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bjrogg:
I agree with jimmi
Practice everything on ground and then shooting from stand. I have to bend at my waist and square up to my target. Otherwise I shoot a foot high. Angle for a good kill are all different to. If you keep low it helps angle a bit. I don't like right under my stand shots. I'd rather have a shallower angle shot. I feel more comfortable on a larger platform stand with a seat that flips up. I actually like hang on's.
I'm really probably not the best person for advice, but I do know what I don't like. So far I'm 0 for 2 from tree. 2 for 2 from ground. It's easier to see them from tree. Seems easier to get a undetected shot from tree. It's harder to turn and shoot a different direction. Angles can be more difficult. I like to set up stand so animals will approach from behind and to my left ( I'm right handed). That's my best shot zone. If you like taking a nap it's not so good. Some people really like tree saddle. I've never tried one, but they do seem like they would have some advantages over stand.

You can hunt from ground to. Both of my selfbow bucks were from the ground. It's harder see them. It's easier to get busted. I think it's harder to get a shot off without them seeing you. Some may argue that in areas with lots of hunting. I do like to angles better. It's easier to turn and shoot a different direction. It's even possible to move to a different spot. I don't actually use blinds. I've actually had pretty good luck just standing next to a tree. You do have to be very still though. Always have to remind myself that there are deer all around me I just haven't seen them yet. I want to see them before they see me and the best way to do that is by staying still. Best camouflage there is.

You can even still hunt. Same thing. Really need to keep your eyes pealed and movements slow and quiet

Good Luck. Happy Hunting
Bjrogg

Azmdted:
Thanks Bjrogg,

Maybe there is hope for me staying on the ground. I’m a bit overwhelmed by the differences in western v eastern hunting.  Back in Arizona something like 80% of the land was federally owned and available for public hunting.  Here in Maryland it seems like the best I can do is a few state parks or pay for private land access.  I will get much more active in figuring this out next year. 

I’m lucky enough to retire in 2021 and I expect I will be spending a whole lot more time wandering the woods with a bow in my hand then.  Actually shooting a deer would be a lucky bonus. Lots to learn in the meantime.

Hawkdancer:
Maybe move back out west?!  Sometimes, a landowner may have "game" problems and let you hunt.
Still being in the west, I ain't paying to hunt the game we already own!  Got no desire to go east again!  Must be the "mountain fever"!
Hawkdancer

Azmdted:
Hawk,

That's an excellent suggestion and one I've pondered every day since moving here.  The story of how and why I'm not in a position to do it now is not appropriate for the internet, but makes a great campfire discussion.  Let's just say that some guys do things for love that in hindsight aren't real bright :)

Fortunately, my new wife understands my love of the west and will give me all the 'sabbaticals' I need to keep my head straight with trips out there.  I still have my Lifetime Hunting License from Arizona, so you never know....

Ted

Russ:

--- Quote from: Hawkdancer on December 01, 2019, 11:31:19 pm ---Maybe move back out west?!  Sometimes, a landowner may have "game" problems and let you hunt.
Still being in the west, I ain't paying to hunt the game we already own!  Got no desire to go east again!  Must be the "mountain fever"!
Hawkdancer

--- End quote ---

Plenty of that here in the corn state!!!  8)

I almost got a lifetime hunt here and i will probably get one next year because of pheasants forever youth hunt. they say next year they can give everyone that attends a lifetime hunt! You go have fun in the great outdoors!

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