#2141308 - 11/01/10 12:22 PM
Camo Question
|
Longhunter
10 Point
Registered: 09/03/08
Posts: 3788
Loc: Brewstertown in Morgan County...
|
Offline
|
|
How many of you think camo is effective or necessary?
Over the last few years I have begun to think it is just another marketing ploy.
As my camo wears out I will replace it with more traditional hunting clothes in neutral colors.
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#2141310 - 11/01/10 12:23 PM
Re: Camo Question
[Re: Longhunter]
|
smstone22
16 Point
Registered: 01/11/04
Posts: 16255
Loc: Allardt, TN
|
|
Offline
|
|
Marketing ploy for the most part.
_________________________
-QDM=Better Deer, Better Deer Hunting
- Fentress Roots 200 years and growing
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#2141320 - 11/01/10 12:29 PM
Re: Camo Question
[Re: smstone22]
|
REN
Good ol' Boys "Team Grizzly"
10 Point
Registered: 10/24/07
Posts: 3811
Loc: Wilson County, TN
|
|
Offline
|
|
i know alot of older guys that kill some big deer sitting on the ground hunting in "farmer" clothes if you will. I wear it but it is definitely over hyped IMO. if you are sitting in a tree with NO COVER i dont care what you have on, chances are you are busted.
now turkey hunting is a different story.
_________________________
VooDoo Mafia
John 3:16
Psalms 42:1
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#2141327 - 11/01/10 12:35 PM
Re: Camo Question
[Re: REN]
|
knightrider
10 Point
Registered: 09/27/10
Posts: 4764
Loc: claiborne
|
|
Offline
|
|
the best camo is the one that sits the stillest,the late and great dick kirby
_________________________
behold the lamb of GOD,when he nocks please answer it may be your last chance!!!!
happy hunters against armchair biology
killing tomorrows trophies today
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#2141333 - 11/01/10 12:40 PM
Re: Camo Question
[Re: knightrider]
|
docpoco
6 Point
Registered: 11/05/09
Posts: 532
Loc: Tennessee
|
|
Offline
|
|
For those of us who hunt relatively open areas. How high is high enough in a climber?
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#2141355 - 11/01/10 12:53 PM
Re: Camo Question
[Re: knightrider]
|
Otterman
8 Point
Registered: 11/19/09
Posts: 1603
Loc: Mid. TN
|
|
Offline
|
|
the best camo is the one that sits the stillest,the late and great dick kirby
You can be dressed like a clown if you sit still.
_________________________
Now therefore take, I pray thee, thy weapons, thy quiver and thy bow, and go out to the field, and take me some venison;
Genesis 27:3 KJV
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#2141372 - 11/01/10 12:58 PM
Re: Camo Question
[Re: Otterman]
|
redcorn
4 Point
Registered: 09/07/06
Posts: 252
Loc: Chattanooga, TN.
|
|
Offline
|
|
I disagree that camo is overrated. Camo is not for the times when you are still and deer don't see you, it's for the times when the deer does see you and has to decide what you are.
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#2141815 - 11/01/10 06:35 PM
Re: Camo Question
[Re: redcorn]
|
TheAirMan
16 Point
Registered: 06/18/01
Posts: 10331
Loc: Moss, Tennessee
|
|
Offline
|
|
Necessary, no. Effective, yes. At least to an extent. IMO
_________________________
VooDoo Mafia
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#2141849 - 11/01/10 06:52 PM
Re: Camo Question
[Re: Longhunter]
|
elauwit
14 Point
Registered: 12/01/07
Posts: 8256
Loc: Near Bull Run
|
|
Offline
|
|
I wear it but i've also killed deer wearing bib overalls plus my lamar alexander shirt.
_________________________
Covert Ops
EAST SIDE MAFIA TCB
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#2141869 - 11/01/10 07:03 PM
Re: Camo Question
[Re: elauwit]
|
Poser
14 Point
Registered: 07/28/10
Posts: 8113
Loc: Tennessee
|
Online
|
|
If you gun hunt, especially centerfire, not necessary. But, the closer you get to the deer and the more removed you get from shooting houses and ground blinds, the more important role camo plays.
So, depending on your style and methods of hunting, more or less important.
