I don't thinkyoumust have camo to kill deer, butI do think somecancertainly help. I was behind a soldier coming out of the store last night (at dusk) and I swear he just seemed to disappear into the parking lot - he had on that new digital military camo. Very impressive and I can't wait on the surplus sales! I figure if he can fade away on asphalt, it ought to work pretty good in the woods.