how important is camo pattern?

[rosscrazyelk]

I have had this conversation with buddies before. I love camo don't get me wrong I think it looks cool but I pretty sure for big game it makes any difference. I am almost willing to bet that if I was down wind and had uv killer on I could almost wear a bright pink outfit and still stock close enough for a kill. And before you all dare me, no I wont.. well maybe if the money pot was big enough. The uv killer is a good idea and obviously wind is the most important thing.

[fair-chase]

I agree with most of the previous posts. I would just like to add that dull clothing like wool seems to work better than some of the new "high def" camo clothing like sitka. I guess you could dull down the newer patterns with the UV killer but they still seem to shine much more than an organic material like wool. I'm more concerned with the fabric texture than I am the actual pattern. Hope that makes sense.

[washelkhunter]

How about i start the pot at $10 bucks. and i think that nice urban pink camo the teens by at target would look good onyou. but you have to wear a solid flourescent pink toque.

[blackveltbowhunter]

How important is it? Well that depends.... Yea it needs to be quiet and yes the wind will always trump camo And If your tucked into some shadows, have some background behind you, and already are at full draw....then Camo is prolly gonna have a negligible effect on the outcome of the hunt. On the other hand maybe you have done everything right, but just happen to have to cross a couple yards of open space or reposition to take a shot at a bedded buck...... or you got caught in an area with minimal cover your bow isnt drawn and the herd is coming in on a rope. When the bull detects the motion will it blow out of there cuz he recognizes what you are or will he hesitate for the second you need to release an arrow? If selected intelligently, the right camo MAY help you out. If possible camo your face and hands at the very least. 

[TommyH]

The wind is the most important factor, camo is important tho.  I had a bull bugle at me last year and was walking strait up the trail at me, I had to turn real slowly 180 degrees to face him. Every time he put his head in the brush to scrape i would sneak up 5 or so yards. did that 5-6 times and he never knew i was there. I dont think i would have got a shot if i didnt blend well.

[TommyH]

The wind is the most important factor, camo is important tho.  I had a bull bugle at me last year and was walking strait up the trail at me, I had to turn real slowly 180 degrees to face him. Every time he put his head in the brush to scrape i would sneak up 5 or so yards. did that 5-6 times and he never knew i was there. I dont think i would have got a shot if i didnt blend well.

And we had the wind in our favor!

[WAcoyotehunter]

The pattern is not important at all.  I think the tone or shade is somewhat important, but not all that critical.  I wear camo pants because they're made to be quiet, but my top is usually just a fleece or wool sweater- in any color.

Face camo seems to be more important that anything- animals spot our faces quickly and know better than to hang around

[TommyH]

The pattern is not important at all.  I think the tone or shade is somewhat important, but not all that critical.  I wear camo pants because they're made to be quiet, but my top is usually just a fleece or wool sweater- in any color.

Face camo seems to be more important that anything- animals spot our faces quickly and know better than to hang around

  I was going to say that as well but dont know how to spell....balaclava?? never would have got as close without one!

[WAcoyotehunter]

haha- i guess that looks right...I don't know either!