Author Topic: Treestand or groundblind? (Read 6382 times)

Evoac05 · « **on:** July 21, 2011, 07:24:35 PM »

Hello everyone, I was curious to see what people would say about this topic. I'm new to archery and was thinking about getting either a treestand or groundblind for deer hunting. Any suggestions? What do you prefer and why? Thanks

Bean Counter · « **Reply #1 on:** July 21, 2011, 08:00:46 PM »

I like a ground blind. Better protection from the elements, and no chance of falling to your death or serious injury. I believe tree stands account for more hunter injuries and death than all other forms of mishaps combined.

buckfvr · « **Reply #2 on:** July 21, 2011, 08:18:07 PM »

Most tree stand injuries are a result of transfering from ladder to stand, without tie off. ALso those who use screw in steps have many mishaps, so the statistics show.

I prefer tree stands and ladders, and I tie off all times.

Bean Counter · « **Reply #3 on:** July 21, 2011, 09:31:04 PM »

Glad the tree stand is working out for you. I'm a klutz--a man's gotta know his limits. be careful up there

saylean · « **Reply #4 on:** July 21, 2011, 09:37:14 PM »

I used a tree stand for the first time last year. While I liked being above everything, I just dont think its my cup of tea.
For one, it was noise carrying the thing into the area. For another, it was a ladderless one, so you climbed with the chair. I didnt like the idea of having to climb down if nature really called in a hurry.

I like ground blinds (ones I usually just make with tree limbs, etc). There is nothing like being on the ground with an animal you are hunting, only a few steps away.

BUT...thats just me. More power to those who love tree stands.

deerdog · « **Reply #5 on:** July 21, 2011, 09:58:02 PM »

I have and use both and both can be very effective sometimes there are just no trees around or are just not big enough to hang a stand. I do think that you can get away with more movement in a ground blind and there is nothing like a deer just a few feet way from you on the ground!

DBHAWTHORNE · « **Reply #6 on:** July 21, 2011, 10:27:43 PM »

Quote from: Bean Counter on July 21, 2011, 08:00:46 PM

I like a ground blind. Better protection from the elements, and no chance of falling to your death or serious injury. I believe tree stands account for more hunter injuries and death all other forms of mishaps combined.

"tree stands account for more hunter injuries and death"...almost but that is like blaming the guns for deaths. Falling is what leads to more hunter injuries and deaths than all other forms of mishaps combined. Wear a linemans belt when putting the stand in and have a prusik system anytime after. You should always have a safety. Your odds of falling will be very low. (I don't always follow this...sometimes I do...sometimes I don't...but I should)

Bean Counter · « **Reply #7 on:** July 22, 2011, 01:11:58 AM »

Quote from: DBHAWTHORNE on July 21, 2011, 10:27:43 PM

Quote from: Bean Counter on July 21, 2011, 08:00:46 PM
I like a ground blind. Better protection from the elements, and no chance of falling to your death or serious injury. I believe tree stands account for more hunter injuries and death all other forms of mishaps combined.

"tree stands account for more hunter injuries and death"...almost but that is like blaming the guns for deaths. Falling is what leads to more hunter injuries and deaths than all other forms of mishaps combined. Wear a linemans belt when putting the stand in and have a prusik system anytime after. You should always have a safety. Your odds of falling will be very low. (I don't always follow this...sometimes I do...sometimes I don't...but I should)

I think that statement is a bit of a stretch. Gun's only work in one very small, simple operation. The bullet comes out the same direction 100% of the time.

Tree stand injuries intermingle with inclement weather, fatigue, falling asleep, buck fever, slipping, etc, etc, etc.

Skyvalhunter · « **Reply #8 on:** July 22, 2011, 05:34:09 AM »

There are alot more people that use tree stands that only makes it logical there would be more accidents.

buckfvr · « **Reply #9 on:** July 22, 2011, 10:34:32 AM »

I have and occassionally use a ground blind too, but since I have all the time in the world to set tree stands way ahead of time, I like them. I tie off so as I can not fall out if I uh , accidentally doze. ANd, of course Ive never woke up to a buck in my set up too close to even get my bow off the hook. Especially way more than once........

Todd_ID · « **Reply #10 on:** July 22, 2011, 10:48:57 AM »

HAHAHA
I'm a recent treestand convert. I'll be in a tree from Sept till Dec. I've seen the results first hand and like what you can get away with that you can't on the ground. Sure you get a lot of activity running and gunning for bugling bulls, but shot opportunities are few and far between. With a treestand your encounters go way down, but your shot opportunities go way up. And the more opportunities you can get the better chance of filling the tag. And, yes, strap in from ground to stand to ground every single time.

pianoman9701 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 22, 2011, 11:09:34 AM »

Neither, still hunting and stalking for me.

seth30 · « **Reply #12 on:** July 22, 2011, 11:13:40 AM »

Quote from: saylean on July 21, 2011, 09:37:14 PM

I used a tree stand for the first time last year. While I liked being above everything, I just dont think its my cup of tea.
For one, it was noise carrying the thing into the area. For another, it was a ladderless one, so you climbed with the chair. I didnt like the idea of having to climb down if nature really called in a hurry.

I like ground blinds (ones I usually just make with tree limbs, etc). There is nothing like being on the ground with an animal you are hunting, only a few steps away.

BUT...thats just me. More power to those who love tree stands.

After the lugging around I am all covered in sweat, so that is my biggest draw back. If I can set up a few days prior then I will go for it, but not the day of the hunt.

