How to SUCCESSFULLY hunt DEER on the GROUND | Traditional Bowhunting

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[@afaithfulman]

I'm told by reliable sources that almost all hunting was from the ground until the 70's. I don't think Fred Bear or Howard Hill ever hunted from a tree and they killed a lot of game. It's about becoming part of the woods, learning how the wind works and how to use it to your advantage. Just remember, you're in their living room. You'll make plenty of mistakes but you'll also learn something new first hand and have a great time doing it !

[@EthanPageHunter]

Your probably correct

[@Backwater-wanderer]

In Fred Bear’s field notes he mentions hunting from an elevated platform a time or two. I think one hunt was for Tigers in India, and maybe another hunt in Africa. But I’ve never heard him do that in regards to white tail or bear

[@markeverson5849]

There were a few old wooden tree stands made out of 2 by 4 and plywood usually built by landowners but not always back in the 60s and 70s I grew up bow hunting since the late 1960s with recurve bows and killed a lot of deer things were way different back then and a lot of things I see on the market for hunting now I invented back then talking with my boys and others trying to improve I could have been rich if I would have patented my ideas for bow hunting and fishing back in the even in the 1980s it just boggles the mind to see all of the gadgets they have now that I already invented and talked about and Drew pictures of on paper years ago but I have killed deer sitting on the ground it works in the right time and place I believe in camouflage why not and I believe in a swivel seat which is a huge advantage to being able to move in the direction of the deer without getting up or jerky movements like a swivel seat on top of a 5-gallon bucket for example is a wonderful thing an old office chair from a garage sale with adjustable height in 360° spin :-)

[@gregmontalvo2737]

Great video. Few people talk about this, but humans hunted from the ground for thousands of years.

[@EthanPageHunter]

Absolutely

[@rudygeorgiamulesandcountry1594]

Forty years ago, most people were still hunting on the ground !

[@ML-ks2lj]

We also used to hunt from above as well. I don't use a stand lol if the spot is good but to thick and there's a tree in the right spot on the right days I will 200 percent climb it

[@dianapetre4427]

Good video. A key point that is crucial to a successful ground hunt - you must play the wind at all times & ensure you are downwind of where you expect to see deer (on a trail, visiting a scrape, at the intersection of two trails, etc.). Have multiple ground stands/locations pre-scouted and selected prior to hunting and pick the stand that is the most downwind at the time you plan to hunt. If low to no wind speed is forecasted, you must consider the impact of thermals, especially in hilly terrain. A deer’s nose is it’s best defense mechanism to detecting danger & its ability to detect movement is the second.

[@JacobBoyter-fw4gi]

I do agree with this to a point but I killed my biggest buck on the ground in work clothes never looked at wind direction

[@charlesleblanc6638]

Been doing this natural ground blind hunting for quite a few decades now, and what I've experienced being the the most important, was back cover and minimum movement.

[@EthanPageHunter]

Both correct

[@leeaaron6182]

Great video, probably one of the single most helpful videos I have seen on hunting from the ground. I wish I saw this video sooner, as I’ve made many mistakes you help people avoid here. Placement and how to camo yourself from the ground to get your draw is something it has taken me a lot of time and failed opportunities to learn the hard way.

[@EthanPageHunter]

Thanks! It’s rewarding in the end!

[@americanwoodsman4206]

I love hunting on the ground, that's how I learned to hunt. I've been doing it that way for more than 50 years, and I still do it that way today. You've got to have a good seat that's quiet when you shift your weight on it, especially when you're bowhunting. I've been using a Ground Effect hunting seat, (it's made by 03 Outfitters), and it's by far the best seat that I have ever used. It's super portable and it makes absolutely no noise even when the temperatures are well below freezing. It easily fits in my backpack too, so where ever I go it goes with me. Check it out.

[@EthanPageHunter]

Seats are a big help.

