RE: Treestand or ground blind?
Dirt, the only time I use a ground blind is when I'm bowhunting turkey. When I first started bowhunting for deer, I was also kind freaked out with the height. But back then, I was in a climber that was very unstable and I was nervous the whole time I was in it. After buying a quality sturdy stand and a good harness, the height was no longer a factor. IMHO, the scent-control of being up higher is a big plus, but for where I hunt, the better visibility is priceless! If you decide that the height is too much, there are ground blinds that offer scent-control "interiors" that will certainly be a help when deer hunting.