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What size you ware? If your any of the sizes I have left. I might be able to send ya something.
Nooooo black. Seems to be stories nearly every year where a brush picker or hiker is shot by a hunter who thought that they were a bear! That stuff would be fine for layering underneath I'm sure, but not for an exterior layer.
Having camo is not as important as many people let on. You can do just fine wearing tans, greens, plaid ect.. Wear quiet gear that you are comfortable in.
As a father of 5, I'm on a budget for gear and I've slain animals wearing walmart camo and will again this year. Mossy oak or real tree are both good and walmart.All the other stuff is awesome and great if you have the funds to get it. Cover and wind is what's really important.
Quote from: WAcoyotehunter on August 21, 2017, 04:42:22 PMHaving camo is not as important as many people let on. You can do just fine wearing tans, greens, plaid ect.. Wear quiet gear that you are comfortable in. ^ This^My only camo is stuff I bought on super sale. I don't feel handicapped at all, and fill quite a few big game tags. My all time favorite camo fleece jacket is from WalMart and has holes worn in it. I'm old enough to have shot way more game without camo and without fleece than with either. Shot more critters while wearing a green and yellowish plaid acrylic outer shirt than anything else though a muted blue and black wool plaid CPO shirt from K-Mart was a close second. I wore both of those till they were rags. On cheap stuff, just check to make sure the zippers work and if they are petite little zippers, pass. Wool dress pants from a thrift store and a wool blend or synthetic plaid shirt are superb for most WA deer seasons: comfortable, quiet, shed light rain and dew. As well as avoiding black, I won't buy tan. If it is really pouring, add rain gear. I often wear fleece or a soft synthetic layer OUTSIDE/over my rain jacket to stay quiet when brushing against bushes and limbs if I am still hunting. I keep gaiters INSIDE my wool pants for the same reason: quiet. Also, water running down the outside of pants drains and seeps inside the gaiter tops and into boots if the gaiters are outside the pants. Bet you can't guess how I learned that one... Edited to add: Do what you want but I prefer to never wear camo in public. I usually stop on my way into a hunt and on the way out and change into "civvies". Jeans and a cotton flannel shirt are more comfortable for the drive home anyway and if I stop at a café or convenience store I don't want the clerk nor other customers nor a cop to know from my clothes that I probably have hunting gear in my vehicle. Unless the antlers are too big to hide, ditto for letting horns show.
Camo IS a necessity, at least if you're going out for a nice dinner in Cowlitz County!
Quote from: Okanagan on August 21, 2017, 06:09:04 PMQuote from: WAcoyotehunter on August 21, 2017, 04:42:22 PMHaving camo is not as important as many people let on. You can do just fine wearing tans, greens, plaid ect.. Wear quiet gear that you are comfortable in. ^ This^My only camo is stuff I bought on super sale. I don't feel handicapped at all, and fill quite a few big game tags. My all time favorite camo fleece jacket is from WalMart and has holes worn in it. I'm old enough to have shot way more game without camo and without fleece than with either. Shot more critters while wearing a green and yellowish plaid acrylic outer shirt than anything else though a muted blue and black wool plaid CPO shirt from K-Mart was a close second. I wore both of those till they were rags. On cheap stuff, just check to make sure the zippers work and if they are petite little zippers, pass. Wool dress pants from a thrift store and a wool blend or synthetic plaid shirt are superb for most WA deer seasons: comfortable, quiet, shed light rain and dew. As well as avoiding black, I won't buy tan. If it is really pouring, add rain gear. I often wear fleece or a soft synthetic layer OUTSIDE/over my rain jacket to stay quiet when brushing against bushes and limbs if I am still hunting. I keep gaiters INSIDE my wool pants for the same reason: quiet. Also, water running down the outside of pants drains and seeps inside the gaiter tops and into boots if the gaiters are outside the pants. Bet you can't guess how I learned that one... Edited to add: Do what you want but I prefer to never wear camo in public. I usually stop on my way into a hunt and on the way out and change into "civvies". Jeans and a cotton flannel shirt are more comfortable for the drive home anyway and if I stop at a café or convenience store I don't want the clerk nor other customers nor a cop to know from my clothes that I probably have hunting gear in my vehicle. Unless the antlers are too big to hide, ditto for letting horns show. Okanogan,Great post! Some wisdom here for sure. Definitely agree on avoiding Black and Tan solid colors. I have to say, I never considered wearing anything over a pair a rain jacket to silence it... good reminder on the gaiters.Interesting thoughts on camo in public...maybe the same reason I never put decals on my rig letting people know I might have expensive archery, fly fishing, you name it firearms,...?Thanks for sharing!
I like to wear camo when calling critters, especially when calling big cats. Even then, hands and face are the critical areas. We've called plenty of critters without camo but IMO camo helps when calling animals more focused on sight than scent. I haven't hunted ducks since high school and have never hunted turkeys though have called quite a few to see how they respond, none of those while wearing camo. If the camo is cheap, it sure doesn't hurt anything and each of us will choose to spend on different priorities.
FishNFur;I take offense to that statement!Being a former Kelso High School Grad, I have found that a hickory shirt and a pair of Lee Loggers were always in style.Particularly in Cowlitz County!You sir owe an apology to the entire hard working population of western Washington.
If you're hunting archery camo is probably more important. Elk hunting the rut is different, because no matter what they aren't expecting a human. You can get away with wearing almost whatever, as long as you don't get winded. THAT is the most important. They've been called in and are looking for a cow, so just don't wear light tan Archery deer is different. September can be super hot, December can be freezing. As a rule I buy my pants a couple waist sizes too big so oh can throw sweats, long johns, etc under there. There are some REALLY nice hunting clothes that will keep you toasty, but there are far more cost efficient ways of keeping warm. December snowstorms are great times to hunt deer, as are freak rainstorms. You'll need to be prepared for a variety of weather no matter what.
IMHO camo is less important than performance. I like being dry and comfortable as well as quiet, all while blending in with surrounding colors and breaking up my outline.The more comfortable I am the longer I can stay out and focus on the hunt. Getting cold and wet can shorten the day. I look for performance type gear on clearance, or in the bargain cave, second hand, sales, etc.
little bit late for this season, but keep an eye on Camofire.com They get closeout pricing on gear and if you know what to look for you can find a decent deal. I geared up last year with them lot of Core4element gear and I got it all for 50% of normal price and worked over free shipping deals too. I haven't noticed as good deals this year, but still worth keeping eye on.
If it hasn't already been said, go to an army surplus. Government issued fleece is bad azz, and the BDU pants are bullet proof! Not water proof at all but great for dry weather. Jacket and pants are very durable and camo.
