Opinions on camo...what say you ?

[ShaunM]

I wear camo when I hunt. I like it because it helps break up my outline but I also think scent control is the #1 key to a successful hunt. I like to predator hunt and yes typically a coyote will come running in but bobcats hunt by sight and don't really rely on their nose as much. I have been busted several times by a bobcat because they made my outline out or seen something that didn't look right. So when I go hunting I have on full camo, gloves and full face mask.

Edited January 10, 2011 by Hunting101

[Krull]

I wear camo when I hunt. I like it because it helps break up my outline but I also think scent control is the #1 key to a successful hunt. I like to predator hunt and yes typically a coyote will come running in but bobcats hunt by sight and don't really rely on their nose as much. I have been busted several times by a bobcat because they made my outline out or seen something that didn't look right. So when I go hunting I have on full camo, gloves and full face mask.

My hunting partner uses the same methods as you and it's works very well for him. Camo works as designed,,, a plaid shirt, Hawaiian style shirt, anything that breaks up the patterns are good. I have had success not wearing camo so I chose not to. Just my preference....I think for bow hunters, duck hunters and such camo is a necessity. Once again just my opinion/......however I grew up hunting with a bunch old school blue jeans and wool shirt wearing guys so never really got into camo....and I can't hit a barn door 5 yards in front of me with a bow.

[whiskey]

I am going to go off topic for one second... Go to bass pro and buy a set of Endura Skin base layer top and bottom. I wear this hot or cold weather and it is wonderful stuff. It never get a stinky smell, no matter how much you sweat into it. I have gone on extended hunts in south Florida and worn the same set for 3 days of hard sweating. Never has stunk when I put it on or taken it off. It just kills odor. I would not tell you to waste your hard earned money. If you are serious about odor control or just want to be comfortable, this is the shizz. Keeps you from rubbing raw, chaffing, keeps sweat off your skin so you stay warm in winter and cool in summer. Best thing I have purchased in years.

[Guest Appalachian]

Just for kicks and giggles I've thought of try'n out some of the hawain flowerdy shirt and pants junk just to see what happens, always grew up hear'n how deer are color blind, if they cant tell red,blue,orange or puple from black and white what difference would it make,dab on some doe in heat and the flowerdy pattern to break up the outline and I'm in business ...rite?

Its just the thoughts of be'n seen out in public dressed like a flamer.

[Rightwinger]

Like a lot of the others, I wear camo as it's kind of the uniform for why you are out and about early in the morning but I get what ever is the cheapest because as stated, deer can't see most of it. Scent is huge so taking scent precautions in how you wash and store the gear, no matter the color or pattern is a big key. One thing that has NOT been covered is noise though. I have some real tree jackets that are very warm, very comfortable but the stuff feels like velcro to my skin which is usually dry in the fall/winter hunting conditions. Raising your bow or rifle to the ready position and hearing a loud fabric tearing sound as your arms drag across the body of the coat sucks!!! I now use that jacket for wearing around the house, not hunting. The good smooth fabrics that have little friction do me the best. I store my hunting clothes in a big plastic tool box with a bag of cedar shavings spread on the bottom and in a pillow case on top. They travel to the field in a cotton laundry bag with cedar in a pillow case. I keep them outside the cabin so cooking or other odors don't get transferred. After a day or so of wear, the outer stuff gets waved through the smoke of a cedar fire to cover up any human scent building up on them. Lacking that, and I've taken the ribbing but I'll get it all on and find a nice thick pile of leaves and either roll in it (yeah funny to see) or use the leaves like soap and do a rub down paying attention to crotch, pits and NECK area. You transfer a lot of oils to the neck of your gear so take care of that area.

In the fall, I have an old pair of military OD green coveralls that I use during bow season as it's a quick dress and being able to seal up everything but my face and hands keeps the skeeters that always still seem to be present at bay. I also use my turkey season face mask to keep them critters off.

Rubber knee high boots complete the gear as they don't hold scent like leather.

Hope that is of some help.

[whiskey]

I'd love a video of you rolling in the leaves. It is a good way to pick up some natural cover scent, I am just afraid it would set off my allergies.

[DaveS]

OK folks....I feel really good about walking into a gas station in "Bubba's" neighborhood at "O-dark thirty" on my way hunting. Walk in wearing camo and you get the usual "you fellers seen any'thang" (knowing if I did It would have been at night)? When wearing camo, they accept you into their clan, chew and all. It don't even have to fit or be in good shape. Any pattern works for them, even torn and tobacco stained. It matters not. The one back roads place I stop in, we call "The Redneck Riviera" Bubba is alive and well. As long as you wear camo going in you're ok. Even the "she dragon" behind the counter wears camo. I would be willing to risk my life to walk in the joint wearing some of that tropical pattern clothes. Bubba would s*** his self. But on a serious note, I think any pattern of any color would work in the woods. It's about scent control and MOVEMENT! Anything outside of "camouflage" is called "Ghettoflage".

[DRM]

As someone else said - whatever is on sale, and none of it "matches".

Tree trunks are pretty much the only thing in the woods with straight lines the length of a human or longer. So anything you can do to break up those long lines is generally going to be enough to get the job done.

[GIJake]

I wear a set of Dickies coveralls with a 3D camo poncho over it. In fact, if the weather requires, I can wear a tank top and biker shorts under that poncho and still be invisible. One camo garment is all I really need.

[Guest jpuck123]

i agree although camo i dont think is "needed" it definately doesnt hurt. scent control is a much bigger factor

[whiskey]

I wear a set of Dickies coveralls with a 3D camo poncho over it. In fact, if the weather requires, I can wear a tank top and biker shorts under that poncho and still be invisible. One camo garment is all I really need.

LOL good thing you remain invisible cause the gay deer would be licking their lips over your spandex biker shorts... Just kiddin

[Guest GunTroll]

LOL good thing you remain invisible cause the gay deer would be licking their lips over your spandex biker shorts... Just kiddin

Where's the PC police?

[roverboy]

I wear camo when I'm hunting, but I agree that you don't always need it. I do believe it works when turkey hunting. I like Mossy Oak, but usually buy what's on sale at Racoe's Outlet in Celina.