Uhh wow that's a nice buck!! I happen to be from Upstate Ny myself if you need a hand with him.
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As for ground blinds? I love to make natural ground blinds. I hunt from the ground quite a bit. Like the challenge and thrill of being eye to eye with them. Wind and scent control are obviously the concerns, but I like the mobility of hunting on the ground and being able to adapt quickly.
Bit of advice..... if you are used to practicing from a stand, make sure you spend some time shooting from the ground or on a chair, knees, etc.......