Camo?

[bowman]

I wear the face paint.

[lokidog]

Facemask for deer, elk, ducks and turkey.  And camo or brown cotton gloves, even when hot out.

Might not be necessary all the time but if it causes an animal to pause for an extra half second, it might be all I need.  Also helps keep the bugs off the face during early archery and helps keep the wind off during duck season.  Used to use paint but hate the greasy sticky feeling from it.  I have never had a problem with the eyes not lining up.  The only hassle is using a blown mouth call but you can cut a mouth hole or lift it up.

[passing-thru]

I cover every available inch, even when hot. Gloves, face mask, and boot. I even go as far as the new pine flavored gum. Might be overkill, but when that 180 class buck or 350 bull is 12 yds out and staring, it will all be worth it

[Intruder]

Gloves and face paint.

[Thefisherman83]

All out top to bottom face paint, gloves and boots.  I am even thinking about getting some of those camo patterned sun glasses. 

[sandythebowtotenmama]

Camo from head to toe, had a doe at 15 yds. she didn't know I was there until I moved a bit then she just looked for a while and walked off:) Pretty cool! I even have camo sunglasses and pony tail holders/headband!

[boneaddict]

Beard only, though I didn't have time this year.......its more about outline and movement than it is about camo.  You'll note that some folks in full camo standout like sore thumbs because of shadowing (lack of sometimes) and UV etc.  I like to mismatch brands to breakup the stick pole if you know what I mean.

[rasbo]

I wear two differnt patterns.cover up my face? I gotta face only a coyote could love..I do have a net I wear sometimes.

[sandythebowtotenmama]

 

[rupejosh]

the biggest thing to worry about in my opinion is the camo pattern.i really hate the ole mossy oak and realtree kind of camo.it looks great on the shelves but in the timber after about 30 yards you will look like a blob.i like ASAT predator even optifade mountain mimicry that kind of stuff but the first two are by far the best.i wear ASAT for all situations and it has amazed me how well it works in all situations.what gets you busted by critters is your outline so all you have to do is break your outline up and your all good.animals cant see color anyhow so why worry if your camo is the same color as the leaves and trees.or your face being exposed?hope this helps

[PolarBear]

Full camo head to toe especially hands and face!  I wish that I could find a good camo 3 hole, old fashioned ski mask.  It is not as important during rifle or muzzy season but It can be critical for archery.  Just remember that your face and hand shine like a white flag (well, if you are white  ) to a woodland critter.

[passing-thru]

All out top to bottom face paint, gloves and boots.  I am even thinking about getting some of those camo patterned sun glasses. 

I've tried a couple different styles of the camo sunglasses and can't seem to find any that don't glare. I was hunting any area last year and walked up to meeting place to meet partner, he was sitting back in brush and scared the hell outta me. l His camo was blending right in but glare from sunglasses looked like an alien sitting there  If anyone can suggest any that this isn't problem would love to get some

[rasbo]

Full camo head to toe especially hands and face!  I wish that I could find a good camo 3 hole, old fashioned ski mask.  It is not as important during rifle or muzzy season but It can be critical for archery.  Just remember that your face and hand shine like a white flag (well, if you are white  ) to a woodland critter.

Don't know if you tried this,For calling bears,I take a bug netting put it on and tie it in the back of my neck.I draw the areas I want around my eyes and mouth with a marker and cut them out.It stays in place well

[haus]

thanks for the info guys, I'd asked that question when buying gear at the stores but never asked if they'd had any actual hunting success 

I probably go further than most for archery elk.  I hunt the coast, my pasty face looks like a white paper plate if I don't camo up.  My first year bowhunting I wore one of my camo duck hunting masks with just eye holes.  I was deer hunting and had a bear come in upwind broadside at 20 yards.  I drew, anchored, and that stupid mask shifted so I couldn't see and it cost me a perfect shot opportunity.  I switched to face paint after that.  I don't paint a pattern, I just dab on some green and black paint on my face and hands, then wet my hands and smear it all around so I change the tint of my skin.  I use water soluble paint, so it thins out and goes a long ways, I think it helps my hands and face blend in better.     

Same thing I'm doing, attempted the whole duck huntin mask deal too. Even though its thin I hate any limitation to my sense of hearing. Not exactly fast at gettin the paint on, only hunted archery bout 5 days as of today. Been using brown as a base then put the black and green on. hard to cover a big melon, even when I get all covered up my damn eyes are so big I fear they'll pick up on the white part so I squint if their close 

[hoyt77]

I grow a beard during hunting season (my wife hates it ) and use face paint. That way the mask doesn't get in the way of my anchor point