Camo Boots?

[White Stallion]

I have camo everything except boots are the boots really neccasary? I'm hunting small game, pests, and small birds.

 

['Card]

I'm not convinced that any camo is needed if you're hunting for small game, pests, and small birds. It's not like camo is going to make much difference to a squirrel or something, you know?

I wouldn't get too torn up about the clothes, man. It ain't a fashion show. Remember that not so long ago a hell of a lot of people killed a hell of a lot of animals wearing blue jeans and one of those black & red checked wool jackets. There's nothing wrong with the high-tech camo stuff - I like it and I use it. Just never fall for the advertising hype that's trying to convince you that you need it to have a good hunt.

 

[MCgunner]

One word.........no. It's nice bling, though, eh? MAYBE, if you were turkey hunting and stuck your feet out, but then, do they camo the soles?

 

[R.W.Dale]

Camo what? You'ed be suprized at how many squirells you can kill wearing a Led Zepplin T-shirt.

 

[IV Troop]

Camo for the most part is not neccessary. I have hunted big and small game my whole life and while I have some camo stuff it is not a requirement. I find basic earthtones, which I wear daily anyways works just fine. A basic tan pair of Carharts and a grey wool jacket will blend in just about anywhere I hunt in the Rockies where I live. OD green surplus wool pants and gaitors for when the snow gets a bit deep or it drops below zero.

There are some neat camo patterns out there though. I just doubt any of the elk I have killed have spotted me because I was not wearing the right Gucci-flauge versus seeing me move.

 

[lawson]

i've heard that blue is the worst thing you can wear while hunting, but i heard that for deer, so i don't know how it applies to other game.

around here, i hunt in desert bdu's, with thermals under them if it gets chilly. not necessarily for the camouflage but for the abundant pockets. i figure the camo can't hurt, anyway. i also have a set of greens for up north, and my boots are tan.

 

[Rpriestlyjr]

I wear blue jeans every year deer hunting, and almost always get one.
Good enough camo for me, I guess.

 

[ReadyontheRight]

It's amazing how many small game animals and birds I see when wearing blaze orange in the woods. Although I guess my boots ARE brown.

Big City Woman in bar near deer hunting woods on a November evening: "Why are all these guys wearing blaze orange?"
Bartender: "Well, Ma'am it's the law"
Woman: "That's a great idea...they should make drunks everywhere wear that color."

 

[22-rimfire]

These days it is hard to buy hunting gear that is not camo. Personally I think too much is made of the "need" for camo clothing. Turkety hunting is the only exception as I would say it is very important due to the fact they are not color blind and are very alert to movement.

I sometimes think people were camo more to feel "like a hunter" than because they need it. I just found a pair of heavy wool pants for cold weather hunting which I have been looking for for some time . Didn't want to spend the big bucks for name brand new stuff that I would only wear once in a while.

I will say it is really cool to be hunting in camo clothing and have another hunter walk right up to you and never see ya... look right past you. Interesting feeling. I usually cough or something if they get too close. I don't want them jumping out of their skin or shooting me by accident.

 

['Card]

Well, I'll be honest here and say that I'm pretty well sold on the high-tech fabrics for harsh-condition hunting. You'll get my gore-tex jacket and pants, breathable fleece liners, polypropylene long underwear and waterproof boots (thank God for waterproof boots!) away from me when you pry my cold dead mitts off of 'em - and when I hunt I usually end up being camo'd just because the vast majority of that stuff is camo, you know?

For some odd reason Mossy Oak Apparel doesn't sell their APX line in neon pink.

I guess all was trying to say is that camo or no-camo, you got to get your fanny in the woods. Don't let your wardrobe (or wallet) limitations stop ya.

 

[North Texan]

My main goal is simply wearing something that breaks up my outline enough game can't immediately recognize my silhouette. But I don't think most game looks at a pair of boots and really recognizes it as a threat. Pants and vegetation should keep them pretty well hidden, anyway.

 

[bakert]

Camo may have some merit when turkey hunting but otherwise just makes you look spiffy ar Wal-Mart.

 

[Art Eatman]

North Texan, most any old non-shiny clothing will do just fine when hunting other than birds. Avoiding stuff like white or bright yellow, of course. Being still and not moving is far more important than breaking up your outline. Camo or no, any movement reveals your shape.

