I've hunted both, and have found that I belong in a tree. Don't know what it is, but when I'm on the ground, in a blind or otherwise, I can't get a shot - the deer see me. Never have bagged a deer with a bow from the ground. Rifle - different deal altogether. I like being above the action where I can see better, the deer don't seem to spot me as easily, and my scent stays high above the ground for longer. Just makes sense to me to be in a tree.