This doesn't have to be an either or proposition.During primitive weapons season,I mostly hunt on the ground.It's hot,the cover is very thick being mostly hardwoods and the deer aren't as skittish.I like getting to my spot and set up w/the least amount of noise.When general firearms comes in,I go to my stand frequently.The leaves have mostly fallen,it's cooler and many hunters unknowingly push deer.On stand,I've had both hunter and deer pass under me never knowing I was there.Sharing a ground blind w/a friend,2 doe broke from a tree line about 65 yards away and came right at us.We ducked as one jumped over us and the second one put on the brakes and went directly around behind us.Take your pick!