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From: jjh@uhura.neoucom.EDU (Jerod J. Husvar)
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Subject: Re: Camouflage
Keywords: Deer don't see color...
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Date: 16 Mar 91 12:14:25 GMT
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From: jjh@uhura.neoucom.EDU (Jerod J. Husvar)
Roddy,

A very interesting point to consider when using camo. for hunting deer is
that deer cannot see in color... Which means that expensive camo gear is not
really a necessity...  Al that is needed is gear that breaks up you outline...
This works much better than trying to "blend in."  I usually wear a plaid
flannel shirt, with a good pattern of browns and greys.. as well as some red.

Works very well when coupled with black jeans.  you can also bleach lines
into the jeans for added break-up of your outline... but usually, you aren't
in any position where the deer is likely to see your lower body.  

When the snow starts to fly, your best bet becomes white pants and a white
grey, and black top.

A good way to illustrate my point by the way...

have on friend take a color picture of you in your camo gear in position...
bamm... you can't be seen... now take the same picture with a black and white
film... you will stick out like a sore thumb... and deer see only black and
white.

Hope this helps!

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