Treestand or groundblind?

[Kain]

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]

Or   

The Shield by Hunterology

[Camp David]

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]

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]

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

[Machias]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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