Camo Patterns

[rubicon]

What's y'all's thoughts on the best camo pattern for hunting in the mountain late Nov-Jan in southern middle tn?

 

[BSK]

I'm not a firm believer in the importance of camo patterns. ANYTHING that breaks up your outline will work fine.

But as a treestand hunter, in a hardwood environment, my favorite camo pattern of all time was the old Treebark. Looked just like a white oak's trunk.

 

[knightrider]

Sitting still

 

[Remington700]

I agree with what has already been posted. I was having this discussion with someone just the other day. Most camo patterns are made for humans of what looks good. If you place it at a distance a lot look like a dark blob. pick what you feel matches your surroundings best. This can differ from hunting hillsides to hunting bottoms on the same property.

 

[Carlos Viagra]

A few years ago I was 'picked out' by Gobblers, while being still- turkey hunting.

So I took several of the various camp patterns into the woods and hung them up to try and see if there was a lot of difference. It was amazing how much some of them stood out, in comparison.

A few of my favorites didn't blended in well at all, and were likely what caused them to booger even though I didn't move.

 

[rubicon]

I'm not a firm believer in the importance of camo patterns. ANYTHING that breaks up your outline will work fine.

But as a treestand hunter, in a hardwood environment, my favorite camo pattern of all time was the old Treebark. Looked just like a white oak's trunk.

I liked the treebark myself. Sometimes I think it matters and sometimes I don't. I think it matters more stand hunting when they are looking up at you just my opinion. And again this might just be in my head.

 

[deerhunter10]

It doesn't matter imo. I wear flannel shirts a decent bit while hunting. But if I had to pick. Old tree bark, bottom lands, treestand and green leaf for turkeys. But I honestly don't think it matters at all. I think an orange vest proves that as well.

 

[Smo]

Nuf said….

 

[REN]

obviously camo pattern is less important then we as hunters believe it to be, however to answer the specific question it really depends on your normal set up. Are you on ridge tops more often where you are skylined or are you in bottoms with hillside back grounds?

I run a lot of solids as far as pants go but Ive also found over the years I really stay away from dark type camo (most of realtree and a lot of mossy oak). My personal favorite that seems to work great no matter the season is First Lite Fusion, however if I am skylined on most of my set ups then lighter colors like Elevated2 work really well.

 

[Carlos Viagra]

obviously camo pattern is less important then we as hunters believe it to be, however to answer the specific question it really depends on your normal set up. Are you on ridge tops more often where you are skylined or are you in bottoms with hillside back grounds?

I run a lot of solids as far as pants go but Ive also found over the years I really stay away from dark type camo (most of realtree and a lot of mossy oak). My personal favorite that seems to work great no matter the season is First Lite Fusion, however if I am skylined on most of my set ups then lighter colors like Elevated2 work really well.

What about for Turkey hunting?

 

[REN]

What about for Turkey hunting?

now thats somewhat a different animal lol. While I DO believe camo/concealment matters a little more on turkey then deer, having cover and being still is much more important. I dont care what camo you have on, if you are sitting on a pencil thin tree with nothing around you and the sun shining on you, chances are you are gonna get busted.

I still generally run solid colors on my pants, and even still LOVE fusion for most environments in TN or northern states. Now get out in pine country and swamp areas like MS and Bama and bottomland OG or new version is hard to beat. I hunt a few states each year so my goal in camo is just find color patterns that closely match the terrain. I like browns/yellows/tans/greys the best cause that is pretty universal throughout the country. I like solid color pants in browns or greys and then camo top so it is a big contrast of my outline. I dont like blacks, dark browns etc because in the shade or at a distance its just a solid blob

 

[Ski]

Far and above the best camo for deer hunting is having large enough backdrop to encompass you. If you sit out in the open or in a skinny tree with nothing to hide you, you're going to stand out & get noticed. Doesn't matter how good the camo pattern of your clothing is. On the flip if you are well concealed in some brush and/or have a larger than you backdrop so you aren't silhouetted than you'll get by without being noticed even if you're not wearing camo at all. It's really as simple as not being so obvious.

 

[BSK]

You da MAN Smo!

 

[Wrangler95]

I'm not a firm believer in the importance of camo patterns. ANYTHING that breaks up your outline will work fine.

But as a treestand hunter, in a hardwood environment, my favorite camo pattern of all time was the old Treebark. Looked just like a white oak's trunk.

I bought some back in the 80's and still wear it

 

[Wrangler95]

Nuf said….

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I bought some long ago in the 80's and still use it some, pioneer of camo,Jim Crumley

 

[Gravey]

As already stated being still is the key. Growing up we wore green wool pants and plaid shirts/jackets. Today I don't pay as much attention to the pattern but whether or not it's keeping me warm sitting on stand. I have some matching stuff but my wife has made fun of me before for not matching. Told her the deer don't care. All of that said I love the old tree bark and have a wool Cabela's jacket in that pattern I haven't worn in forever but my parents bought it for me during my college days 30+ years ago and I can't let it go. The other one I really like but can't hardly find anymore was asat.

 

[killingtime 41]

I think when camo really gets important. Is when you move slightly. Then that draws attention in your direction. Now if your camo sucks at blending into your backdrop your most likely caught. Problem with most camos we look at we think it's blending in. Is there's not enough different lines and shapes and colors in them. Instead it just turns into a blob of darkness.

 

[casjoker]

Red and black checkered wool shirt, predator fall grey, old school Tree Bark was cool and worked.

 

[square]

I think a leafy flage suit of any pattern makes a big difference

 

[kaizen leader]

What's y'all's thoughts on the best camo pattern for hunting in the mountain late Nov-Jan in southern middle tn?

Try taking a picture of camo you like. Turn the picture to a black and white picture. It is very revealing about what a deer sees. You would be surprised at what you think blends in can stick out like a sore thumb. Good luck.

 

[peytoncreekhunter]

A friend of mine use to buy gray long sleeve work shirts and pants then use a black magic marker to make his own treebark camo clothes.

 

[Savage]

In my opinion, your outline busts you more than anything.

My daughter and I built a turkey blind a few years ago.

Put great cover between us and the birds, but when I got 50 yds out and looked back, she stood out like a sore thumb- even in a leafy suit.

I took out quite a bit of material from the front and added a ton in the back to break up outline and it made a huge difference.

 

[deerhunter10]

Sun and being in the shadows makes a big difference to. The sun will light you up like a spot light.

 

[redblood]

Sitting still

Yep

Deer dont care

 

[Tweeter]

Bottomland is my favorite, I wear Sitka subalpine for deer and turkey, and timber for waterfowl. But bottomland is by far my favorite!

 

[knightrider]

Yep

Deer dont care

My favorite hunting outer shirt is a black and orange plaid berber fleece lined flannel, ive probably killed a 100 deer in that shirt

 

[Lost Lake]

ASAT is still the all-around best IMO, but here lately, I've been on a simple earth tone clothing kick, and maybe an old school duck camo shirt or hoodie. Simple is good.

I'm also a big fan of the original Trebark camo. Best bark camo ever I believe.

 

[dhpro]

I like what ever I get on sale cheap in Jan , I also think that a good leafy wear suit does help . I guess I got more browns than any thing. It's easier to beat there eyes than their noses.

 

[CBU93]

Duck hunting, Original MO bottomland, MO Treestand…always had the best luck both turkey and deer with Realtree advantage.

 

[DoubleRidge]

ASAT is still the all-around best IMO,

Was wondering if anyone would mention ASAT....when it first came out I was skeptical...but after seeing it in the woods I was amazed...doesnt wash out and blends in well any time of the year.