It really is all about what a person likes,I have tried shooting sticks and also bipods, I however, actually think a person can cause more commotion spinning with bipods or shooting sticks to get on an approaching critter than a tripod,but maybe is just that I'm clumsy while trying to stay low. I love my tripod and haven't hunted without it ever since i made it,but, as other people have said,it's all personal preference.I always stand on my sets as I feel like I lose so much visibility when I hunker down or sit.