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Originally posted by iamcamouflage
reply to post by Asktheanimals
As one poster pointed out, movement is a dead giveaway. Staying still is very important. When I have been hunting, you will be looking at an animal in some brush but may not actually see it until it moves an ear or tail. Same goes for people, if you stay still you increase your odds tremendously.
Originally posted by Frogs
Any other tips on movement?
Originally posted by ReelView
Not sure I have much faith in camouflage in the days of thermal imaging. I would be more interested to know what you recommend to avoid or misdirect thermal imaging or the like.
Originally posted by ChrisF231
I have been told that one should not look directly at an suspicious object but instead a little to the left or right for better/clearer vision. Is this true?
Originally posted by kettlebellysmith
reply to post by Asktheanimals
star and flag! Great post!
I do have a question. What would you suggest for someone who is bowhunting on the ground?
#1. I don't like heights.
#2. I weigh to damn much to sit in a tree.
I'm not a trophy hunter. I'm interested in meat for the table. And if it comes to a case where TSHTF, I'd rather save my ammunition if possible.
In the distant past, we just bought whatever was on the rack, but patterns, knowledge, and times have changed.
Thanks for the thread.
Originally posted by Asktheanimals
reply to post by kettlebellysmith
Well unless you are hunting turkey remember that nearly all
mammals are colorblind. so the shades of color aren't as important
as the value or lightness/darkness of it. The pattern shouldnt look too wild or busy. Also use that special wash that doesnt bleach your clothes or whiten them. Scentlok materials and shoes really are great for deer hunting I can testify to that. Whatever has quiet material is also helpful, some materials are just noisy when going through brush. If you can wear sneakers rather than boots you can walk much more quietly. Good luck with the hunting!
Originally posted by Asktheanimals
reply to post by Frogs
"It's all about walking on the the front of your feet instead of the usual flatfooting most people do when walking. I like to think of it was woodland ballet. "
Not wishing to say this is wrong...but, try this method ,when walking through woods etc try landing your feet on their outside edges then "rolling" them inwards ,when on the outside edges use your feet if necessary to move any underbrush/sticks before rolling them inward ,I have found this is the quietest way of moving and is the way taught as the quietest.
IT also makes you more aware of what is underfoot b4 placing the feet with full weight