[@L2fish]

They also are very familiar with their surroundings. Such as if you are standing there, they may not know what you are but realize you weren't there the last time they came through. They pickup movement very well. If you move they see you, trust me camo or not. They see like 180 degrees with both eyes.

[@c13ones]

Been hunting the ground as a bow hunter for awhile and had great success. I don’t really want to do it any other way now from what I learned playing the ground game. They come so close and it makes the bow very easy. I seen it in the comments and there is 2 critical things along with wind.. background and timing of your movements. Vision is limited and things happen fast but its very rewarding when ready. Mobility is nice too like you mentioned. I setup places watch the deer move and then relocate to what I leaned instantly. Killed a lot I shouldn’t have because of instant mobility. Great video btw.

[@EthanPageHunter]

It’s hard to go back to a tree once you learn the game. Thanks you and best of luck this season!

[@c13ones]

Facts! Same to you!

[@russellcrawford4809]

When I was younger and in better health I would pack my climbing stand and gear a mile or so through the woods to hunt. I thought you couldn't hunt without getting way up a tree. I've killed more deer while setting 30-40 ft up. Couple heart attacks and heart surgery later I just slip in with a small folding camo stool or small folding camo chair .. I use fallen limbs and create a brush blind. I have a nice pop up but hardly ever use it. As long as I hunt the wind correctly, STAY IN THE SHADOWS AND STILL , I still take as many deer as I want. Thank you for this video. I believe the younger and newer hunters need to know that most of the equipment and gear hunting videos and magazines try to convince you that you need are unnecessary

[@EthanPageHunter]

I agree entirely. Thanks for the wisdom 🤙🏼

[@rickyt.9482]

I've harvested many deer just sitting against a tree or in some cover on the ground.when I first started hunting that was the only way I hunted. Nowadays if I'm ground hunting I prefer my crossbow for obvious reasons,less movement being the main reason, but I've harvested deer with my compound bow a few times ground hunting.great video..

[@EthanPageHunter]

Thanks and best of luck!

[@pegtop5455]

In the 70’s I remember first hearing about hunting out of a tree. No one had a tree stand, but had usually heard of it. The word was “deer do not look up”; it might have even been “deer CAN NOT look up”. And it seemed true at that time. Now they are born looking up, it seems. Selective breeding. Look up, or never live to have babies that look up.

[@EthanPageHunter]

All prey animals evolve in ways.

[@andyrusscher2271]

Thank you for all the tips in this video. I only ground hunt and this is my 2nd season hunting. Your channel has been tremendously helpful!

[@EthanPageHunter]

That means a lot thank you. Hunt hard and good luck

[@ML-ks2lj]

Just remember you need horizontal cover, vertical cover, over head cover and a back drop to break up the human silhouette. Wind in your face and get you some research on thermals. Try not to hunt with the sun illuminate you.

[@growingupweston971]

Wow. This was on point. THANK YOU! This is my 2nd year hunting and I have not been successful. I’m excited to use this info for tonight’s ground hunt!

[@EthanPageHunter]

Good luck!

[@bcreed9348]

Thanks for posting! I don't have alot of time to hunt and scout right now, so I've been "run & gun" with my longbow and tree stand. The problem with that is if the wind shifts, or I need to make a move for other reasons, its not so easy. Ground hunting could really add some flexibility. Great video.

[@EthanPageHunter]

Thank you and good luck!

[@sprk11]

good old spot and stock. Some of us just love a good old walk and if we get something then great

[@shenyathewelder9695]

What I’m understanding is that breaking up the body shape is more helpful than most of the coloring, so I think I will harvest grasses and green twigs to tie them to myself like the jewelry of a mad Druid.

[@BillCadmus]

Great tools and tips!

