How to SUCCESSFULLY hunt DEER on the GROUND | Traditional Bowhunting

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 !

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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..

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

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!

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

Harvested 19 Black tail deer on the ground still hunting.

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