers replacement parts for most blind models to extend product life.

QUESTION: What makes Ameristep ShadowGuard technology effective?
ANSWER: ShadowGuard uses carbon-enhanced black interior coating to break up hunter silhouettes and control scent.