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Title: Hunting Hats
Post by: bow loving man on December 13, 2011, 05:01:00 PM
I'm in the market for a new hunting hat, let's see what you wear while hunting or for everyday if you wish...Thanks in advance....
Title: Re: Hunting Hats
Post by: wapiti on December 13, 2011, 05:26:00 PM
Sent you a PM.
Title: Re: Hunting Hats
Post by: 30coupe on December 13, 2011, 05:27:00 PM
When it's warm enough here to wear a hat this is about like the one I wear:

 http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=1216126&destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fproduct.jsp%3FproductId%3D1226961%26destination%3D%252Fcatalog%252Fproduct.jsp%253FproductId%2 53D753932%2526type%253Dproduct%2526Ntk%253DAllProducts%2526searchPath%253D%25252Fcatalog%25252Fsearch_within.cmd%25253Fform_state%25253Ddefault_state%252526searchWithin%25253Dtrue% 252526N%25253D0%252526Ntk%25253DAllProducts%252526Ntt%25253Dhat%252526search%25253Dhat%252526nttWithin%25253Dwool%252526x%25253D0%252526y%25253D0%2526Ntt%253Dhat%2526WTz_l%253DUnkn own%26WTz_l%3DYMAL%253BIK-956527&WTz_l=YMAL%3BIK-956942 (http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=1216126&destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fproduct.jsp%3FproductId%3D1226961%26destination%3D%252Fcatalog%252Fproduct.jsp%253FproductId%253D753932%2526type%253Dproduct%2526Ntk%253DAllProducts%2526searchPath%253D%25252Fcatalog%25252Fsearch_within.cmd%25253Fform_state%25253Ddefault_state%252526searchWithin%25253Dtrue%252526N%25253D0%252526Ntk%25253DAllProducts%252526Ntt%25253Dhat%252526search%25253Dhat%252526nttWithin%25253Dwool%252526x%25253D0%252526y%25253D0%2526Ntt%253Dhat%2526WTz_l%253DUnknown%26WTz_l%3DYMAL%253BIK-956527&WTz_l=YMAL%3BIK-956942)
Title: Re: Hunting Hats
Post by: Ground Hunter on December 13, 2011, 05:36:00 PM
Well it kinda depends on the weather, but when I can I like a "short brimmed - 2 inches" fedora style hat.
Title: Re: Hunting Hats
Post by: SactoBowman on December 13, 2011, 05:43:00 PM
Has anyone tried a Bailey Lausch hat before?  It has a really short brim and is a "bucket hat" style.
Title: Re: Hunting Hats
Post by: PeteA on December 13, 2011, 06:01:00 PM
I just saw a post today about Bailey of Hollywood hats. They have a litewool Camo Fedora! Looks really cool and not to expensive.
Title: Re: Hunting Hats
Post by: Paul WA on December 13, 2011, 06:04:00 PM
http://www.plentycoupsarchery.com/
Title: Re: Hunting Hats
Post by: Over&Under on December 13, 2011, 06:12:00 PM
Is this the one PeteA was referring to???

 http://www.surplushats.com/bailey-of-hollywood-bronc-hat.html
Title: Re: Hunting Hats
Post by: maineac on December 13, 2011, 06:39:00 PM
I have a couple of stormy kromers I really like.  Add a knit cap in really cold weather.  In warm weather I cut the brim off a camo baseball cap shorter with my bandsaw.
Title: Re: Hunting Hats
Post by: Ground Hunter on December 13, 2011, 06:41:00 PM
I'm liking that "coups" hat.  My heads kind of small, so if I get a large, I guess I'll have to stuff it with some aluminum foil.    :biglaugh:    :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Hunting Hats
Post by: RobinHood1389 on December 13, 2011, 06:44:00 PM
mudd will chime in with those cool as heck robin hood hats......
Title: Re: Hunting Hats
Post by: TJK68 on December 13, 2011, 06:51:00 PM
I wear a hat made by Bailey's called a "BRIAR" love it very comfy.
Title: Re: Hunting Hats
Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on December 13, 2011, 06:53:00 PM
Ball cap early season.

 (http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/blind5-1.jpg)

Stormy Cromer early and mid season.

 (http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/d3.jpg)

Fur when it gets really cold.

