Sure tree stands are more demanding to hunt from.
Tree stand or blind for bowhunting.
You don t need a tree.
First you ve got to squelch your inner chicken and climb into the thing often in the dark and up frosty steps or pegs.
I hunt more from treestands but i ve done some deer hunting and deer killing from ground blinds too.
However inexpensive options usually provide little room and low ceilings which cause problems when hunting with vertical bows like compounds and recurves.
Treestand hunting requires mature trees preferably straight.
Some ground blinds cost less than 50.
That s okay if it works for you.
Bowhunters must choose trees in good condition not dead or rotting.
For bowhunters a tree stand may sometimes severely affect mobility.
Treestands vary in price but a basic hang on stand and climbing sticks to reach the stand can be had for about 100.
Stools creak bows and rifles clunk against sidewalls and frames and arrows catch on well everything in the blind.
But the little windows provided can be restricting sometimes.
They must be strong enough to safely support the bowhunter s weight.
Deer hunting from ground blinds.
Here are some things for and against this method of hunting.
Ground blinds are fairly mobile.
If you find a suitable tree near a likely deer trail or feeding area a well positioned treestand is an excellent hunting tool.
Hang on and climbing tree stands offer good mobility while ladder stands are stifling.
The ground blind scores somewhat better when it comes to mobility.