_________________________
It doesn't have to be fun to be fun. Wild & crazy, can't be stopped. Only the strong will survive. Keep your knife sharp and your skillet greasy. http://www.GoCarnivore.com
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#2141909 - 11/01/10 07:19 PM
Re: Camo Question
[Re: Poser]
|
Bone Collector
12 Point
Registered: 09/09/09
Posts: 6110
Loc: Murfreesboro, TN
|
|
Offline
|
|
If you gun hunt, especially centerfire, not necessary. But, the closer you get to the deer and the more removed you get from shooting houses and ground blinds, the more important role camo plays.
So, depending on your style and methods of hunting, more or less important.
I agree with Poser. I do however buy the cheapest camo available and use it until it is unusable. My main outfit is Long sleeve T-shirt over a t-shirt or over thermal shirt and $19.99 pants over thermal underwear. Every once and a while break out the coveralls. I invest so little into it, because i know it is just necessary enough to need.
_________________________
Don't let the screen name fool you spikes are made of bone too  Semper Fidelis! The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. - Thomas Jefferson
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#2141984 - 11/01/10 07:51 PM
Re: Camo Question
[Re: Poser]
|
Trevor2
8 Point
Registered: 10/06/10
Posts: 2009
Loc: sunbright,tn
|
|
Offline
|
|
Anything that breaks up your appearance is what is key in my imo.
_________________________
RidgeRunner
Listen to what the elderly have to say, you might just learn a few life lessons along the way.
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#2142223 - 11/01/10 09:24 PM
Re: Camo Question
[Re: redcorn]
|
tasaman
6 Point
Registered: 01/11/10
Posts: 793
Loc: Woodlawn, TN
|
|
Offline
|
|
I disagree that camo is overrated. Camo is not for the times when you are still and deer don't see you, it's for the times when the deer does see you and has to decide what you are.
I agree completely but I do have some problems with camo.
Breaking up your pattern of a man is what is most important so when you do get spotted, deer don't know what you are and figure your harmless. If they see you and put together in their heads....a head, two arms, two legs, standing upright...danger danger I'm outta here.
Also, there is a lot of camo out there that is hurting you more than helping. Hang your camo up on a bush...stand back 30 yards and if you can make out an outline of a person so can the deer. Prime example is Mossy Oak Breakup. One of my favorite patterns but it is too dark for most situations. It's best to use things that don't match top and bottom. Example is a woodland pattern pants and a Break up pattern jacket. Deer won't see a pattern.
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#2142801 - 11/02/10 09:24 AM
Re: Camo Question
[Re: tasaman]
|
REN
Good ol' Boys "Team Grizzly"
10 Point
Registered: 10/24/07
Posts: 3811
Loc: Wilson County, TN
|
|
Offline
|
|
yes i agree 1000% on mismatch camo, seems some folks like to "look good" but a mismatch patter is a great way to break up your outline. I also agree on the Mossy Oak, it is almost black if you are in the shadows which actually makes you stick out. I never understood why camo makers have never really used yellows and orange colors on the pattern...
as for the question of how high is high enough. Just depends on what you can see, however i try my best to get a min of 30ft up if i am using a climber. When i hunt in bama in pine flats I try to get even higher.
_________________________
VooDoo Mafia
John 3:16
Psalms 42:1
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#2142813 - 11/02/10 09:28 AM
Re: Camo Question
[Re: REN]
|
Winchester
Non-Typical
Registered: 12/05/03
Posts: 25229
Loc: TN
|
|
Offline
|
|
Camo is definitely one on the least important things in my entire arsenal, and I bowhunt off and on through the entire season. Im pretty sure I dont own an exact matching set of camo, and if I do its by chance. Camo will probably help some in breaking up your outline, but background coverage and most importantly "movement" is what really matters. The material and functionality of my camo is much more important to me than the print on the clothes.
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#2142837 - 11/02/10 09:42 AM
Re: Camo Question
[Re: Winchester]
|
Bagg-it Tag-it
4 Point
Registered: 04/29/09
Posts: 247
Loc: Nashville,TN
|
|
Offline
|
|
The other problem if you want to buy hunting clothes in more "traditional" colors and patterns is that it isn't available in tans, browns, or more traditional colors anymore. I buy hunting clothing because of functionalibility, weather and waterproof qualities, and it is hard to buy hunting clothes that are cutting edge that arent camo.
