Face Masks

[CRM_95]

How many of you guys that hunt ground blinds wear a face mask? And does it interfere with your anchor? I tried shooting with one on today, and since I anchor with my middle finger at the corner of my mouth it's a bit awkward. Now I'm debating on using face paint or switching to a different style mask.

[MnFn]

I felt the same way.  So this past fall I did use face paint, and kept a sealable box of baby wipes in my truck to clean up with.

Lately I have started to finish my draw with my thumb knuckle behind my jaw so I may try it with a tight face mask again.

[indianalongbowshooter]

quit wearing them a royal pain in the posterior when it comes to finding your anchor.. either use that black face paint or used to use a burnt cork and rub on my face which works very well and comes off pretty easy..a face mask caused me to loose a shot on a 165 in. buck one really cold winter day so that was the end of all face mask wearing.

[Car54]

When I do wear a mask its useally a half of a mask, it only goes half way up to cover up to my nose. When I'm ready to shoot I pull it down pass my chin, than take my shot. But normally I don't wear one.

[jt85]

I wear the face mask that came with my leafy suit and have never noticed that it effects my anchor in any way.

[Tater]

For pop-up blinds that are blacked out inside I use a black silk balaclava,fits snug and is comfortable, If not in a blind I use a mesh style head net, neither one messes with my anchor.
   The main thing is practice with them on and get comfortable with the feel.

[dbd870]

I wear a Predator mask, doesn't bother me at all.

[Sam McMichael]

I wear a fabric hood that covers both the head and face. It is lightweight and does not affect my draw or my ability to reach my anchor.

[reddogge]

I wear a homemade mask out of deerskin and it does not interfere. It hangs loose near the mouth and the fingers slip past it.

[wingnut]

I never could get comfortable shooting with a mask.
I used them a bit but have gone back to face paint.

The paint is much easier to take off then the old grease paint.

Mike

[maineac]

I use a 3/4 bandito mask with the bendable metal frame around the eyes.  I have never had a problem with them interfering with my anchor.  I just push in against the mask to hit my anchor.

[Pete McMiller]

I hunt exclusively on the ground with a ghillie and always put my mask on.  Never had an issue shooting with it.  I did realize the past couple of years that even with a mask I also have to put on camo make-up to cover areas that the mask doesn't cover - especially with turkeys.  As you can see, my mask is  pretty tight fitting so really doesn't get in the way.  I anchor with the middle finger in the corner of my mouth.

 

[Michael Salter]

I use a Buff as a partial facemask in warm and cold weather. It fits very snug and does not seem to affect my anchor (middle finger, corner of mouth).

I never wear a mask while in an enclosed ground blind because i use the shoot-thru netting in the windows. If I am in a brush blind or treestand, I will wear one. I usually wear a leafy-flage suit with headnet for those times.

Bisch

[Bill Turner]

Been wearing a face mask since 1970 while deer and turkey hunting. Never had a problem with anchor or visibility. The early face paints or burnt cork were a pain to remove back then. I particularly like the full mask with the flexible aluminum frame around the eyes.Its called the Quaker Boy Elite Bandit. You seldom see them in stores so I have started buying on line direct from Quaker Boy. Buy two at a time and they last me 4 or 5 years minimum.    

[Zradix]

don't like face maskes..messes with my anchor.
I use carbomask.

[Hickrylb]

Paint for me lotsa stripes

[stagetek]

I've worn a face mask for years, many years. Thicker ones in cold weather, mesh in warmer weather. No issues with anchor.

[hawkeye n pa]

I've used carbonmask or burnt cork for years because of eyeglasses and fog. But I also will wear a mask at times and I like the HS leafy head net, for me it works great.  Trim a few leafs while practicing and go hunting! I'm not using a blind though.

[CRM_95]

I have a leafy suit so I may see if I can get a head net that matches it. Maybe it will be a little better, and if not I can still use it for predator hunting. I've already got plenty of face paint so I'll just keep playing around and see what I come up with. Thanks for all the replies!!