Plaid for hunting?

[wolfhunter4life]

I live in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, and I was wondering about plaid for hunting. I hunt trails some and bait hunt some too. Bears are no biggie but wise old whitetails are another deal. I have a hard enough time hiding 15ft high in full camo from a smart old doe...let alone in plaid. I like the looks of plaid and want to "hunt" more traditional than with just a longbow and wooden arrows. Any photos or advice is much appreciated.

[Shedrock]

 
 
 

I started hunted in plaid several years back. I mainly hunt spot and stalk except for whiteys, bears, and antelope. Keeping movement to a minimum and having the wind right is the most important.

[Shedrock]

 
 
 

A few more pics for ya. As you see, I have a fave shirt. I have been wearing it for several years. Plaids don't seem to fade out fast like the "camo" ones do. Good stuff! Cotton in warm weather, wool in cold.

[Shedrock]

This plaid shirt cost me $3 at the thrift store. I shot the 2 above antelope wearing it as well. I got my moneys worth.  

[joekeith]

Wow Tracy..    ..you've gotta a whole room full of critters there.    Way to go man.

[Shedrock]

quote:Originally posted by joekeith:
Wow Tracy..     ..you've gotta a whole room full of critters there.  

[buckeye_hunter]

I have worn plaid more times than I can count and had it perform better(camo-wise) than "real" camo.

My success is nothing compared to previous posts though.....

[wolfhunter4life]

VERY NICE!!!! Plaid it is! I was thinking about hawking my local Thrift stores looking for plaid shirts. I'd feel alot better about wearing a $5 plaid traditional looking shirt vs a $350 camo jacket. I'm done with the hi tech garbage...I pretty much stopped watching the outdoor channel too. Not a fan of having products praised, and pushed on me 24/7 while trying to watch an average man's outdoor show. Thanks for posting the pics!

[Steve Jr]

I actually seem to have more success in plaid than I did when I wore the newer camo. I have been busted moving in plaid and they seem more curious and come in closer.

[Ric O'Shay]

Plaid is the way to go. Warm, quiet and comfy. On blustery days, Teresa Asbell's wind blocker vest beneath the wool is a life saver.

Danny

[Izzy]

Youd be surprised how well a good plaid works as camo. Ive had animals in close and look right through me. I have seen plaid work better than some commercial camo on humans who see color too. Youd be sold if you gave it a try.

[stujay]

Tracy has made me a believer. He's laid down some quality trophies! Others using wool plaid in winter and cotton in summer too?

[Bowwild]

I don't wear plaid. I know the critters don't care but I like the new high-tech clothing as much for the fit and feel as for the camo pattern.

[Chris Steele]

I wear plaid for the comfort of it,it is quiter than most camo material.Ha,i have one light jacket that is 20 years old,just can't bear to get rid of it.

[Dave Pagel]

I have both plaids and camo and seem to be wearing the plaid most of the time.  My success has not been diminished by the plaid.

D.P.

[Jeff Roark]

Dan Fitzgerald. Red and black paid and blue jeans.

[Fletcher]

My experience is about like Dave's.  I feel that a soft wool is much less noticed by critters than a printed "camo" hard finish.  With the wool plaids, even if I'm noticed, deer will quickly lose interest as long as I don't move.  Obviously, I have plenty of confidence in this shirt.  The last two deer were shot from a natural brush ground blind.

 
 
 

[Steve Clandinin]

I think Tracy answered your question for you with quite a detailed explanation.You'll find that many on here use nothing else.

[Fletcher]

Wolfie, what size do you wear?

[tradhunterRN]

Awesome pics and stories Gang! I too think I am being converted in my belief now. I am a newbie so it is easy to get sold on the expensive camos out there. It's interesting that a symmetrical pattern of horizontal and vertical lines can do as well as crazy squiggles, fake leaves, and hugely contrasting, asymmetrical designs.

Anyone been successful on turkey in plaid?