[@EthanPageHunter]

Thank you

[@danielalbright5115]

Two hip replacements, vertigo, and age have me hunting from blinds or on the ground these days. My favorite method for ground hunting is with a saddle. It gives you the advantage of using the tree for cover. I can sit or lean and a deer can only see a few inches of you. I can also use the tree to hide the movement of drawing the bow. You're just a blob at the base of the tree. My saddle, which I wear in is like wearing a belt, (CGM Sidewinder), with the tether and knee pads is barely 2 pounds of gear. I got tired of hauling a chair. I bought a used Guido's Web and a JX3 off eBay but haven't used them yet, but man are they comfortable. No need to keep your knees against the tree as they have a stand off. They will bring your total weight to about 10 pounds or so but both serve as pack frames and are very comfortable to wear in. I'll never haul a chair around the woods again, and I'm not sitting on the ground or shooting from a kneeling position, too old for that stuff.

[@EthanPageHunter]

Good on you for still being out there my friend

[@matthewhyre6545]

I have done that years ago me and my grey bark black widow have done it turkey hunting too. Good luck!!!👍👍👍

[@SlowEarl1]

Awesome info! Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I am a new traditional bow Hunter.

[@EthanPageHunter]

Thank you. Best of luck out there 🤙🏼

[@flatlanderoutdoors2549]

Great tips thanks for sharing, I’ve been wanting to hunt more off the ground and think I’m going to give it a go.

[@EthanPageHunter]

Do it. Good luck

[@tahoe829]

Excellent video , I learned alot today. Will give it a try.

[@EthanPageHunter]

Goad to help. Good luck

[@slimhanson2483]

Great video! Been ground hunting for 40+ years cuz I'm afraid of heights!! Stay in the shadows!!❤

[@EthanPageHunter]

Glad you like it 🤙🏼

[@markconnelly6928]

This is extremely well put together. I’ve been trying to find tips on hunting from the ground for a while now. I’m a new hunter and it just isn’t in the budget this year to get a tree stand. I feel so disadvantaged at times when I’m out there and it’s frustrating. I will definitely keep these tips in mind when I get back out there. Thank you for sharing!

[@EthanPageHunter]

You’re welcome. I spent many of my first years bow hunting on the ground and those lessons contribute to my success today. Best of luck

[@charlesleblanc6638]

No need to feel disadvantaged. You can set up in front of natural cover almost anywhere, think of it as having the lightest set up out there, just having a small tripod stool.

[@leeaaron6182]

I’m with you brother, I started bowhunting last year and I only hunt from the ground. It was a challenge I wanted, but almost no one shows you how to do it. I’ve made many mistakes and have blown my chances many times with stupid things, and that’s on top of the many times I sit and see nothing. It is frustrating but I think in reality, people that are honest, this takes a long time to master and start seeing success in. That’s what my wife and family try to tell me when I come in discourage haha.

[@chetgray5697]

Hey make yourself a ground blind with wooden stakes and camouflage fabric or burlap. Just tack the fabric to four steaks, and you can stick em in the ground when you find a spot you wanna set but you want the comfort of additional cover.

[@samcolt938]

Thank you for putting out this video. It is very well timed, I am headed out with my long bow tomorrow in an areas were I do not have permission to hang stands.

[@EthanPageHunter]

Best of luck

[@bark1actual785]

I’ve always ground hunted. Bought a stand and I just hate it, I just know I’m in a bad spot no matter how well I set it up

[@boomer6942]

Harvested 19 Black tail deer on the ground still hunting.

[@EthanPageHunter]

Heck of a record

[@allenlarabie8854]

Awesome information.. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@EthanPageHunter]

Thank you!

[@allenlarabie8854]

@BackwardsHatNation lm up in Northeastern Ontario Canada... hunting in Port Loring area. Have alot of of problems with too many Wolves and Coyotes.

[@markgreeno470]

Great content 👍🏻👊🏻

[@EthanPageHunter]

Thank you much

[@hiddenmortimer5189]

Awesome video. Someday I’ll be out of this crummy desert in Az and in the real woods of the Midwest or east coast and will apply these tips. Thanks

[@EthanPageHunter]

Best of luck!

