I mostly hunt from the ground during gun season (muzzleloader). I have used a ground blind while bow hunting some - got 1 deer that way. There are pros and cons of hunting from the ground. I would always use a blind when bow hunting- it's very difficult to get a 30 yard or less shot on a deer if you're not camoflauged or concealed in some way. With a gun, it's a different story - you can hunt from the ground with or without a blind. Deer do notice blinds, however- so it's better to leave a blind up for awhile and let the deer get used to it. Turkeys are another story- you can pop the blind up that morning and often they'll strut by and not even notice you're there....