Camo Face Paint ( Wash Hunter)
 

Does anyone find any odor concerns with the Allen Camo face paints? I was going to just ask our resident expert Washington Hunter ( face paint model) Sorry Dan couldn't resist, but I notice a real strong odor when you open the kit up. I don't like head nets or face covers so I need a type of face paint that deer aren't going to smell. Or isn't this an issue?

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I use the 97 cent black creme that is being sold for halloween right now. comes off easy and to my nose doesn't smell. 1 tube goes a REAL long way.

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I burn a cork and that's sure to not leave any smell and it comes off really easy. Be sure it's real cork and not synthetic. The only problem is that it only comes in black.

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You may want to try costume makeup. It's scent free, hypoallergenic, cheap, and is made to withstand persperation. FWIW, I dragged this buck 3/4 mile before having this picture taken.

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Does CarboMask still exist. Wasn't that hypoallergenic and allow persperation through as well?

I hate camo paint, it just seems to get all over everything...I use a comfy mask that allows clear vision and a quick removal come shoot time.

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Geez probably like you guys I have nearlyevery mask out there. Honestly what I wear more often than anyting is the cheapo Bacallava (sp??) I bought at Wally world for a couple bucks..It's for the neck primarily but easily pulls up to cover the ears and face right to below the eye.

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I used to use a mask years ago, but I had it catch on my string, and it ripped right off my face. This year I tried one of those masks that fit real tight to the face, but I couldn't get the feel of my achor. I thought I would, but it didn't happen.

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I know Bob what your saying, I immediately pull mine down or out of the way instincively.

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When do you pull it down? Wouldn't you want it on whena deer is in close?

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Thats why I use the cheapo one..it's paper thin mesh..no second guessing the anchor like I would wit a scent-lok or thicker type mask.

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nah, at that point, it's over for the deer. ;) I only use a facemask for deer I don't know are there. Once I have them in my sights I use my bow for cover. I only pull on deer I'm going to shoot. (or shoot at ;)).

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[quote]ORIGINAL: Rob/PA Bowyer

nah, at that point, it's over for the deer. ;) I only use a facemask for deer I don't know are there. Once I have them in my sights I use my bow for cover. I only pull on deer I'm going to shoot. (or shoot at ;)).
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Same here, ill pull it down but I kind of tuck my face downward untill I take the shot.

RE: Camo Face Paint ( Wash Hunter)
 

I do the same Rob

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Hey Bobco....looks like it works very well. Got a link for the type you use? Nice buck. ;)

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I use a full head cover with both eyes cut out including the strip that goes along the nose,i learned a long time ago that a mask with just individual eye holes the strip that covers the nose will obscureyour vision.I also use one that I can tie tight around my head.

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I dont like masks for bowhunting either. Only time I wear one is when it gets really cold. I have never had a problem with using camo face paint.

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I just returned from on the the local Marts. I went to the Halloween costume dept. and foung tubes of black, brown and green at .97 each. I bought them and openened them up when I got home and there is no smell to it at all. I will try some out and see how easily it comes off. I'll post again tommorrow after I try it. Thanks for all the input

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I have always used a mask, as much for mosquitoes as anything else...I too pull my mask down to shoot, just want to feel the string against my nose and since I shoot fingers and anchor at the corner of my mouth, I don't want the mask getting in the way...

Since I bought a Thermacell a few years ago, no need for the mask, so I also started using face paint, again, see I used to wear it all the time, in the 70s....

Last Saturday I went to a bow shop in the area...Folks this isn't your "average" guy that owns the bow shop...He started it in '69 I believe he said and hunted and killed a moose with Fred Bear...In other words, he's a dang good bow hunter as well as the shop owner...I mentioned a mask to him...He doesn't use one...Does not use face paint as well....No beard, nothing...He doesn't want anything to bother the feel he has with his kisser button, etc....He says if you move slow and have the right set up, you don't need it...

Just wanted to pass that on.....

btw...When I went hunting Saturday afternoon.....I still put the face paint on...;)

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I use it and never had a smell... I used it today...

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red boar see pm

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I don't shave for a few days and hunt 20 feet up, let the kids have the mask and make-up for Halloween!

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I'll do that.:D

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I use the Hunters specialty stuff. Works ok. hasa faint smell, but not bad by any means. It is just hard to wash off.
The holloween face paint is a good idea. Maybe I'll try that sometime.

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I use the H.S. as well but I dont notice any smell. I have been using it for years. I hate a mask I cant feel the string on my nose.