mauser I got my first bowkill from the ground, I have hunted from the ground for years and from stands also, I like the ground though.

There are several things that are crucial hunting from the ground #1 is the wind, when on the ground if a deer is, or gets downwind of you, you are BUSTED!

#2 is if you can find it is a large tree in front of you, this allows you to move and draw undetected, the secret is the second you spot the deer, freeze, wait until it puts its head down and then step directly to the tree, with the bow down on the side of the tree you will be shooting from, if the deers view is blocked entirely at this point you can draw and aim into your shooting lane, when the deer enters it, release. The nice thing about this if the deer decides not to enter the shooting lane in a timely manner, the tree will be bloccking his view of you, you can let down without getting busted and draw as he enters the lane.

#3 You should have multiple shooting lanes, but enough cover to at a minimum break up your profile and cover behind you to prevent you being silhouetted.

To me the biggest advantage to shooting from the ground is 90% of the time you will always be able to stand and draw exactly like you practice, unlike a tree stand where unless the deer is staight ahead of you, you will have to turn your torso to take the shot.

You need to practice shooting on one knee also, once you master shooting from one knee you will find you are more accurate than standing.

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