I do a fair bit of rabbit and pigeon shooting, etc and as yet have not been out stalking. It's early days as I have lots to learn but what sort of clothing is really essential with Deer stalking.
I use army surplus stuff, British when around fields, hedgerows etc and flecktarn this time of year more around woods, etc, due to the browns and darker colours. Basically coz it is cheap and hard wearing and when layered up correctly I've never been cold or got really soaked.
I watch fieldsports TV and see these guys in all the latest realtree deerstalking gear which I can no way afford so is it generally ok to stalk in my current gear (and other neutral colours) or do you experienced guys all go for the top gear?
It may be a simplistic view and not right for stalking, but I figured if I can get within 30 yards of bunnies using the fieldcraft I've learnt this past couple of years wearing this stuff, would that not transfer to Deer stalking too?
Your thoughts and guidance as always is appreciated,
Cheers
I use army surplus stuff, British when around fields, hedgerows etc and flecktarn this time of year more around woods, etc, due to the browns and darker colours. Basically coz it is cheap and hard wearing and when layered up correctly I've never been cold or got really soaked.
I watch fieldsports TV and see these guys in all the latest realtree deerstalking gear which I can no way afford so is it generally ok to stalk in my current gear (and other neutral colours) or do you experienced guys all go for the top gear?
It may be a simplistic view and not right for stalking, but I figured if I can get within 30 yards of bunnies using the fieldcraft I've learnt this past couple of years wearing this stuff, would that not transfer to Deer stalking too?
Your thoughts and guidance as always is appreciated,
Cheers