Longbow Ground hunting set ups part1

[@Ranger.Vt.]

I have a really hard time when certain people speak, with them keeping my attention. Struggled through school and have had it happen a lot in life in general with people. If I would’ve had teachers speak like Robert, my experience with school would have been alot more interesting. I can sit here and watch these video’s for an hour. It’s just weird how some people have the natural way to explain things in a way that makes you pay attention and keep you interested. The details and the little things, like talking about the old preachers homestead as he’s walking. Another Great video ! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@brianlocal3]

I am the exact same way, for some reason RC just clicks and is enthralling

[@StealthTRD]

You probably have Aspergers

[@theamputeehunter2074]

Being a double amputee below the knee I hunt from the ground I makes sure I have good back drop and I makes sure I’m tucked in somewhere nice and I don’t were camo I wear black and I’ve even killed a deer in a blue shirt and I love ground hunting

[@stevedriscoll2539]

Awesome!

[@theamputeehunter2074]

@@stevedriscoll2539 thanks

[@tatoo190]

I don’t think nearly enough guys talk in great detail on how they ground hunt. This is really helpful, thank you

[@stevebostic9812]

Good video Robert! One point I would like to make is that if you don’t have trees to block the deers eyes when you draw, i have found, it is imperative that the deer’s head must either be turned away or if passing by, wait until it has gone past and the eye on your side is not visible. It seems that if you can see the eye, it can see you!

[@davidharris7687]

Mr Carter, first this is my first comment of any video, I've enjoyed lots them, but this year, I've enjoyed all of both yours & Chris Spikes equally well, live the way you'll hunt, acknowledge our Lord! I've even had Mr Womacks video now for near 20 years. But I do have to say, yours has helped me more than any I've ever seen! I'm 63, Been thru every kind of health problem, vision, that can go wrong since 2009, to turn me from a perfectly confident traditional shooter, to destruction. But I'm back, Lotta thinks to your inspiration of what's important! But, my main reason is today, I'm a total ground hunter, and love what your doing with this, where you going! Looking forward to seeing any game with that Hill style bow on the ground, carry on!

[@bentpolski]

Well Done RC! Thank You Buddy!

[@w.gordonfocht9671]

thanks for tips... i'm moving towards ground hunting. i'll miss the view from my climber, but, at 68 ... "a mans got to know his limitations." :)

[@johnrudy9404]

Magnum Force.

[@africanwidow]

Hi hi! Thanks for the vid! Can't wait for that new little chair or seat or whatever that may be coming up. Your review. And possible purchase from the guy. Enjoyed the discussion on "Shine" or "Bright." I do not camo my draw hand near enough. And to get rid of anything bright. Loved the discussion on the fence post from the pastor's property, now yours. And I thought more on sitting in front of the trees and a little brush in front of that. I would be more like sitting behind them. But need to change or address more. Can't wait for the next one. 😉 Blessings.

[@bobbybridges4919]

Great stuff.. keep it up! I am 61 and hunt 80 percent from the ground now. I feel like I missed many opportunities by not ground hunting more in the past. Ground killed my first nice buck last year…what a thrill!

[@ostadoc]

Another great, informative video Robert. Good stuff!

[@robertcarte95]

Thanks!

[@reedmitchell6716]

Great job. Love Ground hunting. I have several seats and stool like you. This is going to be a good series. Yes Wind , cover, shadows all great points. I always have a small saw and clippers. You can trim a branch or limb Quite. Thanks You for your efforts and taking us along with you.

[@bummer1961]

Back in the 70’s Chuck Adams wore plaid shirts old blue jeans and a warm beanie wool hat.He hunted off the ground and had numerous record book animals.Im 63 and wear a light weight ghillie suit over my shorts and t shirt.I also use the SIT DRAG TREE SLING.Its very comfortable weighing about 1.5 pounds.I can sit comfortably for about 4 hours with my bad back.I use a recurve bow and later during gun season I use my Glock 20.

