Question on Camo
 

ok this question will seem very strange and maybe silly[&:]...lol!!! I' m wondering if your camo pattern has to match?? For example: my bro gave me some of his old military camo to use and I went out and bought a Leafy Camo Mask, full head mask. the patterns aren' t the same and I was wondering if that matters or not. I heard that turkeys can see extremely well and thats why I am asking this. I personally think it doesn' t matter but what the heck get some other opinions about this.

Outlaw[&:]

RE: Question on Camo
 

Different brands or different patterns of camo mixed or matched together aren' t going to matter to a turkey. The only thing camo of one kind from head to toe is going to be is a fashion statement on the hunter' s part. If you want to impress your friends, get a full outfit of the same stuff. If you want to take home a turkey, just be camo' d from head to toe, regardless of what the patterns are.

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I wear camo, but it' s really over rated as far as wild game goes, IMO. Once, while dear hunting, I happened across a flock of hen turkeys on an open trail. I was wearing basic Carhart brown and an orange vest. I walked, slowly of course, towards them as they watched me and came within 30-40 yards before they wandered off the trail into the timber.

I once worked a jake to withing 15 yards with limited camo, and I had a jake walk withing a couple yards while I was standing out in the open, wearing camo but no concealment obviously, and not even take notice.

I' ve had dear and turkeys walk right by me, squirrels about run over me, and a rabbit gnaw on my boot toe. The key? Movement...or should I say NON movement (and also wind in the case of the dear). Never did figure the thing out with the flock of hens though.

I think different camo patterns are more appealing to us humans than effective in hunting. I' m not saying to go turkey hunting in hot pink pajamas (unless you REALLY want to :D), but allot of what the game is about is confidence in your tactics and abilities. Just my opinion, of course. [:-]

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AMEN to the fashion statement thing!

BTW, I saw the most DARLING little ensemble in Mossy Oak Breakup today! It was to DIE for! (you do realize I' m kidding, right?) :D:D:D

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I hardly ever wear matching camo patterns. I think wearing different patterned top & bottoms will help break up your outline a little. I don' t have any proof that this really works or not, but I don' t think it hurts either.

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While cammo does help, it just one more thing for us to waste or money on. I know I do it. However to answer your question, you really don' t need to wear the same type of cammo from head to toe...just as long as you are coverd

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Thanks alot guys.....I got the she devil convinced that if I buy one new camo garment I have to have the whole outfit......this has worked for years but now if she sees this thread my gravy train is over. [:@]

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I have to agree with camohunter. I feel that the different patterns help break up your outline better.

cnyDoubleSpur

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IF THE CAMO. DOESNT MATCH IT DOESNT REALLY MATTER IT IS THE MOVEMENT THAT THE TURKEYS SEE THE CAMO HELPS YOU BLEND IN BETTER IF U WANT TO IMPRESS THE OTHER HUNTERS GO BUY THE LATEST CAMO PATTEREN ALL MATCHING AND NEET BUT THE TURKEYS WILL NEVER NO IF YOU DONT MATCH IF YOU SIT STIL!!!!!!!!!!!!

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That' s why ya bring home roses along with the new camo. ;)

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I usually use matching camo , but i feel it dosent matter just as long as you are camoed head to toe so it breaks up your outline.

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two patterns mixed is even better in some cases. breaks up your outline more. im doniga mossy oak new break up with ghillie suit this year.

slayer

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Well for me i have a reputation to up hold so i have to have my Mossy Oak head to toe;)

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Let me put my 2-cents in with another question or 2.

When you look up a hardwood bottom or along a field edge, does all of it look the same? Does the leaf litter on the ground look like the bush you' re hiding behind? If so, then wear matching camo. If not, then wear pants that match the ground and a shirt or jacket that matches what' s above it.

Butterbean is right, its mostly the movement that they see, but the wind bolws, birds flit from branch to branch, squirrels hop behind logs... There is always movement in the woods. The camo just helps you to mask some of your own. The better the camo matches the surroundings, the more you can get away with.

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Wait! You mean Bill Jordan was just trying to sell product, and his main interest was not me getting a turkey? Aw man. Say it ain' t so. What a disappointment.

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I agree with all the replys here. I don' t think it matters if I have a Realtree top, Mossy Oak bottom and Army camo for head net/gloves, it' s all about being consealed head to toe. I like and prefer to buy all Mossy Oak and mix it up with shadow leaf from the waiste up and break-up for pants.:D

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I don' t think it really matters if you wear one type of camo at one time or different patterns at the same time. Just camo up and hunt.

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Its probally not that neccesary. Remember, all you are doing is trying to break up your outline. As long as the differences in camo patterns doesnt draw attention to your outline it should be ok.