What is a good mask for turkey hunting?
01-13-2014 | 08:54 PM
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Spike
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What is a good mask for turkey hunting?
With deer season coming to an end the day after tomorrow my thoughts are already aimed at spring turkey season. So here is my first question of many to come
I have been using those HS strut mesh mask for years and they are just a pain to put on. It's like trying to get dressed getting that mask set right on my head and it is very uncomfortable.
I have been thinking of trying one of those cloth half masks but I am unsure if they would stay in place. I have also kicked around the idea of using face paint but do I really want that on my face for half a day(we only get to hunt until 1pm here in MO) and I thought it would rub off easy on cloths going through the woods.
I am just wondering what kind of mask you would suggest that is easy to put on and is comfortable?
Also this is my first post here, I have been a reader off and on for a couple years.
I have been using those HS strut mesh mask for years and they are just a pain to put on. It's like trying to get dressed getting that mask set right on my head and it is very uncomfortable.
I have been thinking of trying one of those cloth half masks but I am unsure if they would stay in place. I have also kicked around the idea of using face paint but do I really want that on my face for half a day(we only get to hunt until 1pm here in MO) and I thought it would rub off easy on cloths going through the woods.
I am just wondering what kind of mask you would suggest that is easy to put on and is comfortable?
Also this is my first post here, I have been a reader off and on for a couple years.
01-13-2014 | 10:34 PM
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I use the camo ballcap with the drop down face mask. It works for the turkeys and even worked on a buddy's dog that kept looking past my face area but didn't show any recognition (I was standing very still in full camo).
01-14-2014 | 07:36 AM
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I use a half mask flat panel as I wear eye glasses and fogging becomes an issue at times.
I don't like anything across my eyes.
I have used several different types but the flat panel works the best for me. It is easy to pull up and easy to pull down and I leave it hang around my neck when I am up working towards a new spot.
Called a 3/4 panel face mask. Has an elastic head band and a moldable nose bridge. It is also reversible from camo to Black when I use a blind
JW
I don't like anything across my eyes.
I have used several different types but the flat panel works the best for me. It is easy to pull up and easy to pull down and I leave it hang around my neck when I am up working towards a new spot.
Called a 3/4 panel face mask. Has an elastic head band and a moldable nose bridge. It is also reversible from camo to Black when I use a blind
JW
01-14-2014 | 01:17 PM
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I've had mine for a couple years and had no issue with it coming loose, and it shows no sign of coming loose either. It's pretty well sewn on 75% of the way around the hat.
