A hunting blind is a crucial piece of gear for hunters. A blind lets you set up in any place you want—no tree required as with a tree stand—and hides those tiny movements that can give you away.

Years ago, before the enlightened age of tree stands, whitetail hunters routinely took game from terra firma. These days, however, most deer are taken by hunters from an elevated position or tree ...

every season, I’ve always felt much more comfortable on the ground. Maybe it’s because I have more success there. Three of the last four whitetails I’ve harvested were from the ground. Or maybe it’s ...