Hunting from ground this year. had a small 8 point buck walk up to me within 10 yards. I think he thought I was a deer as I had slipped in quietly and the leaves were wet from a light rain.
Also saw a 3 pt, a spike, a small doe with a yearling. All under 30 yards. The oak saplings around here still have leaves on so the ground cover is good.
Good luck..
Good luck..
All the best...