I would never shy away from a good area due to having to hunt on the ground. I would say the majority of my deer taken have come from the ground. I love stand hunting as well, it does let you see better, farther and lets you get away with more movement, etc. But for sheer thrill the ground is much better, being on their level and knowing your movements have to be concealed and calculated...well that's hunting in a nut shell.

So go for it, get in that area that no man wants to venture and be prepared to have some fun. Don't forget wind direction is an absolute key on the ground!!!!!