I hunt 'em high as well as scent control and wind play but, ya just never know what the wind might do on a November day here in Michigan. Many times the wind is to my face at 2 and hard to the back at 6. I do believe I will do most of my hunting from the ground this year in a carbon lined pop up. In there I can wear my slippers, drink my coffee, take a nap while my daughter is on point. We used one for Spring turkey season and had many deer pass right by us in shooting distance. The trees have their advantages but, IMO, it's hard to get winded if you are totally concealed in a blind with the wind to your face..........