Tree stands or ground blinds?
#1
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 68

I am going to be taking up bow hunting this year, and just wanted to know if you guys prefer a stand or a blind to hunt from. I already have a ground blind from gun season, but was wondering if it would be worth investing in a tree stand.
#2
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Allegan, MI
Posts: 8,019

If you really plan to get into bow hunting whitetails to any extent, IMHO treestands are the only way to go! You'll quickly find you will want/need more than one though.
Last edited by Topgun 3006; 04-23-2013 at 04:42 PM.
#4
Typical Buck
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Northern WI
Posts: 853

Tree stands are more effective, but for portability into state lands where you can not put up a stand in advance, a ground blind has its advantages in that you can quietly set it up in a short time. There is also the safety issue, so if you go with a tree stand, get all proper safety equipment. Good to have both.
#5
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: North Idaho
Posts: 1,071

to add to this...there are climbing tree stands as well they open more opportunities...weight of the climbing tree stand is a big factor. The walk in with a 25+ stand is ok...walking out it feels like 100lbs lol. Always let someone know where you will be hunting in case something happens. A blind is ok if you can take it in take it out...but most public places and even private your stuff has the possibility of getting stolen..
Last edited by Wilcam47; 04-24-2013 at 02:48 PM.
#6

Tree stand all the way, I hunted from ground blinds rifle hunted growing up. Now I only hunt ground tree stands. You will be surprised how many more deer you see and hear from a tree stand, plus I find sitting in tree stands a lot more enjoyable since you feel more one with nature.
#7

Once you go ground blind you'll never go back. Treestands are nice once in a while, but then you always have to worry about the angle of shot, and branches are less visible. Also a lot more dangerous!
#8
Typical Buck
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Northern WI
Posts: 853

Interesting that you say this. I use both, and am also concerned about the safety. I will say this: Having a deer walk right by you while in a ground blind is pretty neat! On the other hand, not getting busted with a deer walking right by you (or staring you down) while in a ground blind can be pretty challenging too!