i hunt quite a bit on the ground also and have seen many deer that way (i've started making ground blinds from branches, tree, etc). actually have seen the 4 biggest bucks i've ever seen from the ground over the past 4 years or so, 2 when I was walking (got to within 30 yards or so on them and they never new I was there - never got a shot). it's really amazing how much the wind can do for you.