Hi friends

[EsotericPA]

I'm really excited for hunting season this year. Probably just the climate and drama that has been 2020, but I feel like a solid week in some lonely peaks will do the soul some good.  I don't have a lot of mule-deer hunting friends, but one of my buddies is interested in learning so he borrowed a rifle and has been practicing shooting to come with.  He asked me how important camo gear is (he's from the west side, never hunted in his life).  I told him I've killed a lot of deer growing up in jeans and sweatshirts, but now that I am an "adult" and have a real job I have bought camo gear, but really it is more because I wanted some of the tech gear.  What does the community think?  Camo needed for mule deer hunting or does it just make us feel good? 

Cheers!

[TheStovePipeKid]

I have too much camo at this point to advocate for bluejeans.

[OutHouse]

I have too much camo at this point to advocate for bluejeans.

 

[fishngamereaper]

Camo Jean's?

It's not the camo part of the equation it's the comfort, durability and weather resistance. A lot of my high quality gear is in solids, brown, green, gray, etc..just as many solid colors in the woods as there is high tech camo.

And unlike archery hunting, you don't have to sneak into spitting range with a boom stick.

[Bango skank]

I dont wear camo for anything, havent for a few years now, dont think its slowed me down a bit.

[Alex4200]

I am going to show my age with the following comment. In my younger hunting days, before camo was available, we understood that mule deer were much more aware of movement than color. On some hunts we would wear grey mechanic coveralls if we were in a lot of granite rock hillsides. Other times archery hunting, I had a old pair of black wool pants and they worked great in shaded areas. In open timber we just stuck to blue jeans, because that is what we had. Even hunted with one guy who shot his fair share of deer who used Swisher Sweets for scent control. I would tell your friend to hunt with what he has and make sure he understands the importance of hiding movement. Also any fabric that makes noise while walking is a big no no. Staying dry and warm is very important if movement is limited.

[EsotericPA]

All great advice! I agree especially with the movement part. If only I could somehow teach a new hunter to just be still... haha.  I recommended some different styles of clothes for the comfort/durability/quiet nature that he can also wear for different outdoor adventures not related to hunting. 

[Alchase]

I have killed a few deer and elk in Jeans and Flannel.
I will say if you are hunting in "mountainous" areas, or areas with large temperature swings, I would not wear cotton Jeans.
The old adage "cotton kills" is very true in colder or wet climates.

[Dan-o]

You'll need your blaze orange.

I don't think camo matters that much.