I have 3 climbers.

I hunt 90% from the ground.

Some areas you have to hunt from a tree to have the best chance.

I hunt in very hilly country with steep ravines and creek bottoms. Deer like to travel the creeks. I set up where a major trail in the creek bottom comes very close to the steep hillside. I get above the trail about 15 to 25 feet higher than the trail just like being in a treestand. Many times the hillside I set up on is so steep that I have to take a shovel and make a flat spot to stand on and shoot. I am just as high and above the deer as someone in a treestand would be. But my ground spot is better than a treestand because behind me is the hillside and I am not outlined by the sky.

I have also taken many deer while sneaking down old logging trails especially when it is wet and I can do it silently. This is my favorite way to hunt, even if it is raining. I have walked right up to 15 yard shots doing this.

I usually make a natural blind and add some camo netting. I have made great blinds inside a laurel bush making just enough room to hide in it and have a good view out in front. I have also stood behind big trees and peeked at the deer and then drew my bow from behind the tree and then slowly leaned around the tree at full draw to make the shot.

The areas that I hunt that are flats is where I mostly use treestands because I cant set up above the deer.

I agree you will get scented more from the ground under most conditions.