Seriously and no put-down intended … are you guys sitting out in the middle of fields or deserts with no shade or natural cover, that you feel compelled to resort to such obviously and admittedly bothersome human-bush costumes? I do not say this to feel superior, believe me, but merely because it is how it is, to wit: I wear a mix of old camo garb, dark-colored pants and dark plaid shirts and jackets, while gradually replacing all remaining camo with more traditional garb … not because it’s more traditional but because I can find steal-deals on used wool pants and plaid shirts in thrift stores, wear the same stuff I wear hunting without embarrassment if I need to stop in town for something, but mostly because IT WORKS. Sit in deep shade with good cover behind you (low cover in front is a bonus but unnecessary), sit still as possible always and don’t even blink when game is close, and in general practice good old-fashioned woodsmanship and you don’t NEED no Ghillie suit, high-end camo, Quadruple Bull blind or any of the “modern hunting” rest. Also it puts the hunting-skill onus on us rather than on the stuff we can buy (or make), saves us lots of money we can use for tags and trips, and lets us travel through the woods light and easy. Again, my intent is not to hijack this totally valid thread or to suggest “my way or the highway.” It’s just that every time these gear topics come up I’m left to plead longingly: We don’t need more gear. We need more personal committment to hunting hard and hunting smart!” Or so he says. dp
