Tripod deer stands feature three steel or aluminum legs that create a broad base leading to a narrow top where the seat is attached. They give hunters an elevated view, so many prefer them over ground ...

YEARS ago, I hunted on a high-dollar ranch in the Hill Country. It was a beautiful piece of property, rich with game, and the owner spared no expense on quality. His showpiece was a deer blind built ...

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 ...