#2113688 - 10/15/10 08:16 PM
Bowhunting From the Ground
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Howa
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Anybody have any luck hunting from the ground with a bow? I'm thinking about sitting on a small ledge above a creek crossing, it's almost like being in a treestand, I'm still up above their line of sight. What ya think?
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#2113696 - 10/15/10 08:19 PM
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tndrbstr
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If the wind is in your favor Go for it...I hunt from the ground quite a bit...I usually slip a little while standing periodicly...
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#2113723 - 10/15/10 08:33 PM
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cecil30-30
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I never have,but my bro in law has been strictly bowhunting from the ground this year due to a back surgery...Yeah,and it ain't going to well for him...But alot of it could be him!! LOL
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#2113737 - 10/15/10 08:44 PM
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I tried it a couple of times this year and did get to draw on a little buck except he didn't give a good shot.
Make sure the wind is in your favor and BE STILL!
I plan on doing more ground bow hunting when all the leaves have fallen. By that time I can get more concealed on the ground than up in a barren tree.
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#2113741 - 10/15/10 08:49 PM
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Mag
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I've actually had more luck on the ground than I have in a stand! Need good back cover though
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#2113772 - 10/15/10 09:10 PM
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northeasthunter
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I shot a couple does and a buck last season all from the ground, if you do it right its great
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#2113784 - 10/15/10 09:15 PM
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A.Hall
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Hunt from a popup blind all the time.
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#2113936 - 10/15/10 11:13 PM
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alwaysoutdoors
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Ground hunting is great with some adjustments from stand hunting tactics.
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#2114230 - 10/16/10 09:47 AM
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southpaw14
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Its awesome, but its all about having the right blind with enough room for comfort and to make sure you brush it in really well.
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#2114385 - 10/16/10 11:58 AM
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I don't use a blind i just bury up. killed two yesterday on the ground and generally have good luck on the ground.
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#2114923 - 10/16/10 08:37 PM
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Hunted from the ground this afternoon...only complaint is I hate having to be super still on the ground without a blind.
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#2114976 - 10/16/10 09:03 PM
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SHAGEE
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I HAVE KILLED MORE FROM THE GROUND THEN I HAVE THE TREE BUT IVE ONLY BEEN HUNTING OUT OF STANDS FOR 3 OF THE LAST 17 YEARS OF HUNTING
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#2115467 - 10/17/10 09:45 AM
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HOOK
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Have two does from the ground. 1 was a stalk...most fun hunt of my life. The other occured just seconds after I climbed out of my treestand LOL. Working on more ground hunting.
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#2116442 - 10/17/10 09:23 PM
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Crosshairy
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I hunt from the ground very often, as the set-up is much quieter (and faster) than a climber for walk-in hunts. The worst part is that it's often less comfortable, especially if you don't have a good back stop, or there is a slope.
As far as archery hunting goes, I've drawn my compound a few times on does 2 years ago that got within 20 yards, but I never had a clear shot. I've since decided to use a crossbow to get my first kill under my belt.
You can get a roll-up camo net attached to 4 folding stakes for about $20 at Cabela's or Bass Pro (forgot which) that works awesome as a quickie ground blind setup. It weighs ounces, and is a great base material to work from (I'd recommend using branches/grass/etc in combination with it to add realism). Buy a lightweight padded seat with a shoulder strap, and you can be on your way to a very flexible ground blind setup for about 1-2 pounds of added weight.
I've probably killed about 2/3 of my deer hunting from the ground. I find it more immersive and exciting than sitting up in a tree. Good luck!
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#2116483 - 10/17/10 09:43 PM
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I would also recommend getting a leafy suit. Find a good tree where you can brush in and stand up while shooting.
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ive got a ground blind or ill brush myself in.play the wind.