[@___i3ambi126]

Watched this with a small window while I did other work. I couldnt see ya half the time. lol

[@adamredden2007]

I'm just too hyper 😅. Still hunting requires a lot of ability to be STILL, much of the time. I also just love the field of elevated vision. All that being said, I prefer to be on the ground. I really love it during a light rain. I'll try and learn something from this, thanks

[@mussersbowsboatsandscience6610]

becuase of my size I don't like to tree stands, I have been quite successful just sitting on the ground next to a tree watching a trail.

[@BlanchardsBees]

My first archery buck was sitting on the ground. Had a few stare downs 👀 before I could take the shot.

[@EthanPageHunter]

I live for those stare downs. That’s how my first buck was

[@bowhuntingsoul2149]

Great video. Great tips 👍

[@EthanPageHunter]

Thank you

[@phineasj.whoopee1786]

Excellent presentation

[@EthanPageHunter]

Thank you

[@chippooutdoors5325]

new subscriber sounds like a great channel to learn from

[@EthanPageHunter]

Welcome aboard

[@matthewlawrence7080]

Good video but you’re gonna get busted a lot especially draw while the deer is parallel to you. Usually I have the most cover on the side they are coming from and in front on me it’s way easier to draw and take a quartering away shot line up with the opposite leg and let it fly. Just a little tip from 35 yrs of killen bucks on the ground

[@EthanPageHunter]

As the video states, timing is key. But yes. Quartering alway is always best but not always possible.

[@sasquatchhungwell3246]

Should of made a video of you getting it done instead of just talking bout it.

[@vancepowers6427]

Im going hunting for my first time tomorrow. I’ll be hunting from the ground. Thanks for the video.

[@EthanPageHunter]

That’s awesome. Best of luck

[@billward6478]

Excellent video, my goals for this year, lofty as they may be, is a deer from the ground, natural blinds and with my selfbow

[@EthanPageHunter]

Not lofty at all. Good luck!

[@billward6478]

@@EthanPageHunterthank you, best of luck to you the rest of your season

[@kylebell850]

Suscribed. I want to do this. Thanks for the tips.

[@EthanPageHunter]

Thank you so much. And best of luck!

[@ML-ks2lj]

The deers eye sight is 320 degrees around but 2 dimensional. However they can spot the slightest ov movement and when that happens they can pin you really well. Beware of the head bob lol they do that to entice movement when they think they see you

[@CodyLynn100]

I will add a comment for camo and scent control, I was wearing my combination of realtree brush shirt and pants and a mossy oak tree pattern ski/face mask. I'm on public ground with a walking path cutting through it and was going down the path to see what was around the bend before pulling out for the day. In this area, there is practically no low brush and I had one tree about 2 yards from me, almost between myself and a deer that popped out from around a brush pile. I stood as still as I could, bow was on my side, so I had no chance of getting a shot, and the deer decided I looked like a funny tree. I was hoping it would turn and walk away, but instead it looked directly at me and started to come towards me, moving its head to figure out what I was. I had a small chance when it crossed the side of the tree, but wasn't quick enough and had to freeze again. It focused on me a good bit longer before I twitched or something that caused it to spook.

[@EthanPageHunter]

You’ll see similar results with solids and plaid shirt. But that’s a great experience 100%

[@greghannigan4702]

