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Offline barber

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hunting camo
« on: February 10, 2010, 01:32:41 PM »
 I've been lookinng at camo hunting clothes, and they all look to me that they would be solid blobs at a distance. So I've been wondering if Military Tiger Stripe  might be a good all around camo for hunting. Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks.
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Re: hunting camo
« Reply #1 on: February 10, 2010, 01:34:03 PM »
Camo does not matter, buy whatever fits well and is the right degree of waterproof and warm.  Pattern is 100% hype.
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Re: hunting camo
« Reply #2 on: February 10, 2010, 02:31:59 PM »
dukkillr is correct ! Any camo pattern will work. Your set up (quiet approach, concealment & wind direction) are more important. Also watch your movement!!!!
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Re: hunting camo
« Reply #3 on: February 10, 2010, 02:56:11 PM »
Looking like a blob in camo at distance only matters if you are in a Texas size bar, or at a redneck wedding.    ;)

IOW, camo is no more than a fashion statement IMO.   Have been hunting and/or doing ADC on predators since the 50's not wearing any camo clothing... and have killed way more than my fair share.   

It's all about set up, set up, set up (and scratching your arse before you get to your stand).
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Re: hunting camo
« Reply #4 on: February 10, 2010, 04:15:14 PM »
Background to me is just as important as camo.  I like to back into a cedar or if I stand have a large tree trunk to my back.  Most calling sites have some sort of structure ie large rocks, gulleys, yucca, or something to break your outline.  Again the most important rule is DO NOT MOVE.  If you must move to raise your rifle for instance pretend you are deer hunting and do it in a very slow motion.  Good luck and keep the wind in your face.
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Re: hunting camo
« Reply #5 on: February 10, 2010, 04:29:29 PM »
OK, thanks,  I kind of thought that, but I've read so much hype about camo, I started to wonder.

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Re: hunting camo
« Reply #6 on: February 10, 2010, 07:52:21 PM »
Been using good ole woodland camo for years. Got it free from Uncle Sam.

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Re: hunting camo
« Reply #7 on: February 11, 2010, 04:52:31 AM »
Camo is way overratted.  Our Fathers and Grandfathers did not use it, and did rather well.  They knew the basics, that is often ignored by todays hunters.  Sit in the shadows, Sit where your outline is broken up, limit movement, and know which way the wind is blowing.

Sometimes I wear Camo, sometimes I don't.  Does not seem to make any differance, except when out in the snow.  When moving out in the snow above tree line, you have to be white or you stand out for miles. 
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Re: hunting camo
« Reply #8 on: February 11, 2010, 05:28:51 AM »
Quote from: Ladobe on February 10, 2010, 02:56:11 PM
Looking like a blob in camo at distance only matters if you are in a Texas size bar, or at a redneck wedding.    ;)

IOW, camo is no more than a fashion statement IMO.   Have been hunting and/or doing ADC on predators since the 50's not wearing any camo clothing... and have killed way more than my fair share.  

It's all about set up, set up, set up (and scratching your arse before you get to your stand).

When I read some hype on camo it makes me wonder how the successful hunters of yesteryear, me included, ever managed to kill anything. I don't think it hurts anything to wear it but it's no substitute for knowledge and skill. Not saying I'm high in that department either but I used to do OK.
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Re: hunting camo
« Reply #9 on: February 11, 2010, 05:49:33 AM »
i wear a gilly suit and face the wind and keep the sun to my back and still am having trouble with the coyotes sneeking in be hind me. the jack in the box and remote call out 50 -75 yards. camo is a preffence in my apinnion
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Re: hunting camo
« Reply #10 on: February 11, 2010, 07:15:21 AM »
I live in FL and used to hunt in the winter in a swamp  with all white snow camo(it was warm and waterproof )  and i kill lots of game. What i have found(i not the best hunter mind you or have been doing it that long) is that camo really counts if your hunting a flat area or if your move. I once used a old wool blanket to move on a coyoyte that was in the open and i could not get it to come.

Myself i like blaze orange camouflage or   Mossy Oak New Break-up Blaze Orange becuase people can see you but the game can't and i don't want/be shot at.
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Re: hunting camo
« Reply #11 on: February 12, 2010, 05:09:39 AM »
Camo color matters alot, patteren doesn`t. AND, if you move the coyote will see you no matter what color the camo.
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Re: hunting camo
« Reply #12 on: February 13, 2010, 06:52:38 AM »
that coyote die because he kept watching this Low to the ground moveing animal that was woolly. He look like he wanted to run but just kept watching.
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Re: hunting camo
« Reply #13 on: February 13, 2010, 10:04:59 AM »
Quote from: oldandslow on February 11, 2010, 05:28:51 AM
When I read some hype on camo it makes me wonder how the successful hunters of yesteryear, me included, ever managed to kill anything. I don't think it hurts anything to wear it but it's no substitute for knowledge and skill. Not saying I'm high in that department either but I used to do OK.
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Exactly!   By todays standards some might wonder how we ever harvested any kind of wild game with our archaic firearms and without the camo, cover scents, electronic calls/decoys, bait, planted food plots, elevated blinds and laser guided missle launchers used today that don't force you to get them in up close and personal for the shot.   As you said, none of the above is a "substitute for knowledge and skill", and I'll add those that are gained from endless hours in the field actually doing it. 
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Re: hunting camo
« Reply #14 on: February 15, 2010, 11:51:30 AM »
Guess that is why I wear a pattern that suites the backdrop......cause I am not full of that knowledge and skill...
been hunting for 37 years.....and I like to think I add a few tricks every year.......( probably forget a few as well)
I still agree with whoever said,

The Best camoflage you can have, is to stay still.
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