It all depends on the ground that you want to hunt, the ability of the hunter to spot and stalk, and most importantly the animal that you will be "spot and stalking". For example, the reason that you find the treestand to be the most popular is that the majority of bowhunting is done east of the Mississipi River. It's a fairly safe assumption to make that we have more public land out west than the others east of us. Therefore, treestands offer a better chance of a hunter being able to hunt the land that they have access to. Also, you have to take into the account what you are hunting. Blinds offer better hunting opportunities for a few species. Antelope and turkey are two of these. Both of these species have tremendous eyesight and can see movement in great detail. Here in Idaho where my husband (Idahoelkinstructor) and I hunt, I've never been on a hunt for deer when I haven't used the spot and stalk method. I will admit that I've only been in a treestand once during an elk hunt. Didn't quite like it up there that high! [] So, I'll stick to the spot and stalk method for that to!