[@timbow50]

I use the two folders you’ve shown quite a bit. I try to find a place where I can lean back on a tree or post. This is a great aid in being still for a lot longer periods of time. Of course I’m wearing a loose- leaf suit and my face and hands are covered. Nothing like a big ol’ white shiny face in the woods for animals to pick up on lol. Out here in the Texas panhandle there’s no oaks dropping acorns so I set up on their travel routes depending on the wind. I use a compound now for several years and like to set up no more than 25 yards off their trails. I have a couple of custom made archery box blinds I use when it gets cold and nasty, but love sitting out on the rails so much more. Anyway, Ive only taken one big doe this season as for whatever reason we don’t have any decent shooter bucks even on camera. Crazy year on this place. Enjoy your videos!👍👍

[@steveh7818]

Another great video Mr. Robert! I look forward to the next installment on ground hunting setups. The deer's attraction to where you clean out the leaves around your hunt tree reminds me that I've heard deer were attracted to freshly turned earth. With that said, I think I'll just take my boot and scratch out a spot 12 yards in front of my setup in the perfect spot to take a clean shot. Maybe two or three spots so I can try to put the deer where I want them. God bless!

[@animalspirit77]

Thanks for the Video, learnt lots! Love from Sydney Australia!

[@danny_the_K]

Robert, I have hunted from the ground most of my life. You are spot on my friend. Camo that matches the environment in brightness and general mixture of light to dark help you blend in a lot. And something break up your face for a good while I used some old sun glasses with the lenses popped out and some camo mesh attached with pipe cleaners. It was nice to be able to take them off when you wanted, but hid that large white looking disk of a face… my beard helped for many years do the same thing.

[@mwwilson64]

Excellent video Robert! I also hunt from the ground,and have done well doing so! Adding to you covering your face,takes me back when I learned to do so! I got lost squirrel hunting in a big public hunting area. I saw a white face and beard,so walked over to the guy. He was in full camo,but I picked him out from over 50 yards away. He asked me how I could see him,and I mentioned what I saw. We both learned a lesson that day,lol

[@labtrainer09]

Another good one, Robert. Thank you. I still use a ladder stand now and then, but I much prefer being down on the ground "at deer level." I"m not half the hunter you are, but I feel just as strongly about the importance of "back cover" and of hiding the glare of my face and hands. I"m amazed at how many experienced deer hunters ignore these basics.

[@ronsocey18]

Great video i have bad knees 76 years old love to hunt looking for all the help you can offer.

[@AtebitAcorn]

I found your channel recently. I enjoy your videos and have subscribed. Peace and love.

[@hollandmin]

Great Video Robert! I look forward to the next one!

[@kennethhuffman2288]

Great video. Looking forward to seeing your ground hunting videos.

[@michaellane4003]

I think that was an outstanding video and I'm looking forward to seeing the next one. Thank you sir! 😊

[@SamkoTradBow]

Fantastic tutorial. Can't wait for the next one!

[@davidschaub3423]

Great video! I turn 71 in a few days, plus I suffered a back injury that makes my footing not as good as it could be. So I’m very interested in seeing your next video. I always enjoy them, no matter the topic . I really like that you tell the stories of your hunts. Please include any small game hunts you might have on film. I’ve killed a lot of deer over the years and mostly with a recurve. I was shooting a Damon Howatt Hunter 65# @ 28”. When I was shooting split finger I was drawing 29”. Just yesterday I switched over to three under. It’s a long story but in the end I had lost so much weight that my body mass declined, as did my strength. It hit me the first day of turkey season and it’s the 4th of November and I’m just shooting well enough to hunt. So with all that going on, I won’t be able to climb any trees. I’ve been trying to find a Black Widow Pch in 45#, but no luck. I’m currently shooting a 58” double carbon longbow.

[@davegilbert9000]

Great video Robert, I’ve been trad hunting white tails on the ground still hunting for 10 years now in northern Alberta Canada, our tactic’s are not that much different. No tougher way to hunt deer but the most rewarding when you pull it off, keep making those vid’s, there awesome, god bless.

[@smplatek]

Thank you. Very helpful. Only been hunting a few years and only killed one animal from a Treestand. I started with a trad note on the ground and it’s hard to get into the tree. Really good tips. I really like my waldrop pacseat with a kill suit.

[@nathanlester5054]

Great information Mr. Robert! Thank you for sharing what, under normal circumstances, would take the average bowhunter years to learn on their own. I just might have to give deer hunt from the ground a try!

