I hunt with the natural wood on the back of my bow showing! I also try to buy my bows for hunting with a natural medium color on the back.
I notice that lots of bows are made with light colors on the back and are quiet breatiful.
When game is only a few yards away I need all the help I can get. I have always thought that brown glass might be better than black glass for hunting? Here are some pictures of my Morrision Dakota(stained dark), and my Massie Longhorn(Black Locus)meduim color.