Treestand or groundblind?

[Evoac05]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[buckfvr]

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]

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]

Neither, still hunting and stalking for me.

[seth30]

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]

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]

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.