ORIGINAL: blacktail slayer
Rory/MO
Why would camo pattern be so important if deer see the world in yellow and your camo is glowing blue from UV in the dye of your clothes? At Oregon State University were I'm in the Fish & Wildlife department I have talked to several professorsthat claim deer can see the UV. I would rather blend in with my surroundings and not glow blue. Oh well
CLOTHES DONT HAVE UV!!!!!
Why is this so hard to comprehend...UV is energy, a form of light that gives us skin cancer...it comes from the sun, not lying dormant in camo clothing. Some dies reflect UV more than others, but in order to reflect it, the atmosphere must be filled with UV rays in the first place. Many things reflect UV in nature as well, so it isnt like we are a big blue light special beacon in the midst of a yellow tinted woods in the eyes of a deer. they see EVERYTHING in blues and yellows, so to speak. UV must be everywhere in order for your clothes to reflect it, meaning everything around you will have a blueish tint as well.
Can deer see into the UV spectrum? Yes.
Does it take a movement in order to set them off? Most likely.
You cant honestly think UV stacks up to hunting skills, scent, and movement do you?
Be still, play the wind, be quiet, and know how to hunt the game you are after....if you get these down, you could wear ANY camo you possibly want. The better it matches the shades of your surroundings, the less likely they will pick you off.
Why is it such a misconception that this clothing possesses UV (energy) and is a glowing beacon?