Camo and hunter orange?

[greatwhite]

When I hunt small game myself or others I require the use of hunter's orange. Just this past weekend while hunting rabbits once you are more then 50 feet from the other person they are very difficult to see. Myself I prefer everyone see's me rather then getting some bird shot in my face. I will never understand why someone wouldn't wear orange while hunting especially since the small games doesn't care.

[boogaloo]

Back in the day (mid '60s) most of us guys wore canvas coats. Usually brown or a green"Hydro parka" The only orange I ever had back then was a small reversible hat. Green mostly and the top and would fold over to expose the orange. I upgraded my coat around 1966 to a wool Black and red checkered Mackinaw type coat. Never saw camo for many years and we killed a lot of deer........................................Daniel

[arvanlaar]

Right... I forgot most animals are color blind so it doesn't matter. Thanks for the input and advice!

[trimmer21]

When I hunt small game myself or others I require the use of hunter's orange. Just this past weekend while hunting rabbits once you are more then 50 feet from the other person they are very difficult to see. Myself I prefer everyone see's me rather then getting some bird shot in my face. I will never understand why someone wouldn't wear orange while hunting especially since the small games doesn't care.

People hate big government telling them what to do,even if it's for their own good. That's why people exceed speed limits,don't "buckle up" and talk on cell phones while driving.

Back in the day (mid '60s) most of us guys wore canvas coats. Usually brown or a green"Hydro parka" The only orange I ever had back then was a small reversible hat. Green mostly and the top and would fold over to expose the orange. I upgraded my coat around 1966 to a wool Black and red checkered Mackinaw type coat. Never saw camo for many years and we killed a lot of deer........................................Daniel

I remember those days. I was only 5 and that's what Dad and Grandpa used to use. Lot's of guys got shot,too,including my Dad. He got peppered with a part load off bird shot in his butt from another hunter swinging on a flaring Grouse.

Right... I forgot most animals are color blind so it doesn't matter. Thanks for the input and advice!

We're only legally required to wear blaze orange while hunting during an open GUN season for Deer and Moose. Licensed Black Bear hunters need to wear it while travelling to and from their tree stand. As already pointed out,it makes sense to wear it anyway,especially if there may be other hunters in the same area. Be seen,be safe.

[line052]

Just like the myth about about only 3 rds in shotgun when you are NOT..NOT hunting Migratory Game birds. Take the plug out for small game. I challenge you to prove me wrong. We spent the better part of an evening during deer camp proving it. Does not mean you, you will not get a ticket from CO, but the regs are clear and refers to Migratory Act (under feds) no provincal restriction in F&WGA.

[werner.reiche]

Just like the myth about about only 3 rds in shotgun when you are NOT..NOT hunting Migratory Game birds. Take the plug out for small game. I challenge you to prove me wrong. We spent the better part of an evening during deer camp proving it. Does not mean you, you will not get a ticket from CO, but the regs are clear and refers to Migratory Act (under feds) no provincal restriction in F&WGA.

Oh-oh.... you might want to read the FWCA, and then correct your post.

http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/sta...es_97f41_e.htm

Shotguns
19. A person shall not hunt with a shotgun unless the shotgun has been permanently plugged or altered so that it cannot hold a total of more than three shells at one time in the chamber and magazine. 1997, c. 41, s. 19.

[Bluebulldog]

Camo....wear it because you want to look like a hunter to all your buddies, and be tacti-cool....

Well, ok, I actually do wear it for Turkey, and Migratory. The other times I have it mainly because it's a purpose designed garment for hunting, and has nice things like shell loops, and big pockets.

I wear blaze for most of my small game, bird, and big game hunting. It's better to be seen by all.

This year we had a group of turkeys move between a couple of guys on their watches during deer season, both guys were head to toe in blaze orange, and they didn't seem to care, so I'm not sure it's even really necessary for turkey either.....

[Oddmott]

I think you answered your own question...camo isn't required to hunt deer..camo is just so you can impress your buddies and look sexy for the wife

Deer don't see orange, so pylons don't alarm them.

Most animals are colour blind so camo is not necessary for hunting, the advertising gods just make us believe it is...

These responses all nail it for deer (and moose). Really, all you need to worry about the animals spotting is your movement. Sit still and they'll walk up on you if you're dressed in orange from head to toe (and assuming they haven't winded you).

Like others said though, birds and other hunted species have great eye sight (turkeys & coyotes specifically) and you absolutely must be as camo'd as possible. This doesn't necessarily mean wearing actual "camo" but you want to make sure whatever you wear blends in very well with your surroundings.

And again, the best camo is always being absolutely still.

[MikePal]

This year we had a group of turkeys move between a couple of guys on their watches during deer season, both guys were head to toe in blaze orange, and they didn't seem to care, so I'm not sure it's even really necessary for turkey either.....

Had the same thing happen to me a few years back...flock of about 30 birds crossed the tree line right where I was sitting against a tree hunting deer. They were less than 3' from me and I was head to foot in Blaze orange....they didn't take a 2nd look, they peeked around right in front of me a slow meandered away... Camo for Turkey isn't even a must !!!

[Fox]

Had the same thing happen to me a few years back...flock of about 30 birds crossed the tree line right where I was sitting against a tree hunting deer. They were less than 3' from me and I was head to foot in Blaze orange....they didn't take a 2nd look, they peeked around right in front of me a slow meandered away... Camo for Turkey isn't even a must !!!

It is because they knew it was not turkey season :P

The animals always know.

The number of times I have seen huge bucks when it was not hunting season.
The number of deer when goose hunting.
The number of ducks when deer hunting.
It makes you sick sometimes, but they always know.