11 Free DIY Deer Stand Plans

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If you're a deer hunter or know someone who is, you should consider using one of the below free deer stand plans to take your deer hunting to the next level.

These free building plans include free-standing deer stand plans, deer stands in trees, and box deer blinds. They are in a variety of sizes, all with different features, so you should find just the deer stand that will work best for your hunting ground.

You'll find diagrams, step-by-step building instructions, photos, material lists, cut lists, and more helpful resources as a part of these free deer stand plans. They have everything you need to help you succeed with your build.

Deer Blind

This 6x6 deer stand can hold several people at once and has windows on all sides. A list of materials and tools are given, and each object that's needed to build the deer stand are marked on an overview image so as to give a very easy-to-understand visual on how all the pieces fit together. In addition to an overview, the plan explains how to build a deer stand with step-by-step instructions and pictures. Deer Blind from My Outdoor Plans

Deer Tree Stand

This plan describes building a deer stand around a tree, so it also includes a hand-rail, platform, and a ladder. The instructions call for a 16-foot ladder and have details for putting all the pieces together, along with all the specific measurements. Over a dozen actual images of DIY deer stands are found at the bottom of this plan after the building instructions and illustrations. Deer Tree Stand from Hydrogen Electrolysis

Octagon Deer Blind

Download this PDF file to get a deer blind plan that's raised off the ground with a ladder entrance, but doesn't require a tree for support. This plan doesn't have as much of a text explanation as some of the others ​on this list. Instead, there are lots of drawings and measurements that you must focus on to understand how to build the deer blind. Octagon Deer Blind

DIY Deer Shooting Blind

This deer box stand plan has plenty of diagrams and directions to help you build it. It builds a great elevated deer blind that you can place anywhere you'd like. You'll also find lots of user photos and comments to make changes to your deer stand to include a blind and other features. DIY Deer Shooting Blind from My Outdoor Plans

Scheierl Deer Stand

The Scheierl deer stand is a ladder and floor/platform built alongside a tree, and it's one of the easier ones to build. All the instructions for this deer stand are in one image that you can save and print off. It includes a full list of materials that you need, 14 steps to get you through the building process, and measurements for all the cuts that need to be performed. This plan also has some modified versions of it that may be more suitable for what you're after. Scheierl Deer Stand

How to Build a Tree Stand from Musket Hunting

Musket Hunting has a free deer stand plan that's a simple yet sturdy seat in a tree with a ladder connected so you can easily get to it. There's a materials list, building instructions, and color photos to help you build this simple structure. How to Build a Tree Stand from Musket Hunting

Small DIY Deer Blind

How to Specialist has another free deer blind plan that will build you a small blind that has just enough room for one person. This free plan includes a materials list, tools list, diagrams, building instructions, and finishing tips. Small DIY Deer Blind from How to Specialist

DIY Box Blind for Deer Hunting

The Outdoor Texan has this free 4x8 deer blind plan on a single page with several images to follow along with. This deer blind may take around 10 hours to complete and is estimated to cost around $300. DIY Box Blind for Deer Hunting from The Outdoor Texan

Deer Shooting House

This free plan from How to Specialist is for a 4x6 deer box shooting house. Pictures and all the materials and tools are included so you can get your new deer stand up and running the same day you start. Be sure to check out part 2 through the link below for plans that help you make the roof and front door. Deer Shooting House from How to Specialist

Large Deer Hunting Blind

This is a free plan for a large, 8x10 deer blind. It sits on the ground and has 360-degree views via a window on all four sides. The estimated time to build this deer hunting blind is one week, but you can go at your own pace because all the directions, materials, etc., are laid out for you.
Large Deer Hunting Blind from My Outdoor Plans

DIY Square Deer Blind

If you want a square deer blind, this 6x6 plan for a deer blind is perfect. The illustrations make the extremely detailed directions even easier to follow. The top of this list features another square deer blind, but this one has you build a gable roof that'll prove helpful when it rains or snows. It also features windows on all sides and a door for easy access. DIY Square Deer Blind from Free Garden Plans

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