[@jeffalgood3324]

Lots of good information. I’m planning on hunting for the ground from now on. I just like it better.Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us RC.

[@arkieoutdoors397]

I greatly appreciate you taking the time to put this series together. I’ve hunted with a compound since I was about 12. I joined PBS and committed to the stick bow exclusively this year. I started the season hunting from a lightweight stand (mainly hunt public) but have found myself setting up on the ground almost all the time recently. I’m probably going to stick with it. The ability to move and be mobile is one of the biggest benefits that I see. Even though my stand/sticks are very light, It’s going to take a lot for me to get down and move mid hunt, unlike with ground hunting.

[@Pygapascoe160]

Another great video Robert. Thank you Sir and God bless you🙏

[@robertcarte95]

Thanks for watching

[@StickHippieOutdoors]

Looking forward to this series, I’m a ground hunter and love the tips

[@derrickray5464]

I'm a disabled veteran of 55, and getting a little more disabled every year. Live in Florida where limits on tiny deer a tough. Pressure on hogs just about as tough (nocturnal, state trapping on public lands, etc.). Being in the tree just a little too dangerous anymore. I think I'm gonna try the public lowlands for turkey now. If a hog happens along, ok. Doing it all from the ground just makes more sense. Have you heard of Sawyer Picardin insect repellent lotion yet? Almost completely odorless. Saw 2 does from ground up close last time I used it. This post very useful. I'll definitely use it! Tks!

[@fishhunter348]

So much respect for you mate, thanks for all the info and being so humble about it.

[@robertcarte95]

I appreciate that!

[@stevedriscoll2539]

Robert, great video, enjoyed all the wisdom. I got squirrels and rabbits with my osage self bows, but I never got a whitetail. The one hunt where everything was going perfect, I was backed up against a 5 foot muddy riverbank, and there was a ravine above and behind me. I saw that deer hiway so many times before, and the day before I made my mind up I was gonna set 10 yards from that trail. I tried to match my brownest hunting clothes and had a headnet. When she came and jumped down to my level, I didn't move. Waited to draw till she skipped down to the lowest bank. I drew, the arrow looked perfect, 1/6th'ing in behind the right shoulder, when a loud snort came from the deer behind her. She lunged forward and the arrow hit her hindquarters. I was so down that I never found her.

[@dannymoore2982]

Great video,every one you do leaves me thinking about what you have said,as a side bar I love how you talk about your place and especially about your dog I am from Alabama and I love down home information can't wait for the next installment

[@davidbell7547]

Love your videos brother! You are good people!! Always helping someone else be better at what we love to do.

[@joshperdue4157]

Absolutely love your videos, thanks for taking your time to film them.

[@donnieholmes1747]

Excellent information. Make a fellow think. And maybe rethink what he’s doing. I know it’s got me very interested in trying your methods. Thanks for your efforts to help us along.

[@johnnyrotten9757]

Keep us updated on the chair you're using Robert. I'm looking for a good lightweight chair for ground hunting. It might just be the ticket😁

[@kerrygouldsmith6732]

Hey Robert love your video I'm 62 only hunting ground rest of my life love all your set ups. Love to hunt with you some time. Kerry.

[@knolltop314]

Familiar with Dean Torges' diy seat? Thanks for taking time for your vids.

[@jerrycox2058]

Always lots of info. yeah, stuff like this would have sped things up a lot of me years ago LOL. I am older now and mostly hunt from the ground. I have to get pretty comfortable sitting. I even use my hang ons for off the ground hunting where they are hanging at a height that makes it easy for me to stand up and walk on the ground. Shiny is an enemy as you said. I wear plaids and such. I only wore camo to hide from other hunters. Yeah Brother, keep the videos coming. You are just common people like a lot of us and you know the Lord so that makes it even better.

[@kellypeterson5771]

Awesome, Robert! Am resigned to hunting from the ground forever now. Just can't climb trees anymore because of health/balance issues. Looking forward to your next video. Thanks

[@davidstonkus3288]

Good video. I got my first deer from the ground about 30 yrs ago, and haven't looked back.

[@MoMan.88]

I love hunting on the ground, down in the action face to face with your prey, it’s awesome.

