Thread: hunting gear clothes

@deer243
I disagree with you on that. Id rather stand out to both hunters and deer than be mistaken for something im not. What happend to staying concealed and stealthy anyway.

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Originally Posted by CreepingDeath

@deer243
I disagree with you on that. Id rather stand out to both hunters and deer than be mistaken for something im not. What happend to staying concealed and stealthy anyway.

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Agree totally CD , "Blend in or go Hungry".
Apparently the receptors in a deers eyes they can see both shades of red/orange & blue according to the experts.

Originally Posted by Chris

Agree totally CD , "Blend in or go Hungry".
Apparently the receptors in a deers eyes they can see both shades of red/orange & blue according to the experts.

Staying concealed and stealty is clearly the way to go, i agree cd but chris comment "blend in or go hungry" agrees with my last post more than yours CD. You cant "blend in" if you stand out like dogs balls can you wearing blue that deer see for miles Its a sad state of affairs when you have to worry about what you wear so you dont get shot isnt it. Colour doesnt save you anyway in some cases, some see movement, see a tiny bit of your head , back pack etc and boom your dead. For the commerical people its just another marketing bonus, sell as much blue blaze as possible until the fave wears off. No different when they hit the jackpot with the blaze orange, sold heaps now some are thinking its crap, too much like a deer colour, esp if its faded or got crap on it. Its not the bloody colour we should be worried about, its the hunters that have poor shooting practices.. Too many dickheads out there willing to geta deer at all cost, id the bloody thing first and we all be ok

G'Day Rem700.270

Lots of different opinions on this one already, but that wont stop me giving you mine

I like the Stony creek micro trou, true they need a belt but I like to cover my chicken legs. I lalo added a button, domes are shit and was always giving way, possibly too many pies though! Not the best to be wearing if its super wet either, but they do dry out ok. I only wear short gaiters so like the extra protection they give me. I find they are good for scrambling around and climbing, seem to fit we well. I like the side vents on them to let heat out on a mild day or when climbing. They also seem to have held up ok, I am pretty tough on them.

I have had a hunters element XTR for a few months now, had it in some completely shit weather and it has kept me dry as a bone so far, excepting a bit of sweat on the inside. I like the flat profile, it has pit zips to let the heat out and I also like to adjustable hood. Finish is semi quiet, seems to dry out fine, will shed a bit of water before getting soaked. Good size pockets, could do with 1 pocket on the inside.

I do wear camo, rather be under the radar than having dudes pick me out in the bush, I do wear a blaze beanie at times more for warmth as it is the only 1 I have.

My advise is go with a good brand, get something that fits really well, always try jackets on with a couple of layers and check the hood for visibility and fit. I would avoid heavy brushed finish like swazi wapati coat, they get bloody heavy when wet and do take ages to dry out, pain if hunting for more than a day y trip. Get a longer coat rather than shorter, good for keeping the lower half dry and handy to be able to sit on a log,ground etc without getting a wet arse.

Anyway my thoughts, sure others will chime on in!

Cheers

Dino

Yep thats why I go where people arent. Mostly private land or we other people cant be bothered going.

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Yep, that blaze stands out like dogs balls alright, shame the deer didn't get warned to watch out for it this roar......

I just mix and match what ever is lying around my room on the day. I do prefer ''quiet'' clothing that doesn't make too much noise when I'm walking...but I really don't care what I wear or look like. I've got everything from swazi gear right through to stuff from the bargain bin at the Warehouse and I have no real favourites. End of the day it all gets ripped when crawling through the thick shit anyway, so I tend to buy lower priced stuff now and replace it more often.

Although I do have the new XTR rain jacket which I do like as it works better in the rain than my Tahr anorak does and doesn't gain much weight when wet.

So, just wear what ever you feel comfortable in...and hunt into the wind, as the wind will betray you well before the colour of your clothes ever will.

kj

Whatever suits you man. I hunt in an old lightweight drizabone and stubbies. Occasionally accompanied by thermal leggings and never had an issue. My mate has a nice huntech jacket and gets same results. All preference man. Just try hide white skin


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Totally agree. It does not matter what you wear if you are employing the basics right. I hunt in what to me is comfortable and suitable for the task. Mainly in neutral colours or even camo.
I am positive if the mozzies and sandies were not an issue, I could shoot an animal starkers. Almost did it for Mark Ellis's Nude day once. But someone informed me, the rear view, was as bad a the front
I never wear blaze as I never have to hunt areas that are hammered. I can count on one hand how many times I have run into someone on the hill in over 30yrs. Pretty sure, nearly every time, I was in the Kaimanawas

Originally Posted by R93

Totally agree. It does not matter what you wear if you are employing the basics right. I hunt in what to me is comfortable and suitable for the task. Mainly in neutral colours or even camo.
I am positive if the mozzies and sandies were not an issue, I could shoot an animal starkers. Almost did it for Mark Ellis's Nude day once. But someone informed me, the rear view, was as bad a the front
I never wear blaze as I never have to hunt areas that are hammered. I can count on one hand how many times I have run into someone on the hill in over 30yrs. Pretty sure, nearly every time, I was in the Kaimanawas

The idea of hunting in the nude is down right frightening. I wouldn't want to get big Rushy and the twins tangled up in bush lawyer and the thought of a stab of Ongaonga on the knob end is just eye watering. I am happy to leave that malarky to yo R93.

Apparently the receptors in a deers eyes they can see both shades of red/orange & blue according to the experts.

Deer see blue and ultraviolet very well. Watch the washing powders with colour brighteners - they have a UV reflecting or radiating substance which make you glow like a beacon to a deer, especially in low light. They also see green. Red and orange (yellow too) appears green to them. Blaze orange is a mix of red and green and probably orange too so it will look bright green to deer. Better than bright blue. I'd think the trick would be to hide the hands and face. The torso doesn't move around so much. I'm in communication with one fellow who says he's walked among deer and they did not recognize him as being different to them. He responded to their stomping by stomping back which settled them. He never shot one under these conditions, just observed them and let them be.

Shows how good a yellow raincoat hides them.

I'm in communication with one fellow who says he's walked among deer and they did not recognize him as being different to them. He responded to their stomping by stomping back which settled them. He never shot one under these conditions, just observed them and let them be.[/QUOTE]

I would love to do that. Amazing


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Originally Posted by deepsouthaussie

I'm in communication with one fellow who says he's walked among deer and they did not recognize him as being different to them. He responded to their stomping by stomping back which settled them. He never shot one under these conditions, just observed them and let them be.

I would love to do that. Amazing


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The deer whisperer?



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Originally Posted by R93

I would love to do that. Amazing


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The deer whisperer?



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I rekon Dynamo could pull a deer out of a hat. Probably be more chance if seeing that in my life time.

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