 (http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a12-1.jpg)

Tracy
Title: Re: Hunting Hats
Post by: don_h on December 13, 2011, 07:02:00 PM
Baseball cap here, keeps the sun out of my eyes and I can turn it around mornings and evenings to allow better visibility.
Title: Re: Hunting Hats
Post by: wapiti on December 13, 2011, 07:03:00 PM
If my Coups Cap is too big( Doubtful) I'll make you one that WILL fit.
Title: Re: Hunting Hats
Post by: straitera on December 13, 2011, 07:09:00 PM
Near nekid w/o my Stetson Open Road.

 (http://i.imgur.com/zSUPql.jpg)
Title: Re: Hunting Hats
Post by: Izzy on December 13, 2011, 07:30:00 PM
My Filson skullie. Love it and its extremely warm for its light weight. Its starting to shrink so I gotta get me a new one soon. (http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o244/2crazyboys_photos/P1010490.jpg)
Title: Re: Hunting Hats
Post by: Izzy on December 13, 2011, 07:32:00 PM
My funky unknown brand hat for when its getting really cold.  (http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o244/2crazyboys_photos/DSCN2493.jpg) (http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o244/2crazyboys_photos/DSCN2537.jpg)The red plaid driving cap is a Woolrich. Havent killed anything while wearing it yet so I cant call it lucky but I likes it.
Title: Re: Hunting Hats
Post by: Rustic on December 13, 2011, 07:39:00 PM
Quote
Originally posted by bow loving man:
I'm in the market for a new hunting hat, let's see what you wear while hunting or for everyday if you wish...Thanks in advance....
Stormy Kromer cap, I could'nt be happier.
Title: Re: Hunting Hats
Post by: L. E. Carroll on December 13, 2011, 07:42:00 PM
Here's the one I have worn for years... I'm not sure who the manufacturer was as thats now worn off but it's still marked "100% Wool" and has stood up to years of wet hunting here in the Pacific NW... I would highly recommend one, if it fits your style and you can find one.

Gene

 (http://i753.photobucket.com/albums/xx177/BrokenArrow-03/DSCF0005-6.jpg)
Title: Re: Hunting Hats
Post by: Duncan on December 13, 2011, 07:51:00 PM
Here’s a few of mine:

Early season, old school jungle style like back in the day, lol.

 (http://i578.photobucket.com/albums/ss224/snuffornot/TradBow/oldskooljpg-1-1.jpg)

Rain, mid season I use this Filson canvas

 (http://i578.photobucket.com/albums/ss224/snuffornot/TradBow/101600_170100.jpg)

Mid to late season, a camo felt packer

 (http://i578.photobucket.com/albums/ss224/snuffornot/IMG_2691.jpg)

Cold weather, reversible knit balaclava (sp?)

 (http://i578.photobucket.com/albums/ss224/snuffornot/TradBow/IMG_DEC09-1.jpg)

An oldie but goodie

 (http://i578.photobucket.com/albums/ss224/snuffornot/Trad/Longbow.jpg)
Title: Re: Hunting Hats
Post by: Whip on December 13, 2011, 08:10:00 PM
Quote
Originally posted by Izzy:
My Filson skullie. Love it and its extremely warm for its light weight. Its starting to shrink so I gotta get me a new one soon.  (http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o244/2crazyboys_photos/P1010490.jpg)
Hat's not shrinkin Izzy.  Your head's swelling up from holding on to those big antlers!  Don't shoot such big deer and the hat'll fit just fine again  ;)
Title: Re: Hunting Hats
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on December 13, 2011, 08:22:00 PM
Joe,

   :laughing:  

Izzy, whip may be on to something here. at least Noah will have a good hat collection.   ;)
Title: Re: Hunting Hats
Post by: Gatekeeper on December 13, 2011, 11:26:00 PM
Here are a few pictures.

 http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=109901#000000
Title: Re: Hunting Hats
Post by: Thumper Dunker on December 14, 2011, 12:46:00 AM
Camo Boonie.
Title: Re: Hunting Hats
Post by: GingivitisKahn on December 14, 2011, 10:35:00 PM
My primary hat, at least until the temps really dip...

 (http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff187/GingivitisKahn/20111212_ac_0002.jpg)

Pictures, guys.  The OP wanted pictures!   :D
Title: Re: Hunting Hats
Post by: wooddamon1 on December 14, 2011, 10:42:00 PM
Stormy Kromer...

