Red light for deer
 

I hate to spook the deer when I go to my stand in the dark of the morning and was thinking of covering my flashlight beam with red cellophane,to give the same effect as red light in a dark room when developing pictures. At least the light would be dulled a bit and maybe the red light wouldn't penetrate as far. Anybody have any thoughts on this? How do you see your way to your stand in the dark without spooking the deer with your light?

RE: Red light for deer
 

In familar territory I prefer just using the ambient light of the moon and stars, otherwise I prefer a green or yellow filter on an old Army flashlight.

The high-tech solution is a $600 pair of thermal night vision goggles.

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RE: Red light for deer
 

Red lenses on the flash lights and red head lights on the 4 wheeler.

Hurry up and wait.

RE: Red light for deer
 

I prefer to use my light as little as possible, but the red lense might work pretty good for when you have to use it...

RE: Red light for deer
 

I use a red lens on my head light when I'm walking in to my stand,if the deer don't hear you it works great.If it's foggy it doesn't work very good though.

Hunting is not a sport,it's a lifestyle.

RE: Red light for deer
 

I honestly think the deer will know you're there no matter what filter you have on your flashlight. I simply use my small flashlight and turn it on when needed, as I walk my way directly to my stand before dawn.

RE: Red light for deer
 

Several times I've taken my flashlight out after dark while sitting in my tree stand to shine it on deer standing literally at the base of my tree. I've never had the first one show any reaction at all to the light shining right on them from 20 feet away. I honestly don't think it matters one way or another what color light you use.

RE: Red light for deer
 

Several times I've taken my flashlight out after dark while sitting in my tree stand to shine it on deer standing literally at the base of my tree. I've never had the first one show any reaction at all to the light shining right on them from 20 feet away. I honestly don't think it matters one way or another what color light you use.

RE: Red light for deer
 

The reason that red lenses are used on lights is not so you won't spook deer. Deer can see the light no matter what color it is. Red filtered light doesn't affect your night vision as much as white light.

RE: Red light for deer
 

If you give yourself about 10-15 minutes in the dark outside, your eyes will adjust to the light and your own nightvision will greatly improve....you just have to wait and trust yourself....it works!!!!

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