Dave Lakes
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I can see you
Camo or not camo that is the question….
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StephenToast
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Through the summer I shoot a decent number of deer in shorts, t shirt and trainers so I'm not convinced camouflage makes that much difference.
paul o'
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I have worn cammo to stalk years ago, because I got it free when used elsewhere. Tweed though is my favourite as it is warm even when wet and blends in with differing backgrounds. Still have a real tree fleece though.
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John Gryphon
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Well Mr Toast I hereby invite you to come down to Aus for a week as my guest and demo how its done.
If the deer are wearing shorts, t shirts and trainers they would be pretty easy to spot. Not sure that counts as camouflage, except in a Wetherspoons beer garden
John Gryphon
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I assure you that I was fully attired in sneaky ware today and then on my way home from a fruitless deer hunt I stopped for some rabbit pics.
StephenToast
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You pay my air fare and a reasonable day rate plus room and board and I'll certainly consider giving you a lesson or two.
John Gryphon
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From what I have seen on here of your ramblings I think you will learn a shitte load more down here ha ha.
I believe that the ideal outfit is, especially if calling in for a swift pint on the way home, solid colour green or brown trousers and a Camo jacket.
This combo immediately cuts the body in half while stalking, destroying the upright human shape.
The Camo jacket can be taken off before entering the pub thus avoiding all the silly questions and the lowlife
sneaking out of the bar to see if you’ve locked the truck.
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StephenToast
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You've got plenty to learn old boy. Be worth every penny.
Erik Hamburger
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It doesn't make any difference what colour clothes your wear, at least not from the deer's point of view.
What matters in deer stalking is your movements (the slower the better).
However making yourself less conspicuous towards the public does matter ,and for PR reasons dull country clothing is the better option - there is no need for Camo patterns, which can be perceived as aggressive by some.
To that I should add that paying a premium price for a Branded 'stalking' or 'hunting' item of clothing that has a little logo of antlers or a picture of a little deer won't bring you more success, but it will cost you more money
What matters in deer stalking is your movements (the slower the better).
However making yourself less conspicuous towards the public does matter ,and for PR reasons dull country clothing is the better option - there is no need for Camo patterns, which can be perceived as aggressive by some.
To that I should add that paying a premium price for a Branded 'stalking' or 'hunting' item of clothing that has a little logo of antlers or a picture of a little deer won't bring you more success, but it will cost you more money
404Shooter
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Shape, shine, shadow, silhouette, smell, movement and signal.
WRT to the ‘signal’ bit I acknowledge deer and other wildlife may not be as well equipped as, say, the Russian army, to trace radio or other communications but they will certainly hear your mobile phone ringing.......
WRT to the ‘signal’ bit I acknowledge deer and other wildlife may not be as well equipped as, say, the Russian army, to trace radio or other communications but they will certainly hear your mobile phone ringing.......
Ahh Can't beat a Peterson. Packed that up several years ago but still enjoy a decent cigar
Still got that one and a couple of good meerschaum pipes.
I was just thinking, another year and I might try an ounce of Black cherry again, if I'm still here.
John Gryphon
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Yes I do agree,although I am out on a rough ave of 350+ days of the year there is still more to learn and that I strive for.
Its the animals themselves that teach me what my rights and wrongs are.
So far I have over 1300 YouTube videos 99% of which are wild sambar deer,can ye help me there also please,thank you.
I am looking forward to some of your success photos and tales for more inspiration and will be going back in time to peruse through your old posts in an endeavour to learn more,thank you.
I wear cam clothing when I am hunting not for when I am out and about walking the dog or whatever.
Hunt days on arrival we will gear up at the truck if we need to travel. Its not very often that any public are out and about at my times early AM and where we head to though. Arvo`s same deal and generally finished at dark,hunting the wild places is best for no contact of course.
The public have no need to see any hunters at any time. Yobs that pull up at a petrol pump in full cam attire certainly look 'out of it'
The last thing imo anyone needs is a car sticker attesting to gear brands/hunting orgs displayed for the ant people.
Still got that one and a couple of good meerschaum pipes.
I was just thinking, another year and I might try an ounce of Black cherry again, if I'm still here.
I still have 3 Petersons, a meerschaum, a Kaywoodie and a couple of Dunhills
One of the Petersons with the silver hallmarked
Walnut and St Bruno was my tipple with occasionally 3 Nuns Empire blend
Will dig out my Church Warden and some interesting tobacco I was given by someone in Curzon Street.
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