[@silverback802]

Thank you Robert for a very informative video. Most of what you said I was aware of but sometimes forget the importance . Your video reminded me of what is important and that I should give ground hunting more of a chance. I can see the advantages

[@jessetaylor9758]

Great video Robert. I love your content. This is good info to get from an experienced bow hunter such as yourself. I too prefer hunting from the ground as it is much easier and it brings you that much closer to being face to face with the animal. You are providing good wholesome videos that I know many of us enjoy. God Bless you and keep on !

[@likeadog7752]

Enjoying your channel. Hope you keep at it.

[@timbow50]

I’ve been using a loose leaf type camo almost exactly like yours for years. I have a brownish tone suit and a greenish one for different seasons. Deer, coyotes and resident cows have walked within 10 feet of me many times. Once, while pig hunting with one of my pistols I shot a coyote at no more than 15 feet. I had the wind and folks you just need to get rid of your shiny white face and hands. All the camo won’t matter for close up if your white parts are exposed. Gotta get in tune with the woods etc.

[@robertwilliamson6958]

I’m definitely with you on being tired of carrying all the stuff a guy needs to climb, I’ve even gotten my saddle stuff down to right at about 10lb, plus stuff get the deer worked up and out of the woods. I have a tree seat I’ve modified works great, and now I’m about to start using a turkey chair, very low profile. Because some of the places are too thick for typical chair height or standing, to be able to see em comming a little bit, and if you climb, there’s no cover to climb to, you over it, but if your low in a turkey seat you have ample cover while being able to see good. Good luck sir!

[@krisscholz6349]

great video

[@dwhunter8904]

Good video Mr. Carter. One thing I might add. At close distances like we are shooting, you best look up at the tree and see which way the acorns are going to be falling….that’s where the shot will be and we have to set up accordingly. That first water oak you showed…it was leaning hard right and the shot most likely would be behind the palmettos. Check out my D.I.Y hunting stool I made, it’s on my channel. It’s simple, works everywhere and you can make it in about 10 minutes from scrap lumber. It’s portable and very light and quiet. I need to get a patent on it.

[@robertcarte95]

Good advice! I really pay attention to that on persimmons because they often are leaning.

[@GeezerDust]

Great tips. My take away from this video is to pay more attention to my hands. I may take short videos of myself while hiding just to see what might stand out. Thanks for sharing your years of experience with us.

[@frankfullenwider8176]

Wonderful video enjoyed keep them coming

[@shareTNT]

Great tips on this one! I especially like the idea of scraping the ground out ahead of time and of using the char from the bark of a tree from a controlled burn is resourceful. It’s hard to match the thrill of a deer at eye level, especially when you go undetected. Good luck hunting!

[@kyletango]

You are right, whenever bowhunting you want to be standing when that deer approaches.

[@donbuckner5170]

Another great video Robert! Thanks very much! I enjoy hunting from the ground quite a bit. Sometimes I wonder if I'm just lazy or getting old. I think it's both! But it is a great way to enjoy a hunt and I appreciate your tips. I use the Waldrop pac seat and have for many years now. David Waldrop uses a "gillie" suit modified by cutting off the arms and a lot of the burlap parts to make it lighter and less hot. He claims phenomenal success with his setup. I only have an. ASAT leafy suit and honestly have not used it much. I use the head net part of the suit all the time but generally use a checkered flannel shirt and tan colored pants. I need to pay more attention to my hands in warm weather. In cool weather I wear gloves. Surprisingly I have killed several deer from the ground. I'm about at 25 % of your kills so I like to listen to you. Good luck this season!

[@brandonmclemore4983]

Great video Mr Carter

[@knolltop314]

Great channel. Thanks for your efforts.

[@TRT_Outdoors]

You should check out a hammock seat for ground hunting. The new model is called low down hunting seats, they are made by Fanatic Outdoors. I think you would love it.

[@robertcarte95]

Thanks.

[@JimmyTidmore]

I do a lot of ground hunting with my young son. It's tough! Looking forward to this series. And I'm looking for a new chai-is I can't wait to hear about that too. My rear end was killing me after an all day hunt last week.

[@jacob4047]

Thank you for the good info!

[@petervanderbeek9518]

thanks Robert for posting this i am 67 and stay on the ground believe me

[@dakotakunkler5238]

This man is the truth!