I just like to stay mobile that's my main reason. Even when I did hunt in a tree stand if I noticed that the deer were using a different trail and skirting around me at the time I would get down and move. Eventually I just ditched the stand all together. Plus when I do a rattling scene/call, I will punch the ground like a deer stamping I will grab a tree branch and run it through the leaves real loud then rattle grunt and if I don't get a response then I'll move 20 to 30 yd and do it again so it sounds like it's actual deer that are moving through the woods and not in one spot consistently instantly and I've had a lot more luck. It's a lot more realistic the problem is your eye to eye with the deer and a lot of times by the time I see him there at 50 yd are closerBecause for some reason no matter which way I face they always come-from-behind me. It literally does not matter even if I set up for them to come down when for some reason they come from upwind behind it doesn't matterThey always surprise me. I've had them come running in so fast that I still had the horns in my hand literally within 3 and a 1/2 seconds they were eyeballed eyeball with me at 15 yds. It's crazy action. Plus last year I have to take out Into the Woods I don't have to carry a stand I don't have to carry a pop-up blind. It just works better for me

[@damonphalin6023]

Like hunting on the ground, hardest part is being comfortable, legs falling asleep etc. if you can’t get comfortable, you won’t sit still and chances are if you are in a super comfortable position it’s not conducive to drawing your bow so it’s finding that happy medium, a small chair is nice however, your terrain dictates if you can use it or not . Have you had luck using the portable three seats that just attached to a tree?

[@EthanPageHunter]

I am planning on experimenting with some of those options. Most my experience is just on the bare ground.

[@moviemavenmom]

Thanks so much for this video! Questions: what time of day are you typically heading out to your spot and how long are you staying in the same spot?

[@EthanPageHunter]

I like to get in 1 hour before sunrise (half hour before first light) and afternoons just depends. Could be any time but I stay generally 4ish hours

[@69wdforty]

Im going to be hunting with my recurve all season long and strictly from the ground on public land in NWF thick woods and tricky to hunt but it is possible.

[@EthanPageHunter]

Best of luck!

[@jamesvicker65]

Love the video. Wish you'd have covered being surprised from behind

[@EthanPageHunter]

Happens once in awhile. Hunting trails and crossings it’s very rare

[@davidlanzillotti4441]

Thanks. Nice video. You use rattling, grunt or bleating calls much? Any scent control?

[@EthanPageHunter]

I don’t believe in scent products.. deers nose are far more powerful than manufactured gimmicks. I’ve not found rattling to always pay off it’s very situationally dependent and best with a decoy. I don’t call much unless it’s to a deer I see. And that is usually snort wheeze. Those work very regularly.

[@turtleman5111]

I agree about scents; they are worthless! However! I have called in many nice bucks using a rattle bag in conjunction w/the Can, and some grunts. Nothing works 100% of the time, but if there is a horny buck around, hears a horny doe+2 bucks fighting... They come looking!! But, back to your vid, I ground hunt because I'm old, but they see my white face from 100 yds away! So, I always use a mask or paint. Seriously, I've had deer come to 10 yds away; they aren't sure what I am-looks like a human, but it doesn't. By then I have the arrow thru them. I even try to use those in gun season

[@sumtingwong4997]

Good job brother. There has been plot times where I know I would have got a better shot from the ground under my stand

[@EthanPageHunter]

Absolutely

[@davemitchell7270]

Im worried about my stand placement not because of the wind but because of my silhouette. Just like you said. I knew I blew it when I did it that day. It’s okay if I stay frozen I suppose. What to do? On having whatched your tutorial it hit me! I own my own land so cutting tress is not an issue……cut down a hemlock and run it up beside my tree stand . Thanks Dave

[@EthanPageHunter]

Creating cover is often necessary

[@rontruocchio5744]

good video and i could of watched for hours. been bow hunting on ground for many years. like the host said don't give the deers a clean full picture of you. i'll find a tree that gives me shots from three sides and hides me from the fourth. i immediately clear all leaves and debri away from all around the tree so i can quietly reposition myself if need be. theres always downed branches around so i will drag a few to my spot and position them around me to break up my image. now if i see the deer before it sees me i have a good chance of connecting.