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#2142891 - 11/02/10 10:13 AM
Re: Camo Question
[Re: Poser]
|
leebowhunts
6 Point
Registered: 08/09/07
Posts: 916
Loc: on the line
|
|
Offline
|
|
If you gun hunt, especially centerfire, not necessary. But, the closer you get to the deer and the more removed you get from shooting houses and ground blinds, the more important role camo plays.
So, depending on your style and methods of hunting, more or less important.
_________________________
I love American.Hope its still here for my kids to Enjoy.....
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#2142906 - 11/02/10 10:25 AM
Re: Camo Question
[Re: leebowhunts]
|
Poser
14 Point
Registered: 07/28/10
Posts: 8113
Loc: Tennessee
|
|
Online
|
|
If you gun hunt, especially centerfire, not necessary. But, the closer you get to the deer and the more removed you get from shooting houses and ground blinds, the more important role camo plays.
So, depending on your style and methods of hunting, more or less important. I agree with poser, if you gun hunt you dont need anything but be there.Never saw the need of camo in a box blind or pop up blind.if you bow hunt during late season you need Jesus with and some good camo will help also because its tough.
Got that right. And, you have to get high up in a tree to get away with enough movement to pull a bow back.
_________________________
It doesn't have to be fun to be fun. Wild & crazy, can't be stopped. Only the strong will survive. Keep your knife sharp and your skillet greasy. http://www.GoCarnivore.com
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#2142977 - 11/02/10 10:48 AM
Re: Camo Question
[Re: Poser]
|
REN
Good ol' Boys "Team Grizzly"
10 Point
Registered: 10/24/07
Posts: 3811
Loc: Wilson County, TN
|
|
Offline
|
|
the ones that are the funniest to me is buying CAMO thermals like under armour cold gear...i mean it is under like 3 layers of cloths why are you paying MORE for it being camo and it never even sees the sunlight???
_________________________
VooDoo Mafia
John 3:16
Psalms 42:1
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#2142980 - 11/02/10 10:50 AM
Re: Camo Question
[Re: Poser]
|
Winchester
Non-Typical
Registered: 12/05/03
Posts: 25229
Loc: TN
|
|
Offline
|
|
If you gun hunt, especially centerfire, not necessary. But, the closer you get to the deer and the more removed you get from shooting houses and ground blinds, the more important role camo plays.
So, depending on your style and methods of hunting, more or less important. I agree with poser, if you gun hunt you dont need anything but be there.Never saw the need of camo in a box blind or pop up blind.if you bow hunt during late season you need Jesus with and some good camo will help also because its tough. Got that right. And, you have to get high up in a tree to get away with enough movement to pull a bow back.
No camo made will cover up the movement of drawing your bow!
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#2143015 - 11/02/10 11:08 AM
Re: Camo Question
[Re: Winchester]
|
Poser
14 Point
Registered: 07/28/10
Posts: 8113
Loc: Tennessee
|
|
Online
|
|
If you gun hunt, especially centerfire, not necessary. But, the closer you get to the deer and the more removed you get from shooting houses and ground blinds, the more important role camo plays.
So, depending on your style and methods of hunting, more or less important. I agree with poser, if you gun hunt you dont need anything but be there.Never saw the need of camo in a box blind or pop up blind.if you bow hunt during late season you need Jesus with and some good camo will help also because its tough. Got that right. And, you have to get high up in a tree to get away with enough movement to pull a bow back. No camo made will cover up the movement of drawing your bow!
Thus getting high up in the tree.
_________________________
It doesn't have to be fun to be fun. Wild & crazy, can't be stopped. Only the strong will survive. Keep your knife sharp and your skillet greasy. http://www.GoCarnivore.com
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#2143026 - 11/02/10 11:20 AM
Re: Camo Question
[Re: Poser]
|
Winchester
Non-Typical
Registered: 12/05/03
Posts: 25229
Loc: TN
|
|
Offline
|
|
If you gun hunt, especially centerfire, not necessary. But, the closer you get to the deer and the more removed you get from shooting houses and ground blinds, the more important role camo plays.
So, depending on your style and methods of hunting, more or less important. I agree with poser, if you gun hunt you dont need anything but be there.Never saw the need of camo in a box blind or pop up blind.if you bow hunt during late season you need Jesus with and some good camo will help also because its tough. Got that right. And, you have to get high up in a tree to get away with enough movement to pull a bow back. No camo made will cover up the movement of drawing your bow! Thus getting high up in the tree.