[@RobertBennett-re7gr]

The word you’re looking for is reflective so the materials do not return light. Simply said it is mat and preferably of a darker hew like green or blue (because is rhymes) meaning that the subject, that’s you, absorb the light and does not attract unwanted attention and therefor reveal said subject. Your presentation has given many archers a clearer perspective in the subject of ground hunting, tis the true way. May your arrows whisper to the trees from whence they came. Kindest regards

[@keithwayneoutdoors]

I prefer hunting from the ground because I like taking the hunt to the critters. It gives you a tremendous amount of freedom and adaptability but is definitely more challenging than climbing a tree, especially if you are self filming

[@juliancooper7331]

When I grow up I want to be just like you.

[@robertcarte95]

Bad feet and broke.

[@BobMan1952]

I practice a little shooting bare fingers so if I drop my tab I leave it there It happens sometimes

[@lawrencefranck9417]

Most of the new camo is ridiculous. I say it’s made for the box blind hunting. The outerwear would be ripped to shreds by a briar thicket, it ‘s loud and it cost a fortune. I wish we still had army surplus of WWII wool clothing.

[@md37346]

Good stuff,, always enjoy your videos,,, > IRELAND

[@robertcarte95]

Much appreciated

[@1ststater611]

Great video. Thanks

[@christophersanders5780]

I've used that same chair technique by water hole cool

[@RobertBennett-re7gr]

The word you’re looking for is reflective so the materials do not return light. Simply said it is mat and preferably of a darker hew like green or blue (because is rhymes) meaning that the subject, that’s you, absorb the light and does not attract unwanted attention and therefor reveal said subject. Your presentation has given many archers a clearer perspective in the subject of ground hunting, tis the true way. May your arrows whisper to the trees from whence they came. Kindest regards - Rob

[@chippooutdoors5325]

NEW SUBSCRIBER a wealth of knowledge Sir

[@hiramhaji7813]

A take some number Number 12 Bank line and I will find a spot on the ground. Try not to break any foliage and I just tie and bend all the little stuff around me. I find that that’s helpful for me. So if you just had a chair that you left out there, you could always leave it all tied up in that one particular spot for the couple days that you’re hunting.

[@GrantCarter-ey3pc]

Whats up Mr. Carter. 😊

[@critterworks]

Mr Robert are us using a kill suit alone or another type of ghillie also

[@robertcarte95]

Just a kill suit.

[@graphguy]

I'm going to make a lot of enemies with this... But we always felt tree hunters were cheaters. Take it for what you will. But then we also feel the same for compound bow hunters. :)

[@sarafayelawton652]

So do you stand to draw and shoot? Or draw from the seat? Second question. Where can I get a seat like the triangle one with the back on it?

[@robertcarte95]

I do not stand to shoot. I practice from the chairs and will do more shooting practice while sitting in the future. I got that seat at bass pro.

[@wesleywilliams2958]

Thanks!

[@shooter2843]

ASAT 3D. You gotta see it to believe it.

[@StealthTRD]

May i ask what state/states you hunt?

[@robertcarte95]

@@StealthTRD Georgia.

[@bs78315]

Your worried about your hand giving you away but you'll carry a metal chair in the woods

[@robertcarte95]

The chair is very quiet and deer don't see it. They will see your bare hand

[@briargoatkilla]

Cool video. I kill a deer or two from the ground every year. Looking forward to the rest of the series.

[@allensharp6876]

Doesn’t a 68” longbow make it real difficult to shoot while staying seated.

[@robertcarte95]

No Sir. I shoot with the bow canted always even standing and shoot a lot practicing from the chair.

[@robertschweppenhauser9891]

I find ghillie suits are better than camo suits

[@tracychilds3546]

That disturbing the ground is a good way for you too set up you some shots kick you a place out and one comes in he or she will stop to smell and there you go

[@michaelhays7282]

Rc. Pract. With fingers 2 tr ad 4 ever az

[@jeffreybagwell1894]

I've Killed a lot of deer sitting on the ground just like that. Nothing like it !

[@brianprewitt3321]

Here is another seat. www.fanaticoutdoors.com/product/low-down-hunting-seat/