Dbl Bull hunting question

[ethan]

I've been told it's best to wear dark clothing while hunting (specifically turkey) out of a double bull.  But what about your face and hands?  Do you cover them to? Thanks

[Guru]

absolutely!    Your hand and bow are the closest thing to the window when drawn. Black gloves and a dark bow...black hockey tape works good. Just take it off after the season. I usually wear a dark camo headcover, but will be wearing a black one this year......

[Biggie Hoffman]

C'mon Guru, I wear a blue t shirt and no face or hand cover. I even use a sliver thermos and aluminum foil to wrap my extra donuts. Next you'll be telling us to use black thread in our string trackers.....

[Guru]

 ....aren't you supposed to be hunting  

 Dark colors definitely help, but obviously aren't neccessary. Last year was the first year I wore black, but that's because I was using my new Matrix with a big opening. When I had my T-5 I just wore dark camo.....

[Ray Lyon]

I've got a black fleece zip front turtleneck that I wear along with gloves and facemask that are a dark gray. Sometimes it gets warm in later May of our turkey season and for those hunts where the blind starts getting pretty toasty I wear black silk long underwear. It's very very thin (I think the term is "sheer") and works well when the temps go up and sun is shining on the blind.

[Biggie Hoffman]

Just funnin........

Actually I do wear a black t shirt but no face mask. I have a Matrix too and keep three sides open. You just can't see thru that mesh unless you peek thru the two 12 gauge holes Marty put in it.......

[Guru]

   now that there's funny!!!

[Dante]

Do you guys use the netting? I havent been using it much...........it must help but hogs sure don't mind the holes in the blind

[ethan]

I thought the netting wasn't necessary with turkey.  I do all my deer hunting from trees or the ground.  Not to familiar with turkey.

[Guru]

No need for it with turkeys....

[beaglesandbucks]

ethan....

You kind of answered your own question.

If you are not using the netting...then absolutely...you must wear dark clothing...cover your hands...face....etc.

However, the netting covers a multitude of sins.  You are correct...turkeys don't mind the holes. (Movement in the holes bothers them.)  But...I still use the net.  It gives me a great deal of confidence when I begin my draw.  I still wear a face mask and gloves...because the encounters are usually pretty close range....and I don't want the slightest bit of movement rousing a turkey's attention.

 

[ethan]

Thanks fellas.  Good luck with the birds this season.

Ethan