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Offline robtattoo

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Re: Do you wear Camo
« Reply #60 on: August 03, 2009, 04:55:00 PM »
Absolutely, all the time.
For one thing, my camo stuff (ASAT & Predator) fits me better than anything else & for another, I absolutley believe it works & when a lot of bowhunting relies on confidence that makes a difference for me.
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Re: Do you wear Camo
« Reply #61 on: August 03, 2009, 06:07:00 PM »
Sure do...wearing camo shorts right now.  Wear it for hunting all the time.
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Offline joebuck

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Re: Do you wear Camo
« Reply #62 on: August 03, 2009, 06:17:00 PM »
Not if i can help it.
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Offline STEVE R.

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Re: Do you wear Camo
« Reply #63 on: August 03, 2009, 06:21:00 PM »
I wear camo when I hunt because I think it is neat. After all I am having fun. I shoot a long bow because I like to and I shoot carbon arrows because I like to.I also ride my 500 honda because I like to. I really think that the rancho safari long coat is the tops for concealment.
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Re: Do you wear Camo
« Reply #64 on: August 03, 2009, 06:38:00 PM »
I second what "three arrows" said, but with an add-on: The area I hunt is hotly advertised by the ODNR as   one of the top places to deer hunt every year; people come from all over the state and from out of state to hunt the Woodbury public lands......I try to hide from people!
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Offline Three Arrows

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Re: Do you wear Camo
« Reply #65 on: August 03, 2009, 06:50:00 PM »
Ben, I have hunted Woodbury, there are huge bucks there but very difficult to hunt around the main campgrounds.  People will literally climb up a tree right next to you!
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Offline Arwin

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Re: Do you wear Camo
« Reply #66 on: August 03, 2009, 07:11:00 PM »
Three Arrows, it is just the same here on public land. CRAZY!!!!
 Here is a pic of my daughter crawling her way into position for deer that were in this field last December. I love the ASAT!

 
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Offline GMMAT

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Re: Do you wear Camo
« Reply #67 on: August 03, 2009, 07:21:00 PM »
I'm just curious....

For you guys who don't wear camo....is it a financial thing?  Or.........something else?
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Offline Three Arrows

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Re: Do you wear Camo
« Reply #68 on: August 03, 2009, 08:09:00 PM »
Have you seen the evolution of camouflage clothing from the 60's til now?  We sit in the woods and try like hell to spot a deer who wears only one shade of color but is seemingly invisible; even at close distance.  They move along slow and stop here and there.  The colors they have are natural and muted.  I wear the same type of colors when I hunt and have had more success getting near game now than when I wore the up to the minute camouflage clothing.  I do own a complete line of ASAT because I have tested it at close range on deer and turkey.  I also have a King of the Mountain Bushman shirt just for the wool.  Otherwise, I prefer the durable Filson bibs for bark and brush.  It is also very weather resistant.  I also have a gray wool shirt to put on when the wind blows.  So no, it is not financial.  I just used every pattern under the sun and found out that plain dull earth colors was more than sufficient.
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Offline bowmofo

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Re: Do you wear Camo
« Reply #69 on: August 03, 2009, 08:14:00 PM »
I all about earth tones  
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Offline George D. Stout

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Re: Do you wear Camo
« Reply #70 on: August 03, 2009, 08:58:00 PM »
GMMAT,  I find most of it too costly (royalties to brand names) and it rarely fits like a good wool or flannel shirt.  Frankly, we really don't need a reason I suppose, but I think it takes away some of the individuality and makes everyone look the same; kinda like those folks who carry compound bows that are all camoflauged and look alike.  

Many times in the early season, I end up wearing a tee shirt much of the day along with a pair of jeans.  I think it's funny how many patterns are out there to buy, but heck it's good for the economy.  And....I guess I may not wear it for the same reason that I hunt alone 99.9% of the time.  It's that thing about being an individual and not another cookie cutter image.  

By the way, I don't need camo to hide from people in the woods; if I don't want you to see me, you won't see me.     :saywhat:  

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Re: Do you wear Camo
« Reply #71 on: August 03, 2009, 10:45:00 PM »
Have at times, not so much anymore.....kind of like to distance myself from the crowd a little bit.  I'd rather just be viewed as a harmless eccentric.

These guys didn't seem to care last fall that I didn't have any "famous" hunter's name on my clothes - of course each one was a bit distracted by the doe he was following - but then neither of the girls caught me either and I guess thats the real test......

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Re: Do you wear Camo
« Reply #72 on: August 03, 2009, 10:59:00 PM »
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Re: Do you wear Camo
« Reply #73 on: August 03, 2009, 11:09:00 PM »
Plaids, muted colors etc, are a camo. I think the question really being asked is do you wear commercial camo.
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Offline twitchstick

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Re: Do you wear Camo
« Reply #74 on: August 03, 2009, 11:31:00 PM »
I wear como mainly,but have woren fannels or plads alot.Anything to brake up my outline I think is key,but movement is usally what the animals will see not camo.I had on camo top and purple shorts when I shot my frist elk with a bow.
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Offline Mark U

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Re: Do you wear Camo
« Reply #75 on: August 04, 2009, 12:24:00 AM »
Haven't worn any for a few years now and will probably never buy any again.  My usual garb looks pretty much like Ryan's.  Plaid and a neutral pants color that I'll get for a few bucks.  My daughter in this picture graduated from college this year.

 

After hunting elk since 1971, I determined camo was pretty much a waste of time in most situations.  You can kill an elk in a white tee shirt and blue jeans, with a bow, under ten yards, as one of my son's did a couple years ago.  I do, however, like the Asbel plaid shirts his wife makes.

 

Or this one.


 

Or this.  Didn't even have the plaid on.

 

The elk in the pictures are probably in the twenties for elk I've killed with a bow, but I couldn't give an exact count.  It seem's to me that the people who are really consistent at harvesting an animal have a predatory instinct, like a cat, and don't need a cover.  Any mountain lions dressed in ASAT?
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Re: Do you wear Camo
« Reply #76 on: August 04, 2009, 12:38:00 AM »
Camo is kewl man... but I think that texture is equally important.. you know, that non reflective light absorbing quality of rough cloth like wool, burlap, cotton, denim, fleece and leafy suits that really helps seal the deal...
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Re: Do you wear Camo
« Reply #77 on: August 04, 2009, 03:42:00 AM »
i don't wear it at all ...
plaids and earth tones for me.
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Re: Do you wear Camo
« Reply #78 on: August 04, 2009, 08:49:00 AM »
IMO there are just two many gadgets being sold today for the hunter.  When I watch some of the shows on TV I just have to shake my head.  

Camo Clothing
Camo  on everything
Range Finders
Special no scent clothes
Special blood finding flashlights
Special arrows with lighted nocks
The list just goes on.
The Cabela archery catalog just gets bigger every year.

Some people just have to have everything in order to feel confident in the field.  That's their prerogative and if it makes them feel good then more power to them but it's not for me.

I use to wear camo  ago until I found out I did not need it.  I have not worn it for many years but that is just me.
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Offline Gary Logsdon

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Re: Do you wear Camo
« Reply #79 on: August 04, 2009, 09:32:00 AM »
Really enjoyed what you had to say Mark ... not to mention the photo walk down memory lane!
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