Both ground blinds and tree stands have their advantages and disadvantages. Which one is best often depends on the terrain and your hunting style. Here are a few pros and cons of blinds and stands below to help you decide which type of equipment is best for you.

Better visibility and scent cover than ground blinds

Tree Stands

Pros:

• Unobstructed view of the surrounding area and approaching game
  Keeps your scent off the ground
• Deer rarely look up and spot you (except in areas with increased hunting pressure)

Cons:

• Can’t set up in areas with no trees. You need a good climbing tree within easy shooting distance of your hot spot.
• Fixed stands are more complicated to move, but climber stands allow for easy mobility.

Safer and warmer than hunting from a tree stand

Ground Blinds

Pros:

• Safer than tree stands – no risk of falling
• Warmer – gets you out of the wind and rain
• Good for open field areas without any trees

Cons:

• Can spook deer unless the blind is well camouflaged with natural vegetation and set up ahead of time to allow game to accept its presence.
• Good use of scent elimination on the blind and hunter is a must.

Ultimately, the type of hunting stand or blind that you choose depends on the terrain you hunt and your method of hunting. For the best options, get both a ground blind and tree stand and use the type that gives you the most advantages for each hunting situation you find yourself in.