 (http://i1121.photobucket.com/albums/l502/MrDwood/DSCN1200.jpg)
Title: Re: Hunting Hats
Post by: Hopewell Tom on December 15, 2011, 05:50:00 AM
Trapper, that's a beautiful looking coon skin hat. Did you make it?
I often seen roadkill coons that I think I should pick up and skin out for that very reason, but don't know where to look next to get a nice one made.
A mild day or 2 in the winter will bring them out, but they must be a bit groggy and get hit. Would be prime fur, I'd think.
Title: Re: Hunting Hats
Post by: ronp on December 15, 2011, 06:10:00 AM
Stormy Kromer this year when the temps dropped.  A green bucket hat earlier in the season.
Title: Re: Hunting Hats
Post by: Vesty on December 15, 2011, 12:05:00 PM
Hey Duncan. I'm looking for one like your bottom photo. Any leads? What kind is that?
Title: Re: Hunting Hats
Post by: randy grider on December 15, 2011, 02:20:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v708/randygrider/thehat.jpg)
Title: Re: Hunting Hats
Post by: randy grider on December 15, 2011, 02:21:00 PM
Now there, is a goofy lookin' hat!
Title: Re: Hunting Hats
Post by: on December 15, 2011, 06:50:00 PM
Classic Bowman Sporting Woolens--

I produce the classic Rail Road type hat--called the  Bowman Brim-- it's about 1.75" just big enough to block out the sun.
I consulted the Bowman Brim expert Barry Wensel.
He has give me his stamp of approval.
For 2012 I am doing a special color called Pie Bald. Looks just ike the plaid he is wearing in the photo with Gene of Woody--
 my hat is different, it has larger fold down outside ear flaps ( I call them wings) these flaps COMPLETELY cover your ears. My hat also has
pull down inner ear flaps -- so in real cold weather you can get double protection.
The hat is also quilted lined.
Wool is 85 wool 15% nylon-- made 100% in the USA.
IN the futute I plan to put an antler button in the front where the LEATHER  tie is---
Any of you that have antler pieces or sheds that would be the size of a quarter, these can be cut on an angle . They look great on the front of the hat. I am going to need quite a few---
I will pay for freight --  
I will post some photo's.
Also coming  for 2012.
Modified Engineer cap-- called the Bowman Cruiser
wool and cotton canvas. All my plaid colors !

The Bowman Bomber  ( Snoopy type)

The Duncan-- this is a newsboy style -- style  after bowman of the 1950's

Email me for a catalog and for new products for 2012 --  [email protected] (http://[email protected])  

Remember --- your all going to need warm cloths--

All product is guaranteed--  

Thanks  for your business   Rob
Title: Re: Hunting Hats
Post by: Spectre on December 15, 2011, 06:55:00 PM
Quote
Originally posted by classicbowman:
Classic Bowman Sporting Woolens--

I produce the classic Rail Road type hat--called the  Bowman Brim-- it's about 1.75" just big enough to block out the sun.
I consulted the Bowman Brim expert Barry Wensel.
He has give me his stamp of approval.
For 2012 I am doing a special color called Pie Bald. Looks just ike the plaid he is wearing in the photo with Gene of Woody--
 my hat is different, it has larger fold down outside ear flaps ( I call them wings) these flaps COMPLETELY cover your ears. My hat also has
pull down inner ear flaps -- so in real cold weather you can get double protection.
The hat is also quilted lined.
Wool is 85 wool 15% nylon-- made 100% in the USA.
IN the futute I plan to put an antler button in the front where the LEATHER  tie is---
Any of you that have antler pieces or sheds that would be the size of a quarter, these can be cut on an angle . They look great on the front of the hat. I am going to need quite a few---
I will pay for freight --  
I will post some photo's.
Also coming  for 2012.
Modified Engineer cap-- called the Bowman Cruiser
wool and cotton canvas. All my plaid colors !

The Bowman Bomber  ( Snoopy type)

The Duncan-- this is a newsboy style -- style  after bowman of the 1950's

Email me for a catalog and for new products for 2012 --  [email protected] (http://[email protected])  

Remember --- your all going to need warm cloths--

All product is guaranteed--  

Thanks  for your business   Rob
Dood, no links on your site!  :dunno:
Title: Re: Hunting Hats
Post by: mikebiz on December 15, 2011, 07:23:00 PM
Spectre,

Rob's site isn't up and running yet.  He said in his post to email him and he'll mail you a catalog.
Title: Re: Hunting Hats
Post by: mikebiz on December 15, 2011, 07:25:00 PM
Quote
Originally posted by wooddamon1:
Stormy Kromer...