I agree with that! 
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#2143058 - 11/02/10 11:46 AM
Re: Camo Question
[Re: Poser]
|
whistlinwingman
8 Point
Registered: 07/11/05
Posts: 1824
Loc: Morristown
|
|
Offline
|
|
Camo mainly gives me confidence. No way could I be confident in a pair of levi's and a red flannel shirt or solid color. It may not make much of a difference but at least I am confident. I also mix and match alot like others. I do like Mossy Oak though.
_________________________
"I'm a great believer in luck, I find the harder I work the more I have it" -Thomas Jefferson
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#2143105 - 11/02/10 12:29 PM
Re: Camo Question
[Re: whistlinwingman]
|
WHITMAN
4 Point
Registered: 10/14/10
Posts: 104
Loc: Jackson Tn
|
|
Offline
|
|
99% of the time i wear cheap camo pants that are about 4in too short and my green lacrosse hip boots(a must where i hunt) with a bottomlands drake jacket. the other 1% of the time i hunt feilds and i normally jus wear my flannel lined carhart pants with my drake jacket....hardly ever busted and have had them literally 5ft from the bottom of the stand
_________________________
"My idea of heaven? A whole mess of mallards and not a game warden in sight." Phil Robertson
Just say "NO!" To Internet Scouting
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#2143192 - 11/02/10 01:27 PM
Re: Camo Question
[Re: WHITMAN]
|
JeepKuntry
16 Point
Registered: 01/20/04
Posts: 13236
Loc: Clinton, TN
|
|
Offline
|
|
I wear camo primarily to cover a bit of my movement. I can be restless at times. I mainly wear cheap camo these days. And all my base layers are black. Like the other poster had mentioned, why do you need camo if your layerin up?
_________________________
Greg Cooper
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#2143358 - 11/02/10 03:12 PM
Re: Camo Question
[Re: Bagg-it Tag-it]
|
Methane
4 Point
Registered: 09/25/06
Posts: 214
Loc: Franklin, TN
|
|
Offline
|
|
The other problem if you want to buy hunting clothes in more "traditional" colors and patterns is that it isn't available in tans, browns, or more traditional colors anymore. I buy hunting clothing because of functionalibility, weather and waterproof qualities, and it is hard to buy hunting clothes that are cutting edge that arent camo.
Cabela's has some that is just muted shades of brown blobs - it's called outfitter camo. Columbia has some wool with a very similar "pattern" or lack thereof.
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#2143485 - 11/02/10 04:48 PM
Re: Camo Question
[Re: Methane]
|
khawk
6 Point
Registered: 08/20/08
Posts: 917
Loc: Wears Valley
|
|
Offline
|
|
The bug suit with good cover is hard to beat. Its very inexpensive and you can put on whatever you want under to keep warm or cool. I use mine on every hunt I go on. Turkey or deer.
_________________________
Bowtech Destroyer Black Ops 340
Easton Axis 340
Slick Trick Magnum 125 grain
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#2143884 - 11/02/10 08:27 PM
Re: Camo Question
[Re: khawk]
|
RKenney
10 Point
Registered: 03/15/08
Posts: 3633
Loc: Maury Co.
|
|
Offline
|
|
Effective yes.....necessary no.
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#2145443 - 11/03/10 02:35 PM
Re: Camo Question
[Re: Longhunter]
|
oldmanelrod
6 Point
Registered: 07/30/10
Posts: 533
Loc: TN/AL state line
|
|
Offline
|
|
It helps some but remember the Camo companies are in business to sell you stuff.
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
Moderator: RUGER, Tennessee Todd, Unicam, Cuttin Caller, CBU93, stretch, Bobby G, Outdoor Lady, TurkeyBurd
|
12102 Members
38 Forums
115546 Topics
1407820 Posts
Max Online: 756 @ 11/20/12 09:10 AM
|
|
|
The TnDeer.Com Deer Talk Forum is for Tennessee Deer Hunters by Tennessee Deer Hunters. If you enjoy using our Talk Forum and would like to contribute to help in it's up-keep. Just submit your contribution by clicking on the DONATE button below and paying with PayPal or a major credit card. Any amount is much appreciated. Thanks for your support!
|
|
|
