I've had lots of succes by bowhunting from the ground.

Good advice above!

Do not sit out in the open. Have something behind you and around you to let your camo blend in.

Keep movement to a minimum.

Play the wind.

Clear the area you are sitting of leaves and forest debri to prevent making noise.

It is best to set up for farther shots instead of getting up close and personal. Practice long distance shooting.

Be sure to camo face and handswith make up or head net and gloves.


A leafy type 3D outfit ( Ghille type suit ) goes a long way when hunting from the ground.


Try to be as scent free as possible.

Make sure you are always in position and ready to draw your bow. Don't lay bow across the ground or sit in a way that requires lots of movement to get bow ready to draw. This right here will cost you more opportunitys than anything.

Make surethe bottom limb of your bow is not going to hit the ground when you draw or fire your bow. Try a few practice draws around your postion to check this out BEFORE a deer appears. It is pretty frustrating when you are at full draw and find out that the bottom cam is touching the ground and you can't aim your sights low enough. Trust me!