Camo! Does Color Really Matter?

stlavsa · September 12, 2011

I found a really good deal (60%) of some rainproof/windproof/ camo. They have it at Gander Mountain and its Russel Outdoor. Cyclone jacket and pants. The combo would normally be like $250 but 60% off makes it tempting.

I like the pattern on it, BUT the color is pretty GREEN for october in western PA. It would be perfect for NC or SC or somewhere that still has all trees w/ green leaves in autumn.

Its also my understanding that deer cant see color, just black and white.. So does it really matter if the color of the camo is a shade too green? My impression is that as long as it has a camo pattern to blend you in, that its good enough. (why we can get away with blaze orange in rifle season..).

uh6tdrvr · September 12, 2011

The biggest thing is to break up your silhouette. Yes they cant see colors but if its a good deal, as it sounds like it is, go for it.

redjewel2ss · September 12, 2011

most animals are color blind so it won't really matter. to be honest i hunt in blue jeans and a camo shirt no matter where i am. the only time i'm seen by the prey is if i'm making noise.

KMGZ400 · September 12, 2011

i personally like hunter orange camo... for saftey puposes and it seems to work pretty well for me

tyhuck · September 12, 2011

I hate to break it to you, but deer, cattle, and other ruminant animals can see color, just not as vividly as we do. They see the world in a shade of blues, purples, and muted yellows because of their inability to see red. This means that they can distinguish between green and brown and other colors in the camo spectrum that arent closely matched to their surroundings. Blaze orange works because it is very close to red and shows up gray to them. Pattern is important, but you need to match the color of what you are wearing to your surroundings. Dont beleive me, go hunting in blue camo and see if you dont get busted.

Also, check out this article I found to support the topic in case you dont beleive me.

http://www.fieldandstream.com/articles/hun...6/what-deer-see

Im sure if you searched some more places you could find more articles, but this is the first one I found. I know Texas Fish and Game Magazine ran a couple good articles on this topic last year.

MD Chevy · September 12, 2011

I wear ASAT camo and its tan, brown and black. I use it year round and have killed dear during early season at less than 10 yards and turkeys during the spring season within 25 yards. Not the best color for year round, but I have yet to see a camo that works better! So to answer your question, I don't think color makes a difference. It has more to do with your movement, or lack thereof.

stlavsa · September 13, 2011

I wear ASAT camo and its tan, brown and black. I use it year round and have killed dear during early season at less than 10 yards and turkeys during the spring season within 25 yards. Not the best color for year round, but I have yet to see a camo that works better! So to answer your question, I don't think color makes a difference. It has more to do with your movement, or lack thereof.

Read a lot of people love the ASAT. I havent used it but a LOT of people do with good success

stlavsa · September 13, 2011

I hate to break it to you, but deer, cattle, and other ruminant animals can see color, just not as vividly as we do. They see the world in a shade of blues, purples, and muted yellows because of their inability to see red. This means that they can distinguish between green and brown and other colors in the camo spectrum that arent closely matched to their surroundings. Blaze orange works because it is very close to red and shows up gray to them. Pattern is important, but you need to match the color of what you are wearing to your surroundings. Dont beleive me, go hunting in blue camo and see if you dont get busted.

Also, check out this article I found to support the topic in case you dont beleive me.

http://www.fieldandstream.com/articles/hun...6/what-deer-see

Im sure if you searched some more places you could find more articles, but this is the first one I found. I know Texas Fish and Game Magazine ran a couple good articles on this topic last year.

Deer can have no better than dichromatic (two-color) vision. Thus, the color vision capacities of deer are, at best, limited compared to humans. The two classes of cones in deer allow for the ability to see color differences between short and long-wave lights, e.g., blue and yellow, however, they lack the photoreceptor basis for seeing differences in the color of objects that reflect middle-to-long wavelength light, e.g., yellow-green, green, yellow, orange, and red.

cut and pasted from this article: http://home.comcast.net/~gefferts/deervis.htm

stlavsa · September 13, 2011

and with that said i decided to go with the gear..

Its russell outdoors Gale Jacket and Zypher pants, the color is Mossy Oak Treestand

sab316 · September 13, 2011

I haven't found for DEER hunting camo that doesn't match perfectly to be a big deal. Mostly its just being still and not moving around alot. Mostly deer aren't looking up in the trees.

Now for duck hunting its a different story. Wear you an orange vest, or have something white showing and see how fast those ducks flare. Those little bastages see too damn good.

Carder09 · September 13, 2011

Wal mart has some camo sweat pants that are very comfortable, cheap, and very quiet and I hunt with those and a plain camo shirt. Works fine for me.

tyhuck · September 17, 2011

I personally like, and have had good luck with Realtree AP. The new Mozzy Oak Infinity looks good too.

BlackZ71Silverado · September 18, 2011

I found a really good deal (60%) of some rainproof/windproof/ camo. They have it at Gander Mountain and its Russel Outdoor. Cyclone jacket and pants. The combo would normally be like $250 but 60% off makes it tempting.

I like the pattern on it, BUT the color is pretty GREEN for october in western PA. It would be perfect for NC or SC or somewhere that still has all trees w/ green leaves in autumn.

Its also my understanding that deer cant see color, just black and white.. So does it really matter if the color of the camo is a shade too green? My impression is that as long as it has a camo pattern to blend you in, that its good enough. (why we can get away with blaze orange in rifle season..).

I have been using RealTree AP/HD for years and have a great luck weith it. Breaks up your body shape and blends in with everything here in PA during deer season (Mostly brown and gray). Don't know exactly where in PA you are located but if you can, take a trip to Cabela's, it will be worth the drive. They have nothing but quality stuff and have everything you could ever want/need. Always good to try on hunting gear before buying.

KMGZ400 · September 18, 2011

I found a really good deal (60%) of some rainproof/windproof/ camo. They have it at Gander Mountain and its Russel Outdoor. Cyclone jacket and pants. The combo would normally be like $250 but 60% off makes it tempting.

I like the pattern on it, BUT the color is pretty GREEN for october in western PA. It would be perfect for NC or SC or somewhere that still has all trees w/ green leaves in autumn.

Its also my understanding that deer cant see color, just black and white.. So does it really matter if the color of the camo is a shade too green? My impression is that as long as it has a camo pattern to blend you in, that its good enough. (why we can get away with blaze orange in rifle season..).

I have been using RealTree AP/HD for years and have a great luck weith it. Breaks up your body shape and blends in with everything here in PA during deer season (Mostly brown and gray). Don't know exactly where in PA you are located but if you can, take a trip to Cabela's, it will be worth the drive. They have nothing but quality stuff and have everything you could ever want/need. Always good to try on hunting gear before buying.

cabelas is the best