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Offline jds15151

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What camouflage pattern for the East Side/Yakima?
« on: March 04, 2010, 12:24:48 PM »
Probably a dumb question but I have never been to Washington before. So, while everything is on clearance here in Texas is there a preferred or best pattern for Washington? I will be on the East Side/Yakima. Some people tells me it matters, some say anything works. I appreciate all responses.

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Re: What camouflage pattern for the East Side/Yakima?
« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2010, 12:30:19 PM »
Washington is a varied state in as far as terrain and camo choices go... near yakima depending on what what/ where your hunting you could want open country stuff... all around i wear realtree apg though

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Re: What camouflage pattern for the East Side/Yakima?
« Reply #2 on: March 04, 2010, 12:35:33 PM »
I have Kings desert camo and Sitka OPTIFADE camo. I like both.

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Re: What camouflage pattern for the East Side/Yakima?
« Reply #3 on: March 04, 2010, 12:37:15 PM »
Blue jeans and a plaid shirt.  :)

Anything sage or desert works.

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Re: What camouflage pattern for the East Side/Yakima?
« Reply #4 on: March 04, 2010, 12:42:07 PM »
 Depending on what area you are hunting, in  Eastern Washington I like open country patterns with grays and browns because it is pretty arid. but I do end up in reprod areas and heavy timber.
I wear lighter shades of brown and gray pants with Wayne Carlton "Camo West, Vanish" that I washed the heck out of to tone down the green so it isnt so dark.
It helps me dissapear in the reprod.
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Re: What camouflage pattern for the East Side/Yakima?
« Reply #5 on: March 04, 2010, 12:57:55 PM »
Bandana and a chopped top low rider.. :chuckle:
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Re: What camouflage pattern for the East Side/Yakima?
« Reply #6 on: March 04, 2010, 01:22:01 PM »
I have bowhunted the area for 7 years for both deer & elk. I have also worn all different camo patterns ( Not every one available ) and to tell you the truth I have never had an animal see me when I wasn't moving in any of them. I don't think there is much difference, stay with a broad pattern and tailor it to what hunting style you will most be doing.  Mike

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Re: What camouflage pattern for the East Side/Yakima?
« Reply #7 on: March 04, 2010, 01:47:46 PM »
Camo is break-up in my opinion.  For that country I would go with Mossyoak "Brush" or Cabelas "Open Country".  Also, many of the waterfowl camo patterns blend in well.

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Re: What camouflage pattern for the East Side/Yakima?
« Reply #8 on: March 04, 2010, 04:28:52 PM »
Of course movement is the worst giveaway, but I find that camo reduces detection with less contrast. I have had great success with Brush camo & Duck Blind camo. Here are some pics of camo in color and sepia which is close to some animal vision. The Brush does a good job of blending with great versatility. No comparisons with Duck Blind but it is an equal favorite.
















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Re: What camouflage pattern for the East Side/Yakima?
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Re: What camouflage pattern for the East Side/Yakima?
« Reply #10 on: March 04, 2010, 05:01:43 PM »
i like kings desert camo. for that country over there myself.
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Re: What camouflage pattern for the East Side/Yakima?
« Reply #11 on: March 04, 2010, 05:14:23 PM »
I heard there is one guy running around in a mole skin cammo.
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Re: What camouflage pattern for the East Side/Yakima?
« Reply #12 on: March 05, 2010, 06:47:24 AM »
Thanks for all the responses, especially you Sako223 for all the pics. I have a better idea of what to look for now. Have any of you used the MossyOak Treestand camo?

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Re: What camouflage pattern for the East Side/Yakima?
« Reply #13 on: March 05, 2010, 06:50:11 AM »
I have.   The white gnarly one works pretty decent in the sage.  In fact it probably resembles some of this 6-8 foot sage better than it represents what they made it for.

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Re: What camouflage pattern for the East Side/Yakima?
« Reply #14 on: March 05, 2010, 07:33:06 AM »
i use realtree max-1 and mossy oak open country, but i would venture a guess that the best camo for around yakima would be a sombrero and a saddle blanket  :chuckle:

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