12 Point Hunting Blind Review

If you’re shopping for an elevated hunting blind that’s built to live outside for all seasons, the 12 Point 6’ Octagon hunting blind paired with the 8’ steel stand with anchor stakes is the kind of setup that makes you hunt more days—because it’s quiet, warm, stable, and comfortable enough that you don’t dread long sits when the weather turns against you. People choose an enclosed stand (box blind on a tower/stand) because it solves some of the biggest reasons hunters climb down early, including wind exposure, movement getting detected, and fierce weather, all while adding safety and comfort.

1) You can hunt more days (and more hours)

A roof, walls, and insulation mean you’ll sit through:

• brutal wind chills

• cold rain / wet snow

• late-season single-digit temps – This matters because some of the best animal movement happens when the weather is nasty, and barometric pressure is changing

2) Small Movement is “forgiven”

Deer and turkeys pick off tiny motions, but inside an enclosed blind you can:

• shift in a chair

• turn for a shot angle

• Draw a bow slowly

• help a kid get situated
  …without flashing your silhouette like you would in an open stand.

3) Scent control gets easier (not perfect, but better)

You’re still hunting the wind, but an enclosure helps reduce how much human scent and micro-swirls immediately spill out around you. In close encounters on field edges, that extra margin might be the difference.

4) Better concealment on open ground

In food plots, cut corn, hay fields, or CRP edges, there’s often nowhere to hide a traditional stand. A blind gives you a “structure” that breaks up the human outline and can be brushed in.

5) It’s safer and more comfortable, especially for kids and new hunters

• Controlled seating and footing

• Less fidgeting and fatigue

• A warmer environment means better focus. For youth hunters, older hunters, or anyone mentoring a new hunter, enclosed stands are a big advantage.

6) It’s quieter and easier to manage gear

Inside you can keep:

• packs organized

• rangefinder accessible

• A Stand heater running to generate heat

• snacks/water, extra layers, and hand warmers. And you can manage weapons without banging metal against a tree or stand rails.

7) Elevation improves visibility and shot angles

Paired with a tower/stand, you gain:

• better sightlines over brush and terrain

• Improved ability to monitor multiple approach lanes

• more consistent downward shot angles that help with clean shot placement

  

Specifications – 6’ Octagon Hunting Blind

• Exterior: 72″ W x 72″ D x 93″ H

• Interior: 69″ W x 69″ D x 87″ H

• Windows: 8 Stealth-Slide tinted windows

• Door: 1 lockable in-swing door

• Weight: 650 lbs

• Design intent: “Optimum visibility” and extra room that bowhunters appreciate

8’ Steel Stand with Anchor Stakes

• Compatibility: Designed for the 6’ Octagon and 6×6 Double Barrel

• Heights offered on the same product listing: 8’, 12’, 16’

What it’s like to be in this Hunting Blind

The windows are legitimately quiet (this is a big one)

In the field, we had deer inside of 20 yards, and the window operation didn’t give us away. The counterbalanced Stealth-Slide design makes opening and closing feel controlled and easy—exactly what you want when you’re trying to move slowly in tense moments.

More space than you’d expect—great for bowhunters and two-person sits

A traditional 6’ blind can feel cramped really fast if you’re drawing a bow, repositioning for odd angles, or hunting with a buddy. The Octagon’s layout and floor space made it easy to run both bows and guns without constantly bumping gear and people.

Insulation that improves comfort and reduces “inside noise”

The interior is the kind of environment you actually enjoy sitting in. Warmer on bitter mornings and noticeably less “hollow” than many fiberglass or metal-style blinds. Small movements don’t echo the same way, which matters when you’re trying to stay undetected at close range.

360° field visibility with fewer dead zones

Eight windows around an octagon layout means you’re not fighting corners and blind spots. For food plots and open-field edges, this is a real advantage.  You can cover many different approaches without constantly shifting your whole setup.

