keep in mind that anytime we dig down, we need to insure that there are no animal trails anywhere above where we plan to build. Heck of a way to bag a deer.

to keep out of sight, first you need to dig down about a foot or more. This way your shelter need not be as tall. Maybe then those messy hunters will leave your home away from home alone. It will likely need new branches on top if you are away from it for a long time. Another cure could be finding a camping partner who could stay around camp while you are else where. Problem then will be not getting hit by those same hunters.

Dig underground, use branches to support tunnel and main room, dig ventilation shafts from main room to between tree roots, use grate patterned branches tied with cordage as preventative wild animal invasion plan. Construct hatch through same manner, weave plant material into it, place dirt on top. Snow will hide it in winter, plant plants from surrounding area on the dirt on top for the warmer seasons.

I’ve been studying shelters and bug out places that are not paid for property, I’m looking at USFS sites, but the big thing is concealment. It’s going to be hard to build a shelter that hunters can’t find and destroy. These guys are horrible for doing this. I live in the mountains, but want a shelter to use if the Obama squad comes looking.