Camp David · « **Reply #13 on:** July 22, 2011, 11:26:11 AM »

Tree stands offer sent reduction, better visibility. Ground blinds, easier to set up, can set up almost any where' easier to get in/out of. Cons: Tree stands: need the right tree in the right place, accidents. Ground blinds: deer will most likely be spooky to the new "thing" in their area (tree stands can be the same),

if your going to hunt from a blind...set it up as early in the season as possible to get the animals accustom to it. Also a good idea with tree stands.
I like the "view" from a tree stand much better than ground blind. This allows me to scout as I hunt.

I love my climber tree stand for archery white tails, for elk I'm on the ground stalking.

seth30 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 22, 2011, 11:55:32 AM »

Camp David, ever use it for bear, or yotes? I have used mine for bear and yotes, but learned I have to set up days prior through trial and error.

Kain · « **Reply #15 on:** July 22, 2011, 12:41:29 PM »

You could try a Shadow Shield. Looks like it might be a great cross between ground blind and spot and stalk.

Jim Shockey, ShadowShield Mirrored Hunting

Kain · « **Reply #16 on:** July 22, 2011, 12:48:42 PM »

Or

The Shield by Hunterology

Camp David · « **Reply #17 on:** July 22, 2011, 01:04:33 PM »

Quote from: seth30 on July 22, 2011, 11:55:32 AM

Camp David, ever use it for bear, or yotes? I have used mine for bear and yotes, but learned I have to set up days prior through trial and error.

Nope, not intentionally, but have had some close while i was waiting for deer. If I get to the point that i could pattern them...than they will become multi purpose deer/bear/yote stands.

Special T · « **Reply #18 on:** July 22, 2011, 01:15:59 PM »

If you ar archery hunting for Black tail then yes Tree stands are where its at... If you are hunting the east side, or some place that is specifically more open then ground blind is ok... I find that the more open an area is, the more hunter flock to it... hunters don't tend to like the thick brush, so i do..

jnevs23 · « **Reply #19 on:** July 22, 2011, 01:38:38 PM »

Why Not buy a treestand then build yourself some ground blinds?

Machias · « **Reply #20 on:** July 22, 2011, 03:06:00 PM »

I LOVE hunting out of treestands. I don't personally like the climbers or the ladder stands. I haven't had an opportunity to do much ground blind hunting, but I'd like to get one and just add it to my arsenal. There have been times in the past they would have been very handy.

rasbo · « **Reply #21 on:** July 22, 2011, 03:33:16 PM »

ladder stands rock,easy to put up and light,I buy the cheap ones and leave them in all year sometimes if the area is good,but if the rut is on Im still hunting and rattling

Machias · « **Reply #22 on:** July 22, 2011, 03:59:57 PM »

I am kind of a fanatic when it comes to tree stands and one of the biggest mistake guys make with tree stands is over hunting them or hunting them when the wind is wrong. Ladder stands are a pain in the butt to put up and or move so guys tend to hunt them even when the wind is wrong or they over hunt them. I like to have about 20 different stand locations pre-scouted and shooting lanes cut. Then depending on wind and other conditions I can slip in and be in my stand in about 5 minutes. That's just some experience of years and years of spending ALOT of time in tree stands in the midwest. Not saying anyone else is wrong or that I'm right, it's just an observation.

Evoac05 · « **Reply #23 on:** July 22, 2011, 06:54:05 PM »

Thanks everyone for your replies. I may just have to get both and see what I like best. You can never have too many hunting toys!

DBHAWTHORNE · « **Reply #24 on:** July 23, 2011, 07:31:30 PM »

Quote from: Bean Counter on July 22, 2011, 01:11:58 AM

Quote from: DBHAWTHORNE on July 21, 2011, 10:27:43 PM
Quote from: Bean Counter on July 21, 2011, 08:00:46 PM
I like a ground blind. Better protection from the elements, and no chance of falling to your death or serious injury. I believe tree stands account for more hunter injuries and death all other forms of mishaps combined.

"tree stands account for more hunter injuries and death"...almost but that is like blaming the guns for deaths. Falling is what leads to more hunter injuries and deaths than all other forms of mishaps combined. Wear a linemans belt when putting the stand in and have a prusik system anytime after. You should always have a safety. Your odds of falling will be very low. (I don't always follow this...sometimes I do...sometimes I don't...but I should)

I think that statement is a bit of a stretch. Gun's only work in one very small, simple operation. The bullet comes out the same direction 100% of the time.

Tree stand injuries intermingle with inclement weather, fatigue, falling asleep, buck fever, slipping, etc, etc, etc.

You have a point...they aren't exactly alike...but that is why I said "almost". However, using proper treestand safety is very much like using proper gun safety. Accidents caused by all of the things you mentioned (inclement weather, fatigue, falling asleep, buck fever, slipping) can be prevented in most cases by using proper treestand safety. Many firearm accidents happen in the same types of situations (inclement weather, fatigue, falling asleep, buck fever, slipping). However, by using proper firearm safety you can prevent most accidents during these situations. So...that is why I say blaming the treestand (for the falling) is almost like blaming the firearm. Failing to use proper treestand safety is what leads to the majority of accidents with hunters but it's not the treestands fault in most cases (sometimes even when the stand fails it shouldn't result in a life or death situation if proper treestand safety is used). I know I need to follow it better from time to time. Of course I always wear a safety but I should always be strapped in at all time of using a tree stand. Generally when I put them up I don't wear a linemans belt (like I should) for the initial climb.

hillbilli · « **Reply #25 on:** August 18, 2011, 11:50:57 PM »

I got a lightweight (summit openshot) climbing tree stand a few years ago.. probably the best deer hunting i have made for bowhunting.. depends on where and how you hunt I guess.. but it works for me..

crow killer · « **Reply #26 on:** August 28, 2011, 06:34:35 PM »

I prefer ground blind unless u practice out of a treestand I prefer ground blind

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