[@EthanPageHunter]

Well said 🤙🏼

[@Kingbgreen5]

Might sound weird but, Do you have any thoughts on how you actually sit on the ground? Kneeling? Siting cross legged? Open legged? Can never figure it out when I’m out there

[@EthanPageHunter]

I generally stand it sit on my legs/knees

[@georgemorrison1888]

Very informative and timely Ethan, thanks. I was out this weekend after white-tails for the first time since I was quite young. I used a combination of tree stand and natural ground blind, depending on the situation. My biggest problem on the ground is finding a position from which to shoot. I noticed you were on your knees. Can you stay in that position for a long time? I can not. Do you sometimes sit and if so stand or kneel before shooting which would be a lot of movement? I guess I am looking for suggestions on what to do to remain somewhat comfortable on the ground but still be able to shoot.

[@EthanPageHunter]

I stand quite often. I have carpenter knees and kneeling kills me after so long. There are some great options for seats and stools out there that I have been wanting to explore for some time now. I think that would be helpful for you.

[@rogerhook8002]

Check out the Waldrop Pac Seat. @@EthanPageHunter

[@caseyrayburn5887]

​@BackwardsHatNation I just picked up a swivel seat at cabellas and it is absolutely amazing. It's not heavy and very comfortable. It's got 3 legs and they have pads so they don't sink far in soft ground. COst me 140 canadian but definitely worth every penny in my opinion. I climb trees for a living so my body is tore up.. I mostly do ground hunting and have had a lot of success, but being comfortable is key to a successful hunt

[@rontruocchio5744]

bring a little fold chair that you can hook to your belt. don't use one with legs that will sink into the ground

[@myronchamberlain7734]

I hunt from a folding chair that's drab green and I shot a buck 2 weeks ago I noticed that you better be in position for the shot with little movement or they will pick you out thats the hardest thing to over come on the ground in a tree stand you can see the deer coming from a distance on the ground the deer just appears in front of you and you have be ready

[@anthonykeeton9103]

Ive hunted both ground and tree seems to get seen more in a tree guess less cover. Only advantage from a tree is seeing farther

[@cosmiccharlie8294]

We call it still hunting and I prefer it to being stuck in a stand.

[@bryancrouch315]

Do you have issues on cloudy days when there are no shadows to tuck into?

[@EthanPageHunter]

Nope. I prefer cloudy honestly. Everything is darker and moving is quieter.

[@user-jq3lw2zm3r]

Thanks again for another great video. I’ve been trying to kill a mature deer from the ground for four years now maybe this will be the year!

[@EthanPageHunter]

I hope so. Good luck!

[@FloydofOz]

I’ve only been able to do this on days where it is still with light rain with no wind. I’m in the mid Atlantic hunting hilly forests where thermals change and wind swirls right around prime deer movement time, making it impossible to reliably set up on the upwind side of where I think deer will come from.

[@daksskier7416]

I have a similar issue on most public in my area and on my own property. Very hilly, constantly shifting, swirling winds. I still hunt from the ground quite a bit. I just really pick and choose the days to do it.

[@FloydofOz]

@@daksskier7416 what conditions do you look for? I’ve only ever been able to see deer still hunting or in ground blind on still, overcast / light rain days like when a cold front comes in. Otherwise the sun warms the hillsides and thermals get moving. Cold and sunny or anything with wind and I use a tree stand.

[@charlesleblanc6638]

I believe you meant setting up on the downwind side ?

[@adamredden2007]

Yep. Mid Appalachia here. When I hear, and we all hear it a lot, "gotta play the wind!". OK.

[@scinanisern9845]

By dissecting their eye balls and disassembling their cell structures we know beyond doubt they see lower blue well, green well, yellow well. Orange very very little (looks more yellow), red no. They think the blue came up from hunting them for hundreds of generations in bluejeans. The survivors tended to see better into the blue.

[@ClintonDAshley]

How do you tell when a game trail is worth hunting other than putting a trail camera on it?

[@EthanPageHunter]

You’ll know it when you see it. If there are fresh tracks on top of tracks and beaten down, that’s considered a Highway. They most often found between bedding and food sources.

