Tips for Hunting on the Ground

[kaizen leader]

I did this for 2 years before I got my climber…
First piece of advice - get a climber lol. It's not too late, they're readily available (used on FB or this forum if money is a limiting factor). I've seen 10x as many deer from a tree than I did on the ground.

Anyway, to answer your question. Comfort is key. Being at their eye level, you can't fidget. Whether that means a cushion on the ground or a chair up against a tree (what I did), you have to be comfortable or they'll see you before you see them. I would always set up against a tree wider than myself (both for comfort and to conceal silhouette). I would try to have some cover in front of me as well, but couldn't be blocking my ability to shoot. It's tough off the ground. People are far more successful than I was, but it is possible.

Good advice but if you don't want to use a pop up those cheep ground blind fences are good. They fold up small. I use a turkey ground chair backed up to a large tree and stake the fence in front of me. Works good but you still must move very carefully. Those ground turkey/deer chairs are very comfortable. I need to sell my climber. To much of a hassle for this old guy.