Camo?

[Cylvertip]

Full camo.  Open patterns like Realtree AP, Realtree Extra Brown, Predator Deception (green), some Multicam too.  I think the Realtree Max-1 is my favorite though - nice open pattern with enough green to work on the wet side.  I carry a Primos mesh 3/4 face mask in my side pocket on my pants.  Quick to throw on.  I like the mesh because I sweat to death no matter what I'm doing.  Make sure and practice with it on so you know how to adjust it when you put it on.  I twist mine a little to the left for archery so I can see down my nose unobstructed.  I always wear a booney hat too - keeps the sun and rain off of you and breaks up your outline a little more.  I wear a bandanna around my neck in a different pattern than my shirt to help break things up too.  I like the Primos and Cabelas stretch gloves for early season too.  They were like iron.  Everything on my bow camo'd too, down to hitting the the stainless fasteners with a brown or green sharpie.  I've gone as far as to camo the straps on my packs since in the not too distant past they all came in black. Now it's not as big of a deal since a lot of manufacturers have caught on and use more natural colors now.

[Houndhunter]

depends on what im hunting, usually mostly covered up with a lighter colored camo. when calling predators, elk, or deer im in full camo plus in a spot where i have some natural cover. ive been busted alot and learned alot, its more on how you act than your camo that makes you succesful. but the camo def makes you look cooler

[BrushChimp]

No face camo or paint ever unless I know I'm going to be hunting open country with A LOT of sun glare. Growing a beard must help some too.

[haus]

Full camo.  Open patterns like Realtree AP, Realtree Extra Brown, Predator Deception (green), some Multicam too.  I think the Realtree Max-1 is my favorite though - nice open pattern with enough green to work on the wet side.  I carry a Primos mesh 3/4 face mask in my side pocket on my pants.  Quick to throw on.  I like the mesh because I sweat to death no matter what I'm doing.  Make sure and practice with it on so you know how to adjust it when you put it on.  I twist mine a little to the left for archery so I can see down my nose unobstructed.  I always wear a booney hat too - keeps the sun and rain off of you and breaks up your outline a little more.  I wear a bandanna around my neck in a different pattern than my shirt to help break things up too.  I like the Primos and Cabelas stretch gloves for early season too.  They were like iron.  Everything on my bow camo'd too, down to hitting the the stainless fasteners with a brown or green sharpie.  I've gone as far as to camo the straps on my packs since in the not to distant past they all came in black. Now it's not as big of a deal since a lot of manufacturers have caught on and use more natural colors now.

Would like to wear my boonie hat, but in my opinion it reduces your ability to hear. Seems to amplify the sound of your own movement, limiting your ability to hear low sounds in the distance. Course if its raining, on it goes. So I usually have it with me. Maybe it just depends on how you prefer to hunt, terrain, etc

[Cylvertip]

Full camo.  Open patterns like Realtree AP, Realtree Extra Brown, Predator Deception (green), some Multicam too.  I think the Realtree Max-1 is my favorite though - nice open pattern with enough green to work on the wet side.  I carry a Primos mesh 3/4 face mask in my side pocket on my pants.  Quick to throw on.  I like the mesh because I sweat to death no matter what I'm doing.  Make sure and practice with it on so you know how to adjust it when you put it on.  I twist mine a little to the left for archery so I can see down my nose unobstructed.  I always wear a booney hat too - keeps the sun and rain off of you and breaks up your outline a little more.  I wear a bandanna around my neck in a different pattern than my shirt to help break things up too.  I like the Primos and Cabelas stretch gloves for early season too.  They were like iron.  Everything on my bow camo'd too, down to hitting the the stainless fasteners with a brown or green sharpie.  I've gone as far as to camo the straps on my packs since in the not too distant past they all came in black. Now it's not as big of a deal since a lot of manufacturers have caught on and use more natural colors now.