[@ItsSpoonsOutdoors]

Wait for rain and check for tracks that have water in them! or looks fresh that have dirt freshly kicked out you will be able to tell

[@ItsSpoonsOutdoors]

Walked into 2 does this morning and sat right next to them for 10 minutes before realizing they where 30 yards bedded down tried to let my buddy take a shot cause he’s never killed one and he missed and I took a bad shot just trying to get his leftovers lol 😂

[@menumlor9365]

Fun fact: tree stands wasn’t a thing until after ww2 when Marines saw Japanese troops use them to great effect. Only difference is that deer don’t shoot back.

[@EthanPageHunter]

That’s some cool history. Thanks!

[@erikbjornson6496]

I have an old longbow it's white and has a horse on it then the number 60 on the limb how much is this thing worth

[@EthanPageHunter]

Couldn’t say

[@markhanna1964]

Be very still

[@james4598]

after 30 yrs of not hunting , I killed 7 pt buck sitting in swivel chair 10 yrsd away

[@EthanPageHunter]

Nice work

[@tradbowtimewithuncledan2686]

Hunting deer on the ground is tricky. I have killed a handful over the years. I have dedicated this year to ground hunting only. I will take to the air by Thanksgiving if my freezer is not full. I had a doe jump the string at 16 yards Thursday. Saturday a nice buck caught my wind at 20 yards and even though he stood long enough for a shot I did not drop the string on him. He would have either been in the next county before the arrow arrived or worse yet, would have moved enough for a bad hit. 100% had I been in a tree both deer would be residing in my freezer. I would say a deers eye sight is better than most give credit for. If they ever see you on the ground it is wise to not take a shot unless they completely relax afterwards.

[@EthanPageHunter]

Good luck sir

[@tradbowtimewithuncledan2686]

@BackwardsHatNation You too sir.

[@chriswood3390]

I hunt from the ground no blind just were ill find sucsess..i sit in a turkey chair and just carry a small waste bag.. knife rope compass.

[@EthanPageHunter]

All ya need

[@nathanlarson7408]

Seconds in and it's clear that his hat is not, in fact, backwards

[@EthanPageHunter]

I do disappoint some times

[@nathanlarson7408]

😄

[@mavericngoose2528]

What part of Missouri are you from?

[@EthanPageHunter]

North

[@mavericngoose2528]

Nice I ground hunt in sw mo

[@DanielWilliams-lx7fg]

I have killed 85% of my deer from the ground, ny dad was big on hunting on a bucket. My biggest buck was killed on the ground

[@EthanPageHunter]

I love a bucket

[@rogergauthier2769]

Hunt creeks .

[@olskool3967]

color blind? BULL! i am 66 years old and was hunting long before you were a twinkle in your daddy's eye. and deer see plenty good! i do not believe that for a second! and BTW i have been ground hunting for over 50 years. i live in SC and we have the longest deer season in the world and up until the last 5 years we had a no limit. i have killed well over 100 deer in my life, and most of them on the ground,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[@EthanPageHunter]

You should start a KZbin channel then 🤙🏼

[@owsowmuskwanaistus9213]

the best camo is shut up dont move

[@EthanPageHunter]

That’s right

[@graphguy]

Tree hunting is not natural and one might even say lazy and cheating. Native Americans and colonials for example did zero tree stand hunting.

[@EthanPageHunter]

Fact

[@csmith5876]

Ive ground hunted my whole life. Killed many deer. Go in quiet find your spot. N stay there

[@edwarddaniel7206]

It seems more fun to hunt from the ground

[@EthanPageHunter]

By far more fun

[@JosephHarmon-zc1dn]

I disagree on the deer eyesight thing. I think they see very well. They smell very well and they can hear very well. If they did not see better than humans, they would not be able to run through the woods like they do Day or night

[@EthanPageHunter]

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