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Suggested camo for east of the mountains
« on: June 03, 2023, 12:34:31 PM »
New to hunting in WA and am planning a trip to eastern washington for some coyote hunting this fall. Any suggestions on camo that generally works well? I know there isn't a one size fits all, but was leaning towards desert shadow camo. Any extra info would help! Thanks.

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Re: Suggested camo for east of the mountains
« Reply #1 on: June 03, 2023, 12:47:38 PM »
While camo can be viewed as having its advantages, I’ve done fine with solid colors and sitting still.
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Re: Suggested camo for east of the mountains
« Reply #2 on: June 03, 2023, 01:03:43 PM »
Focus more on quality of materials and clothes you will be comfortable in.   Camo is second fiddle.   

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Re: Suggested camo for east of the mountains
« Reply #3 on: June 03, 2023, 01:04:42 PM »
 :yeah: don’t get too hung up on your camo pattern, anything neutral that breaks up your outline will work. Dark stuff tends to stand out more from a distance. Setup is more important than what you’re wearing 99% of the time. Good luck, hope you kill a pile of em!

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Re: Suggested camo for east of the mountains
« Reply #4 on: June 03, 2023, 01:20:01 PM »
Thanks for all the sound information. Glad that I don't have to invest in various kinds of camo to get started. Appreciate you all!

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Re: Suggested camo for east of the mountains
« Reply #5 on: June 03, 2023, 01:32:03 PM »
A more humorous take, blue jeans, white T-shirt and a John Deere cap can get you pretty close in farm country.  :)   Good luck with your hunts.   Hopefully you can stack a few

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Re: Suggested camo for east of the mountains
« Reply #6 on: June 03, 2023, 02:27:33 PM »
As someone else mentioned, staying still is more important than the specific camo pattern. If you move, they'll see you.
As for quality, I've been hunting most of my life with cheap quality gear. You can definitely get by with anything on the shelf at Walmart but I finally got tired of walking around with missing buttons or torn-out crotches because the materials don't do well against climbing over barbed wire, logs, stumps, etc.
A few years back I invested in Kuiu gear and wish I had splurged earlier in life. I'll save you the sales pitch and just say you get what you pay for. Definitely worth it.
My son is using King's Desert Shadow and really likes it as well.
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Re: Suggested camo for east of the mountains
« Reply #7 on: June 03, 2023, 02:32:37 PM »
I really like mossy oak brush for over there blends in great with the dry grass and sage. And i just happen to have a pair listed on here.  :tup: :tup:
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Re: Suggested camo for east of the mountains
« Reply #8 on: June 03, 2023, 02:57:49 PM »
Camo pattern aside, get quality garments that will stand up to the conditions you're gonna hunt. Wind is a common element on the Eastside and it's hard to sit still when you are cold and shivering. It's also hard to stay out there and keep making stands once you're chilled to the bone. Think layers and protection from the elements.  :twocents:
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Re: Suggested camo for east of the mountains
« Reply #9 on: June 03, 2023, 03:08:40 PM »
Depends on the time snow shows up!!   White, if that happens! :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Re: Suggested camo for east of the mountains
« Reply #10 on: July 14, 2023, 11:47:02 AM »
Sorry for the slow reply, everything over here is lighter than you think, most camo looks black in these parts.  Snow camo, if you really think you need it, may be a better fit

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Re: Suggested camo for east of the mountains
« Reply #11 on: July 14, 2023, 11:55:02 AM »
For eastern patterns I like Sitka SubAlpine and Kuiu Valo. Rocky terrain or aspens, Kuiu Vias.

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Re: Suggested camo for east of the mountains
« Reply #12 on: July 14, 2023, 11:58:23 AM »
I have a friend who has a lucky yote hunting hawaiian shirt. Get comfy so you can be effective, dont overthink it.

That said, if you are dead set on blending in, go lighter than you think you need. Rattle can works fine, light tan + a bit of pale green or blue for sage brush, or even darker tan over top to break up the outline. 
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Re: Suggested camo for east of the mountains
« Reply #13 on: July 14, 2023, 12:19:28 PM »
Carhart shirt and jeans. It's what the local wear. They seem to do pretty well.
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Re: Suggested camo for east of the mountains
« Reply #14 on: July 14, 2023, 12:24:45 PM »
It gets WINDY out of nowhere out here, especially if you're looking to hunt the scab lands or farms. A good wind break and a face gaiter have been able to keep me out for longer.

 


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