Would like to wear my boonie hat, but in my opinion it reduces your ability to hear. Seems to amplify the sound of your own movement, limiting your ability to hear low sounds in the distance. Course if its raining, on it goes. So I usually have it with me. Maybe it just depends on how you prefer to hunt, terrain, etc

Haus, I would agree that it will amplify any sound you make while moving.  But when your stopped, it should help amplify any thing out in front of you as well, kind of like a satelite dish on your head. I feel it helps funnel the sound to the big dumbo ears I got hangin off my noggin

[rasbo]

love my boonie for the wetside

[bowkid]

Woodland camo, camo hat, sometimes camo gloves, and a net over the face.  The net takes a bit of getting use to, but it does break up your face, and keeps the no see'ums out of your ears, eyes, and everywhere else.

[DWP]

Always have mixed patterns on. Seems to make much more sense in breaking up the outline. I Sometimes use an old pullover facemask  and will now always carry a ziploc bag with burnt wood charcoal in it for dulling down the shine from my face and ears and hands. I don't like to wear gloves almost ever and face paint bugs the crap outta me, so I picked up some ashes from the campfire this year and smeared my skin with it. Seemed to work well and I will continue to use it.

[DWP]

And as always, mud from where you are hunting is the best "shine duller" for your face and skin.

[haus]

And as always, mud from where you are hunting is the best "shine duller" for your face and skin.

Washington Oregon Fish and Game ran an article several years ago about a native american guy that teaches a class on stalking big game using traditional tribal methods. One of the main subjects was the use of camo, his specific method was a paste of fire ash mixed with dirt and some pine needles, leaves, etc. This guy talked about getting close enough to deer that he pulled hairs off..... 

[Chad Berry]

I feel it is important to darken your hands by wearing gloves or using camo paint.  I normally do not wear a headnet unless it is cold.  I do not like wearing a headnet because it hinders my hearing and I do not feel comfortable shooting with a headnet on.  I'll use face paint when hunting elk.  I like to wear camo with a large broken up pattern like Predator Camouflage.  I make sure to darken any parts of my bow, binos, rangefinder, ect. that may be shiny.

[rooselk]

In the early season I wear a camo scarf and simply pull it up over my face (outlaw style) when necessary.

[haus]

Full camo.  Open patterns like etc, etc, etc, etc,.....some Multicam too.

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.i like ASAT predator even optifade mountain mimicry

Alright so off the how much concealment subject and onto the what camo pattern is best all around for this state.....most of my gear is variations of standard Woodland Camo pattern, and some max-1 pants. Would like to try multicam, anyone know a somewhat affordable source?. Interested in Naturalgear. Not sold on ASAT and Predator, seems so bold, but there sure are a lotta hunters that swear by it. What do ya'll think of the Optifade and Mothwing?

[sisu]

There is a cadre of traditional archers not using any camo any more and having success in taking deer, elk, caribou, and moose.
I'm not one of them I have real nice wool camo jacket, WWII wool pants, brown Pruvian alpaca wool hat with big long ear flaps(I might look like a lost dog). BTW I don't like hot or warm weather so I quit hunting WA early season, in fact this past year hunted only Montana. I "likes" it cold!

[DOUBLELUNG]

There is a cadre of traditional archers not using any camo any more and having success in taking deer, elk, caribou, and moose.
I'm not one of them I have real nice wool camo jacket, WWII wool pants, brown Pruvian alpaca wool hat with big long ear flaps(I might look like a lost dog). BTW I don't like hot or warm weather so I quit hunting WA early season, in fact this past year hunted only Montana. I "likes" it cold!

As a poor young white trash archer (not trad) and turkey hunter, my go-to ensemble for years was blue jeans, a brown buffalo plaid quilted flannel shirt, and a yellow on green John Deere baseball cap.  But I've had all the cool stuff for years now. 

I don't think the pants and jackets/shirts make a lick of difference.  I do find real advantage in covering up my shiny face and hands - and these days, my increasingly shiny head probably too.