WHAT STAND SETUP, CLIMBER, LADDER OR BOX BLIND.

I've used ground, ladder, hang-on, & climbers and have taken deer from all of them. They all have their place.
Ground blinds: can be used anywhere - even where there are no trees suitable for climbing. If you have a pop-up you can get out of the rain/snow and block the wind to stay a little warmer. Yo can even use a heater if needed. Downside is I'm on the ground where I feel a little more vulnerable to stray shots from otherhunters. While I seldom see other hunters on the private property I hunt I do worry about it (at least a little) as I've caught guys trespassing & hunting without permission. I also hunt a cattle farm where the cows have free run of my hunting area so I have to use extra caution in being sure none are downrange when I shoot.
Hang-ons: I have a number of these and find them a little cheaper than the others. I can hang them in multiple locations which makes it easier & quicker to get set up when I head out. They require I use a tree ladder or screw-in steps to access the stand unless there are plenty of limbs to climb. Most of my hang-ons don't have safety bar which doubles as a gun rest when needed so they require a little extra caution to keep from falling out.
Ladder stands: Big & heavy and a pain to carry out but they're convenient once they're in place. Easy to climb into the stand but not easy to relocate when needed. They also take a lot of space to store in the off-season.
Climbers: Have been my "go to" stand the past 5 years or so. I wish I'd started using them earlier. They're a little heavy to carry in but I don't usually have to walk more than a 1/2 mile so it's manageable. Only real problem for me is you have to find a tree with NO limbs to climb. I love my Summit and think it's the most comfortable stand I've every owned. Once I get in place I find the safety bar a real blessing that not only keeps me in the tree but doubles as a gun rest. I KNOW you shouldn't sleep in the stand but I admit to falling asleep more than once over the years. It's as secure as a rock once I get it in place so I feel very safe in it. I wear a Hunter Safety System Harness in all of my stands.
Just .02 cents from an average guy who has spent a lot of time in the woods over my 56 years. Your experience may differ.......

i have used all types of stands. i would prefer a ladder stand because they are more safe than climbers or lock-ons. however, the mobility is its only downfall. i use climbers for scouting new stand locations. blinds do well for food plots or open landscapes but limit visibility.

Climber

I don't currently bow hunt, so I mainly hunt from pop up blinds. I like being able to hunt in any weather without getting wet, or shivering from wind, and the pop up also has plenty of space for little creature comforts like a heater. I've never been comfortable with heights, though I did buy a ladder stand on clearance last year to test drive when the weather is nicer.

I use my Summit Viper most of the time. If not I just shoot what ever I see from the porch. That will be even more easy now with the 30-06 I CAN literally kill them as far as I can see them. Nice steady rest off the porch rail, years of learning the range to every tree and twig. Go get 'em with the truck or tractor, easy peasy.