screw the treestand, it's just easier. ground hunting is basically more rewarding where i go. besides, if u hunt in a treestand u have to scout all the animal routine crap out. too much work=too much scouting=mature bucksprobably willknow there's too many humans. spot and stalk is the best tactic ever. besides, if u see a Pope & Young buck 100 yards away and ur in a treestand, ur screwed. but if ur ground hunting and youare goodat it... he's basically yours