Rammer, looks like we're hunting similar terrain (I'm in ND). Do you use a lot of groundblinds? I've been fortunate enough to get bucks the past 2 years out of treestands, but in the 3,000+ acres I have available to hunt, there's only about 4 spots for treestands (shelterbelts in a good area). I've got a cheapy (Ameristep) groundblind and plan on using it more this year. Any tips for using a groundblind in wide open spaces? Put it near a cattail slough or just get it out there early so they're used to it?