Have read your posts and you guys seem like a great group. I am new to hunting. I will be shotgun hunting deer in Carroll county Illinois the weekends before and after thanksgiving. Obviously I have a lot of questions and a lot to learn. Unfortunately I don't have anyone exprienced at deer hunting to guide me.

Can someone recommend a good video on deer hunting for beginners? It seems like there are a lot of them out there. I want something that will be instructional not just scenes of deer kills.

Is a tree stand a necessity? I understand that it improves my chances but if I hunt from the ground, do I stand a chance or am I wasting my time?

Finally, is it possible to have a deer tested for CWD privately?

Thanks in advance for your help. Keep up the good work.

Robert