Blind vs Tree Stand

[Bucaramus]

I've killed a pile of deer out of a ground blind. Once they get used to them they don't pay them any attention anymore.

 

[NCHillbilly]

I have a good ground blind. I never use it any more. I just sit against a tree. The blind spooks them a lot more than you do.

 

[MADEINFLA]

This what I did in your situation. Works great!!!

 

[furtaker]

I've never been much of a ground hunter but those Millennium tree seats look interesting. I'm probably going to order one before deer season.

 

[TJay]

I hunt at ground level a little more each year. Either my Hammock or natural cover.

 

[tcward]

I've killed a pile of deer out of a ground blind. Once they get used to them they don't pay them any attention anymore.

Yep. Set it up about a month out and camo it in a little and you will be fine.

 

[Hillbilly stalker]

I've never been much of a ground hunter but those Millennium tree seats look interesting. I'm probably going to order one before deer season.

They are the bomb. I have several different types of seats but they are the most comfortable.

 

[Buckstop]

Have used pop up blinds, particularly out west in open country and late season cold conditions. Great when two people are hunting together too.

But for SE hunting I like just a turkey lounger and shooting sticks. Has a back so you don't need a tree to be comfortable. Just need a little cover to back up to that breaks up your outline. Any patch of gum trees or fennels will do. I usually set up a little further back from the travel route to avoid them walking up on or behind me.

 

[Kris87]

I hunt out of a blind a decent amount, but it is my absolute last option. I don't like the way your scent lingers as much when bowhunting. I'm a firm believer that being in a tree and the way thermals work, you can get away with more from a tree with deer downwind. Not nearly as much when on the ground. Just my experiences.

 

[antharper]

I find myself 90% of the time in my climber . But in the right situation a ground blind is hard to beat .
I set one up last season on a couple good crossings in planted pines mostly for my dad or daughter . They are comfortable and work . Here’s the proof

 

[WOODIE13]

Ground blinds for me, but do use tree stands a little bit.

In your case, maybe a tripod would fill the bill with all the small trees

 

[Jack Flynn]

Joined a new club that has plenty of Deer but tons of 2nd level pine (small and spindly). Look like no safe trees for a tree stand. Which is better? A ground blind or Tree Stand?

Over the last 30 years since double bull made blinds. I've killed a pile of very nice bucks out of them. I'd rather blind hunt in a place like your talking about than anything. I've had bucks walk right by it.

 

[Jack Flynn]

Most all of these shots are 200 to 500 yds. I set a blind up where I can see the furthest and still use some pvc shooting rests we made for father's day 25 or so years ago. A comfortable chair is a must. Be ready to shoot, they either won't see the blind or stare at it while I'm pulling the trigger. No one hunts these places soooooo you might see 1 or 10 animals or more. If you can whistle, use it. It stops them dead in their tracks. Try it you'll be blown away.

 

[James12]

Each have their place. Have killed big deer from each. Whether you're gun or bow hunting can sway scenarios too, but nothing is beating the wind. Hard to argue a blind in inclement weather. For me, there’s nothing like watching rut crazed chasing from a saddle, and being able to swing to see from any direction.