Oppinions on camo
- Thread starter powdergun
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When it comes to the need for camo there are three groups in my mind: ungulates, predators and people. Personally, I think a facemask is more important than people give credit and always snicker at the guys in full camo with their bright pink faces shining for all the critters to see. 
Ungulates- solid colours are fine, facemask, motion control and scent are more important.
Predators- Any camo pattern, facemask and motion control. I'd kill for predator eyes but their colour vision is imperfect.
People- camo pattern needs to be matched to the environment you are in. Nothing beats human colour and pattern recognition.
There are a million variables for each situation but the above is based on my biological knowledge of the different eyes of each group and my personal experience.
Ungulates- solid colours are fine, facemask, motion control and scent are more important.
Predators- Any camo pattern, facemask and motion control. I'd kill for predator eyes but their colour vision is imperfect.
People- camo pattern needs to be matched to the environment you are in. Nothing beats human colour and pattern recognition.
There are a million variables for each situation but the above is based on my biological knowledge of the different eyes of each group and my personal experience.
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Todays camo is marketed for you to say "holy cow Bob, I never saw ya on the side of that hill, that's great camo!!"
If people can't make out a person they think it is the cats ass, they figure the animals must be the same.
Stay still, don't move and don't fart!!!!THAT is the best camo!!!
If people can't make out a person they think it is the cats ass, they figure the animals must be the same.
Stay still, don't move and don't fart!!!!THAT is the best camo!!!
I am convinced that good camo does assist in the hunt. I also agree that movement is key for hunting most game, however some animals have particularly good eyesight & can distinguish colors. I prefer the leafy camo in seclusion 3D for the area's I hunt in. Here is a pic of how I look in it. I have had turkey hens walk right over my legs while wearing this camo. I also had a red squirrel jump from a branch to my leg. The look on his face was priceless when he felt my body heat, lol.
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I don't wear any camo except solid white's during times of snow. Any other time of hunting I wear regular colour clothing. I have no use for camoflage with the fancy patterns, colours and styles. Good for trendy hunters, I guess.
camo is important.... if you want a true honest opinion you need to list your game species targeted as well as your situation.... if it is whitetails in a treestand tehn you can wear all blaze.... if it's turket or yotes at ground level..... time to camo up
I have winter camo for the snow season, max4 for waterfowl, digital green for spring season and optifade forest for the fall. Have a few others as well. Something than blends into the surroundings is ok. My main objective is something that is dry, doesnt make you overheat and is comfortable to wear.
Pathfinder
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- Northeast Ontario
I have found blaze orange works very well on whitetails.
I have sat perfectly still & had them walk right by me with that color combo
I agree, Camo jacket and pants (you pick) with a blaze orange vest and hat seems to work just fine.
Makes you realize that the ungulates just cant make out the colours very well
I have found blaze orange works very well on whitetails.
I have sat perfectly still & had them walk right by me with that color combo
Try that while hunting bear or turkey & get back to us with the results. Deer are essentially color blind!
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I have found blaze orange works very well on whitetails.
I have sat perfectly still & had them walk right by me with that color combo
That would be why I just highlighted the word whitetail that you must have missed --> back at ya.
Originally Posted by senior View Post
I have found blaze orange works very well on whitetails.
I have sat perfectly still & had them walk right by me with that color combo
Try that while hunting bear or turkey & get back to us with the results. Deer are essentially color blind!
That would be why I just highlighted the word whitetail that you must have missed -->
back at ya.Is camo a "must" ? Maybe...Maybe not...but...
I personally wear camo clothing (any pattern) because most manufacturers will make/sell an excellent quality product (ie. Goretex, Thinsulate, quieter materials, light weight, extra pockets, etc, etc) for your comfort and flexibility. Hard to find other type clothing with all these advantages. Just happens that most come in camo patterns.
So I guess the main reason why I wear same is I really like to stay warm and dry, making things more enjoyable in the bush.
As most know, being smart, still, quiet, patient, environmental trends, knowledge of the game you hunt, and so forth are probably better factors in being successful.
I personally wear camo clothing (any pattern) because most manufacturers will make/sell an excellent quality product (ie. Goretex, Thinsulate, quieter materials, light weight, extra pockets, etc, etc) for your comfort and flexibility. Hard to find other type clothing with all these advantages. Just happens that most come in camo patterns.
So I guess the main reason why I wear same is I really like to stay warm and dry, making things more enjoyable in the bush.
As most know, being smart, still, quiet, patient, environmental trends, knowledge of the game you hunt, and so forth are probably better factors in being successful.
smelly pete
CGN frequent flyer
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- Chilliwack, BC
I agree very muchly with the (unfortunate?) fact that camo clothes seem to be the only way to get quality, quiet, pocketacular woods gear, but I would love for someone to chime in on the ASAT camo the OP asked about...?
Something to break up your outline, and cover your face. Thats the only camo you need. Deer season, I wear a comfy pair of brown dickies work pants, a flannel jacket, and a blaze vest. Never had a problem.
Sitting on the ground yote hunting, I just wear something warm and keep still. The only time I really wear camo is while waterfowling, turkey, or bear hunting.
Sitting on the ground yote hunting, I just wear something warm and keep still. The only time I really wear camo is while waterfowling, turkey, or bear hunting.
For whitetail and mule deer hunting, I'm wearing full camo (face mask included when cold) and when it snows, I have snow camo (reversible jacket, bibs-awesome) including facemask and gloves. I've had bucks and does walk right up to me, and past me, not knowing what I was until it was too late. If you're going to go out and buy new gear, might as well make it camo, why not?
