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Title: How well do animals see camo at night?
Post by: smithkl42 on July 23, 2018, 04:18:10 PM: I've got some pictures of myself on my trail cameras in low light, when they're using IR. In looking at those pictures, I've noticed that my clothing in general, but especially my UnderArmour camo, stands out like I'm wearing a beacon. Unfortunately, I don't think I've saved any of the pictures from my camo, but something like this.

I've heard that animals see IR much better than humans do. If the clothing we wear tends to reflect IR, is that going to show up to deer/elk/bear, either during the day or low light conditions? Are there any sorts of camo that we should really steer clear of?
Title: Re: How well do animals see camo at night?
Post by: Bullkllr on July 23, 2018, 04:43:06 PM: Can't speak to which camo may or may not be best for reflecting IR.

The idea has been batted around for years (normally by the people trying to sell you on something) and I have simply chosen to ignore it.

In that photo the ground and branches are reflecting as much/more light than the clothing.
Title: Re: How well do animals see camo at night?
Post by: Thehowler on July 23, 2018, 05:44:09 PM: Quote from: Bullkllr on July 23, 2018, 04:43:06 PM
Can't speak to which camo may or may not be best for reflecting IR.

The idea has been batted around for years (normally by the people trying to sell you on something) and I have simply chosen to ignore it.

In that photo the ground and branches are reflecting as much/more light than the clothing.

Agreed.
Animals detect motion more than anything else.
Title: Re: How well do animals see camo at night?
Post by: tchoutacabouffa on July 23, 2018, 07:49:24 PM: Some animals can read the KUIU labels. I put black tape over the labels when I am hunting so the animals can’t read it. Then I pull it off so people can. 😆

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Title: Re: How well do animals see camo at night?
Post by: timberfaller on July 23, 2018, 08:14:17 PM: WHAT are you doing out at night wearing Camo???? Sounds a little suspicious!!!

From all my experience outdoors, its sounds and movement, wildlife pick on more then colors!

Had a two point buck come up to within one foot of me a couple of years ago, hunter orange standing still up against a big pine tree. Funniest one was walking out to a stand, seen a small herd of does and two young bucks coming straight at me, stood still behind a sage bush, when the lead doe got within four feet of me she caught wind(smell) and boy did they scattered!!!

The two point I didn't have the heart to say BOOO, figured he would have a heart attack and I'd be up a creek for killing him!! :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: How well do animals see camo at night?
Post by: Stein on July 23, 2018, 08:17:27 PM: Deer and elk see movement first through tenth. Beyond that, they don't see the red/orange side of the spectrum but do see the blue end. Beyond that, we're just guessing. Stay still and you'll be fine. Buy what you can afford and protects you well against the elements.
Title: Re: How well do animals see camo at night?
Post by: huntnnw on July 23, 2018, 09:36:03 PM: read many articles on deer eyes and light.. it boils down to the amount of light on any given night and how well they can see. A full moon in one article said deer could see better at night than a human could see in the daylight, but when there is no moon or heavy cloud cover they cannot see very well at all. A deer vision is at its worse at twilight when eyes are switching between rods and cones this is why predators are most active at these hours. I have watched many deer under many light conditions from treestands and theres a big difference in what movement you can get away with.
Title: Re: How well do animals see camo at night?
Post by: T-Dozzer on August 05, 2018, 06:57:07 PM: Are you sure you don't mean UV and not IR? Ive always heard the UV spectrum and that they mostly see in shades of blue. Ive heard the claim against under armour before though.
Title: Re: How well do animals see camo at night?
Post by: ghosthunter on August 05, 2018, 07:05:43 PM: Just sit still.

I sat on a ridge one time during modern deer ,orange vest on up againist a tree.

Heard some munching behind me. 4 ft.
Around the three came a doe. Than another and so on.

11 does walked past me at five feet. Not one noticed me.
Title: Re: How well do animals see camo at night?
Post by: 7mmfan on August 05, 2018, 08:31:58 PM: Quote from: ghosthunter on August 05, 2018, 07:05:43 PM
Just sit still.

I sat on a ridge one time during modern deer ,orange vest on up againist a tree.

Heard some munching behind me. 4 ft.
Around the three came a doe. Than another and so on.

11 does walked past me at five feet. Not one noticed me.

:yeah: this. I've had more than a few get within a few feet without ever knowing I was there. Have the wind and don't move, they won't see you.