Well I got my first bowkill from the ground last night and have killed a bunch with a gun from the ground. I prefer natural stands, fallen trees, a big stump, anything that does 2 things, first it must have enough cover in front to either totally block a view of me or at least break up my image, second it must have a good backdrop to do the same. If you want to build a natural or build a blind on the ground, you should have it built well before the season to allow the deer to get used to it and have it "AIRED OUT". I love hunting from the ground if it is the right circumstances, but I don't mind hunting from a tree as long as it is a permanent stand, I just do not feel comfortable in a climbing or hanging stand.

The Tazman aka Martin Price
Founder and President of
Virginia Disabled Outdoorsmen Club