BC wilderness camo

[Butcherbill]

Why camo, do the deer shoot back,

Put it to you this way, I was out near Chase in oct hunting with a buddy. We were walking in the bush he stopped ahead of me as I turned to glass downhill, when I turned around to follow him I couldn't see him till he moved. Camo doesnt guaranty success but it works to break up your shape and I'll take advantage of that anytime I can when out hiking, the whitetail in my neck of the woods are very observant. I've been very close to a doe and fawn and while they could smell me they didn't see me till I moved slightly, anyone that claims camo doesn't work in certain situations is fooling themselves.

 

[jjohnwm]

I hate wearing camo. I'll do it for turkey hunting and waterfowling, and even there I think it makes very little difference.

As stated, limiting movement is critical. If you are constantly fidgeting and squirming, it doesn't matter what you wear, you're hooped. If you have convinced yourself that camo is essential, at least try to get some type with a large, high-contrast pattern that breaks up your outline as much as possible (as long as you sit still...). Way too many camo patterns just look like a big dark man-shaped blob at any distance.

I have a family member who feels the opposite. Knows the name of every camo pattern on every garment he owns...wouldn't be caught dead with non-camo underwear and sox, or...heaven forbid...non-matching tops and bottoms. He never shoots much, but he can find any item in the Cabela's catalog in 15 seconds or less.

 

[murph83]

Honestly, I go for warm and dry first..then worry about the tree pattern on the outside. I buy my camo where ever it is the cheapest..Walmart, Canadian Tire etc. Aside from actual camo patterns..I will wear brown carhartt pants and an od green colored shirt/jacket.

 

[RRH.01]

BC camo ,

 

[MD]

BC camo ,

That pretty well sums it up.

 

[Uisge]

Like me some multi-cam

 

[PSE]

I hate wearing camo. I'll do it for turkey hunting and waterfowling, and even there I think it makes very little difference.

As stated, limiting movement is critical. If you are constantly fidgeting and squirming, it doesn't matter what you wear, you're hooped. If you have convinced yourself that camo is essential, at least try to get some type with a large, high-contrast pattern that breaks up your outline as much as possible (as long as you sit still...). Way too many camo patterns just look like a big dark man-shaped blob at any distance.

I have a family member who feels the opposite. Knows the name of every camo pattern on every garment he owns...wouldn't be caught dead with non-camo underwear and sox, or...heaven forbid...non-matching tops and bottoms. He never shoots much, but he can find any item in the Cabela's catalog in 15 seconds or less.

I agree - a lot of patterns look good in the store but are too broken up that in the bush at any distance it just fades to black. Larger pattern designs and lighter colored seem to blend in much better at any distance. I've had good luck with Real Tree Hardwoods. It's a lighter colored pattern that works well even for bow hunting.

Also don't forget your rifle. IMHO buff stainless barrels and laminated stocks (especially the grey laminate) seem to blend in better and avoid that "black stick of death" look that is immediately seen at distance.

I remember doing an experiment with a friend out on the range that has lots of small bush, grass and small trees. One of us would turn our backs and the other would walk off about 100 meters and just stand without making any big attempt at hiding. On command the other would turn around and see how fast he could spot the person standing in the cover. Some patterns do work better than others. Of the military patterns we tested the Swiss Alpenflage was the best and the U.S. woodland was the worst.

 

[PSE]

Also uncovered face and hands are important and stand out - especially during movement. Wear light colored gloves and face coverings and learn to move your eyes instead of your head. Do not swing your arms while walking. Ducking down quickly when spotting game is a dead give away. Avoid sky lining yourself.

Human beings have a habit of walking through cover like they own the damm place - not a care in the world. You should walk like everything out there wants to eat you.

 

[Butcherbill]

Also uncovered face and hands are important and stand out - especially during movement. Wear light colored gloves and face coverings and learn to move your eyes instead of your head. Do not swing your arms while walking. Ducking down quickly when spotting game is a dead give away. Avoid sky lining yourself.

Human beings have a habit of walking through cover like they own the damm place - not a care in the world. You should walk like everything out there wants to eat you.

Yes, covering your hands and face is great advice. Learning to minimize movement and walk quietly in the woods is always a good thing to be able to do.