  (http://i1121.photobucket.com/albums/l502/MrDwood/DSCN1200.jpg)
Hey wooddamon1,

Are the earflaps on the Original Stormy Kromer long enough to cover the ears when pulled down?  I'm trying to decide between the Original and the Rancher model with the longer flaps.  Thanks.
Title: Re: Hunting Hats
Post by: reddogge on December 15, 2011, 07:41:00 PM
Duncan, stick with the "oldie but goodie" and loose the rest. Trust me.

Here's the one I've been wearing for a couple of years.
  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0603/reddogge/Hunting/IMG_1681.jpg)
Title: Re: Hunting Hats
Post by: Duncan on December 15, 2011, 07:44:00 PM
Quote
Originally posted by Vesty:
Hey Duncan. I'm looking for one like your bottom photo. Any leads? What kind is that?
Vesty,

I got it in a Belk's dept store back in the 70's. I doubt you would find one like it now. But you might check out used clothing stores that sell vintage clothing, you never know what you will find. I think there are some online vintage stores too that might have vintage hats. Also yard sales and flea markets are a good possible source. Sorry I could not be of more help.

Reddoge,

My wife would agree with you, I have too many hats!

Duncan
Title: Re: Hunting Hats
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on December 15, 2011, 07:51:00 PM
Well I really like My 3d leafy boonie, but here in Texas You have to wear Orange.
Title: Re: Hunting Hats
Post by: agross1 on December 15, 2011, 08:10:00 PM
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Originally posted by mikebiz:
 
Quote
Originally posted by wooddamon1:
Stormy Kromer...

   (http://i1121.photobucket.com/albums/l502/MrDwood/DSCN1200.jpg)
Hey wooddamon1,

Are the earflaps on the Original Stormy Kromer long enough to cover the ears when pulled down?  I'm trying to decide between the Original and the Rancher model with the longer flaps.  Thanks. [/b]
Yes the origial will cover the ears if you pull it down.  They will cover your whole ear with maybe your earlobe or the bottom of your earlobe hanging out.  The rancher is warmer and covers more of your neck.  The rancher is definitely warmer but may be too warm depending on what you use it for.  They are both great hats.  Get one of each.
Title: Re: Hunting Hats
Post by: mikebiz on December 15, 2011, 08:29:00 PM
Thanks agross1.  I think I'll go for the Original.  Need a new blaze orange to wear while rabbit hunting this winter.  I could always throw a light weight beanie under it if it's really cold.
Title: Re: Hunting Hats
Post by: agross1 on December 15, 2011, 08:57:00 PM
If your going to be rabbit hunting, I assume you will be mostly walking, the original will be plenty warm.  They are great hats.
Title: Re: Hunting Hats
Post by: twitchstick on December 16, 2011, 09:57:00 AM
I like bucket hats and really like my coups hat!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Hunting Hats
Post by: wooddamon1 on December 16, 2011, 10:47:00 AM
mikebiz, what agross1 said! Cabelas had some red and black plaid on sale for $29.99 last week. I don't know if they are still having it or not...

Love my Stormy Kromer!
Title: Re: Hunting Hats
Post by: Elkchaser on December 16, 2011, 12:59:00 PM
Most of the time I wear this wool (i guess Fedora style).
If hot out, generally a ball cap to shade my eyes.

 (http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww98/rlbruski/DSCN1100.jpg)

Here it is on my noggin :-)

 (http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww98/rlbruski/DSCF0144.jpg)
Title: Re: Hunting Hats
Post by: joe skipp on December 16, 2011, 01:03:00 PM
Mild season hats and warm weather hats....
Winnona, Short brim fleece, short brim Sticks 'N Limbs and Extreme cold weather hollofil insulated short brim.

 (http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a281/sf1oak/P6070002.jpg)

 (http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a281/sf1oak/P6070003.jpg)
Title: Re: Hunting Hats
Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on December 16, 2011, 01:33:00 PM
Yes Tom I made it and will download some picks this weeknd for you. Here's the only other one I have of it right now on photobucket..

  (http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/b2-6.jpg)

I trap a few raccoons every year and always have a couple that are saved back for tanning and projects before selling.    :D  

  (http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/trap4.jpg)

Tracy
Title: Re: Hunting Hats
Post by: ammoeater on December 16, 2011, 03:54:00 PM
Love my wool Filson Mackinaw cap.  Nice short brim and fold-down earflaps for when it's real cold.  Plenty warm when it's cold, and not too hot when it's warm out.
Title: Re: Hunting Hats
Post by: stagetek on December 16, 2011, 05:53:00 PM
Usually a ball cap. Miss the old Jones style caps.