#2114923 - 10/16/10 08:37 PM
Re: Bowhunting From the Ground
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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
Re: Bowhunting From the Ground
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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
Re: Bowhunting From the Ground
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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
Re: Bowhunting From the Ground
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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
Re: Bowhunting From the Ground
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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.