I know I see camo-clad guys' movements much easier than when guys are wearing dull-colored clothing that fits the local vegetation. Something about the moving camo that catches my eye.

The wildlife biologist boffins say that doves specifically don't like the color blue, and will flare off to avoid it. My solution has always been old khakis. We all know about turkeys and camo, of course.

Art

 

[Bwana John]

Tha only kind of hunting I really worry about camo for is ducks and geese.

 

[mp510]

You don't need the camo boots for small game hunting. I happen to have a pair, but the camo was covered by my blue jeans. The only other camo I wear is under my ORANGE vest, and its not for concealment.

 

[MCgunner]

Turkey isn't the ONLY hunting where camo is a necessity, ducks and geese are my main thing. I've been hunting waterfowl for 39 years and have accumulated a collection of camo. My current fav is my 3D oversuit. I look like a tree! They go on OVER my waders, too, so no need for camo waders. And I have this lucky woodlands camo boonie hat. I have a deal that goes over my head that is 3D, came with the suit. This stuff and my camo Mossy are deadly duck hardware. I always carry a white tyvek suit, too, when goose hunting in case I'm out in the middle of a field with the rags and not near cover.

 

[Henry Bowman]

It's all about the clothes! And whatever you do, do not commit the fashion faux pas of wearing Realtree with Mossy Oak.

 

[stevelyn]

I wear ASAT when I do wear camo and German milsurp snow camo for predators in snow.

Camo boots? Nah...........just get them dirty and they'll be fine.

 

[ezypikns]

Camo is NOT necessary.

You just want to wear something farly dull and colorless. When I was a kid, we never wore it when dove hunting. I'm convinced now that it makes something of a difference. Anyway, camo is so cheap now why not wear it. As for boots or shoes, I think the only place they might be useful is spring turkey hunting.

 

[armoredman]

I never did...until today. My desert digital camo 5.11 boots should be arriving this afternoon- they had a discontinued sale at LApolicegear for two pair of 5.11 boots, one desert digital, the other sand, both for $100 with shipping and tax.

 

[frednaz]

camo boots

Camo ?
The thought struck me that if one is truly concerned about camo boots, might he not also consider camo underwear ? The inevitable happens, wherever one happens to be, especially in an early morning woods after the taco and chili breakfast burito. With camo underwear one dare not risk giving away one's position.
But then I heard about the squirrel hunter who went out early in the season when the leaves were yet full on the trees. He had a hard time seeing the critters...that is, until the inevitable struck him. He dropped his drawers to reveal a blaze orange thong. The squirrels began laughing so loud that they gave their position away and he thereby harvested supper.
This underwear thing might catch on. What do you think ?

 

[White Stallion]

wowowo buddy

OK OK OK I get it they are not neccesary thanm you for your help.

 

[Skoghund]

Nothing better than wearing a nice outfit in scottish tweed. People have said i look the part or was it i look a part when i go afield in the tweed shooting suit. can't beat material that chafes. Non of that camo gear for me. How we British like to suffer for our sport. Think i saw tweed boots some where.

 

[redneck2]

Birds see color, so bird hunting pretty much requires camo of some kind. Turkeys are a whole deal unto themselves. They can see the brass eyelet on a boot from 30 yards. I wear camo socks when turket hunting in case my pant legs move up when I'm sitting on stand with my knees up.

I also have specialized marsh grass pattern for ducks/geese

Large and small game do not see color, so camo is not so much of a requirement. I'd 2nd the thing about camo/goretex. I've got a waterproof/windproof jacket/bibs that I use for archery and gun. Works great. I also use them crow hunting.

One thing to remember is that color blind animals do see shades of UV. If you get laundry detergent with "brighteners" added, this enhances the UV spectrum. I had a home made tree stand that I had painted camo and had it sitting in the corner of the yard. My dalmation went on the porch, looked in the direction and immediately started growling. Something about the color even though it was camo.

For years Chuck Adams (professional bowhunter) made a big deal about the fact that he hunted in jeans and a checkered jacket or shirt. He took animals others only dream about.

 

[Ford]

as much camo as you can wear for turkey