Ghillie suit

[Dave Paradowski]

Who hunts in a ghillie suit? I just bought one cheap. How well do they work?     Thanks, Dave

[m midd]

I use one from time to time they are very effective. I have had turkey and deer almost close enough to touch.

[pukwana]

I love mine.  I started using one 2yrs ago, now it's all I use anymore.  The only hard part is learning how to draw your bow with the deer so close.

[moleman]

Im gonna keep an eye on this thread. Ive been considering one for quite some time, but to me they look kind of cumbersome when trying to shoot.
Perhaps this thread will give us all a little insight.

[macbow]

Had some close in counters this year, they just were not legal deer.
IMO! The transition from top of head through the shoulders is most important to hide the human shape.
I can't stand hood types, so I cut the hood off and added it to a fedora, so I can turn my head without bunching up.

[RecurveRookie]

I made one and love it.  Practice while wearing it, and trim accordingly, and get used to it.  I think they work great, just have a lot of cover behind you if possible.

[RecurveRookie]

Moleman,  I trimmed mine a lot in the left arm and left armpit to clear my string.  They can be bulky, you just have to trim them down to make them work.  I don't have a hood, I use a boonie hat with the burlap on it, and paint my face.  My jacket is heavy like a winter coat, probably about 5 yards of burlap on it, and warm too.

[finkm1]

I made my own this year. Used it 3 times but did not see deer. I think they are effective

[pukwana]

To keep the string out of the way, I just cut the sleeve off of an old camo shirt and pull it up on my bow arm.  It has worked well for me.

[Bow-n-Head]

I made mine like a hosptal gown (open in the back accept for about 6" on the upper back). Used netting & burlap strips. Sleeveless (wear a como or leafy shirt) Made a sepeate hood & also a "boonie hat" that I punched 1/4" hole & ran burlap through them. Hood works great if U wear a bucket hat under it.  Hope this helps.  Regards;  Ray

[m midd]

You can easliy modify them to fit your needs or style
of shooting. I have a rancho safari short jacket with hood. Sometimes i use the hood but most of the time i wear a boonie cover i have ghillied up. I think they are a great tool to have in your arsenal.

[JAG]

Love mine.  Have a cheapo one that was less than $70.00.  Started building one, but haven't finished it, yet.

[statedriller]

I wore one for the first time this year.  I was amazed at the deer that would look right past me.  I'm sold on their effectiveness...

[Jake Diebolt]

I'm in the middle of making one. I've never used one before but I can imagine it makes a difference.

[1screagle]

I made one and have used it quite a bit this year. I've had a doe back and to my left at 5 yds and a small buck back and to my right about 10 yds at the same time,  watched them blink and breathe, man that was intense, they never saw me as danger and never smelled me! I've passed on several bucks at ground level this year early season just so I could keep having fun.

[eddings220]

I made one as well.  Last spring had a Turkey at about 8 yds as I was standing taking a potty break. Have had Deer multiple times anywhere from 5 to 10 yds.  They work very well as long as you play the wind direction correctly.  I never hunted from the ground until this year and I really do enjoy it.

[Dave Paradowski]

Thanks for the replies. I'll be looking forward to practicing with it and using it for hunting turkey this spring...........Dave

[Mudd]

I am in the process of finishing one.

Once it's done I'll post up some photos.

I went to the effort because I know they work.

I owned a Rancho Safari but found it heavier and warmer than I wanted and that spurred me to build my own.

I've had turkey brush up against me, Woodcock walk across my lap,squirrels climb on me and all kinds of song birds use me as a perch, plus the deer are unaware of my presence.

It's the closest I can get to feeling invisible.

Totally awesome feeling!!!!!!

God bless,Mudd

[Swinestalker]

I have been using them for several years now. Wish I had tried them 25 years sooner. Whether in a natural hide or stalking through the woods, they are very effective.

[huntsmanlance]

Dave like you i havent used one out in the field yet but am looking forward to it especially come spring turkey season!

I am wondering if anyone uses it during gun season?

Mudd i saw where you made a vest with flapping strips out of blaze orange....does it work well...and does anyone else do this?