The 8’ steel stand: stability, footing, and confidence

The stand feels purpose-built for this blind. It’s designed as a matched accessory, and it hunts that way: stable underfoot, practical height, and engineered to pair with the Octagon blind.

Install reality check: you’ll want a lift/tractor/fork setup to make the install smooth and safe—especially for a blind of this size and weight.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Extremely quiet window operation (close-in deer didn’t react in our test)

• Comfortable and roomy enough for two hunters and for drawing a bow

• Insulated interior that’s warmer and quieter for all-day sits

• Lockable door that’s easy to manage with gloves

• Tinted windows help with heat and glare in the early season

• Purpose-built stand compatibility with the 6’ Octagon

Cons

• Tinted windows can feel darker at dawn/dusk, so you may open them more in low light

• A simple hook/cleat near the door would be handy for a pull rope or hanging gear

• Realistically needs equipment help (lift/tractor) for a clean install

Who this setup is for

• Hunters who want a long-term, leave-it-in-the-field blind/stand combo

• Bowhunters who want space and quiet window control

• Anyone who would normally skip marginal-weather sits, and wants a setup that makes those days comfortable enough to hunt anyway

• Perfect way to get a new, young hunter, or someone more susceptible to the cold who may not be ready or able for a tandem treestand sit in the outdoors

• For a mostly-deer hunter (and honestly for turkeys/predators too), an enclosed stand is about stacking the odds in your favor on the sits that actually matter.

Why this setup for a Hunting Blind

Deer: Whitetails beat people by catching movement and by making you quit early. An enclosed blind fixes both problems. You can shift positions, glass the area, grab a rangefinder, or ease into a bow draw without your silhouette flashing. And because you’re protected from wind, rain, and brutal late-season cold, you stay put through the last 30 minutes—when a lot of mature buck movement happens, especially after pressure and during nasty weather.

Field edges & plots: Enclosed stands shine anywhere you don’t have perfect trees or cover. A tower blind gives you elevation for visibility and cleaner angles while keeping you hidden on open ground. It also lets you set up where wind and access routes make sense, instead of where the only climbable tree happens to be.

Turkeys: In spring, turkeys key on motion even faster than deer. Inside a blind, you can turn your head, adjust a gun, or help a youth hunter get on a bird without getting busted. If a tom hangs up and you’re sitting still for a long time, comfort becomes a real advantage.

Predators (coyotes/hogs where legal): Calling setups often require quick, controlled movement—tracking, shouldering a rifle, managing a rest, right when an animal is staring holes through the area. A blind lets you do that with less risk of being spotted, and it blocks wind that can make long sits miserable.

Bottom line: an enclosed stand isn’t about being “soft.” It’s a practical tool that helps you stay longer, move less like a flag, and hunt effectively in places and conditions where open stands give animals the advantage.

Recommended add-ons

If you sell or cross-link accessories, these are natural pairings to go with this stand setup

• Window awning (helps manage glare and weather on windows)

• Blackout curtains (privacy and light control on bright days), especially for behind the hunter, so you are not silhouetted by a window located behind you

• Window anti-fog cleaner (for temperature swings and wet weather)

• Camouflage netting for blind stands (break up the outline)

• Stand heater for those bitterly cold days

FAQs

Is the 8’ steel stand compatible with the 6’ Octagon?

Yes – 12 Point lists it as compatible with the 6’ Octagon (and 6×6 Double Barrel) and notes it’s not compatible with the 5×5 Booner.

How big is the 6’ Octagon blind?

It’s listed at 72″ x 72″ x 93″ exterior, with 69″ x 69″ x 87″ interior. Plenty of room for 2 people and gear

How many windows does it have?

The product listing specifies 8 Stealth-Slide tinted windows.

Does 12 Point ship blinds and stands?

Yes – 12 Point notes shipping to the continental U.S. and also offers local pickup.

What heights are available for the steel stand?

On the stand product page, you can select 8’, 12’, or 16’ height options.