Ever since I got a leafy suit several years ago, I pretty much always wear it to hunt turkeys. Although I do not think it is necessary, I feel like it has to help a person blend in a little better. I am curious as to what others think, and do.
I wear an ASAT leafy top and regular bottoms. Just what I like to wear. I like the leafy top because it is cool on hot days. I have never felt like the leafy bottoms would hold up with the type of hunting I do.
I think it will help a little but bottom line is if the setup is good then it's all irrelevent. Now I like to blend in somewhat but I don't get to carried away with it.
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:camohat: A leafy suit got me a couple of toms. Each time I had hens within feet of me, and the leafy material moved in the breeze and the hens went from putting to soft yelps and drew the toms in for clean shots. Of course I had my gun on my knee before the hens came into view and had invaded my space.
Haven't used one but I'm sure they work great
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The only prob w leafy suits is many affordable ones are noisy. Least at first
Have never used one, and have had both toms & hens within a few feet of me and none the wiser. We have a lot of "Multiflora Rose" in the area I hunt (Was through the state and was supposed to be "good cover" for pheasant and rabbit and such. Is a nightmare in places would have to think it would just tear up a leafy suit, it's already hard enough on regular camo...
MK M GOBL
Turkeys have excellent vision, but I think they are stupid when it comes to seeing something out of place.
I think it is movement that they key in on, and with better camo, there is less contrast to the surroundings, which makes it tougher for the birds to spot us. I think that the best reason to wear a good camo pattern is to decrease the contrast from the surroundings making it more difficult for the birds to spot movement from us.
I think you could park and hunt out of a bright orange car, and the birds will come right in... As long as they do not see you move inside the car.
Given a chance, I will hunt a tree with a fallen log or rock in front of it... Gives me a spot to lay the gun on (without my knee swaying back and forth in front of an unseen bird), and also allows me to use a friction call without the bird seeing the movement from the call.
As far as camo, I try to match the surroundings as well as possible, but am not nearly as picky as I am with waterfowl hunting... Also, I do think there is something to using non-UV brightener detergent.
I wear a leafy suit on hot days with shorts and a t shirt underneath.
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I wear one because it looks cool! But the only advantage I see is in the spring there is normally a breeze. It's easier to get away with subtle movements if your entire outline is moving. Not scientific data, just my opinion and observations.
I don't think camo is all that important with regard to pattern. However, the leafy top is a plus if you need to shift your gun or move slightly. Upon moving the leaves help you to blend in and look natural. JMO.
I use the cabelas brand 3D suit and really think it makes a difference. Look at your buddy in a field with one from 100 yds away vs in standard camo, there is a big difference
I wear a leafy jacket later in the spring. I feel at times it makes a difference, especially when I've had hens really close to me, but that's just my opinion.
I'm sure they don't hurt. I have one but rarely wear it. I killed my first turkey in blue jeans and a camo t-shirt. It was all I had back then.
A good set up and not moving will get birds well within range.
I do wear a leafy top from time to time but I rarely wear the pants as I opt for regular bdu pants in the blackberry briars, and goseberries.
If your comfortable in it wear it but really doesn't matter just set up with big tree at your back and army camo will be just fine ts movement ( knowing when and when not to make that last gun adjustment ) is what spooks birds not the brand of camo
I am a believer in leafy suits, does it help on a Lo hunts, no, but wearing a leafy top has saved my butt on some birds.
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I am a fan of anything that let's you feel invisible, whether it is leaf, ghillie, printed pattern, log pile or a pop-up blind. When you have a hen walk past you within 5 steps and she doesn't spot you, you are way ahead in that aspect of the game.
Do what lets you feel more invisible.
Cheers
FC
Tinted windows? That seems to be the official camo of 90% of the guys on the club I am a member of
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Leafy suit for me! Even for deer hunting I think it helps.
Poncho Ghillies are awesome. Just don't walk through the woods wearing it.
Can anyone suggest a good 3D/Leafy suit or at the very least jacket? A lot of the ones I have seen (in stock) don't have enough green to me.
Depends on whether or not you want us to start calling you "Leafy". " Hey, Leafy! Is your Injun name Makes Like a Tree?" "Hey, Leafy? You want a beer? It's Busch! I heard that's your favorite."
OK, OK. I'm done. I'll leaf now.
Quote from: kjnengr on February 24, 2017, 04:48:18 PM
Can anyone suggest a good 3D/Leafy suit or at the very least jacket? A lot of the ones I have seen (in stock) don't have enough green to me.
Check out the "green" version
http://m.basspro.com/RedHead-3D-Evolution-Hunting-Jacket-for-Men/product/1210311145/
Stay still and it won't matter. Move at the wrong time and it won't matter! Wear what you have faith in. But always put more faith in your woodsmanship than in your camo. Your camo makes you "look cool". Your woodsmanship gets you birds.
Quote from: MK M GOBL on February 12, 2017, 04:06:46 PM
We have a lot of "Multiflora Rose" in the area I hunt,... is a nightmare in places would have to think it would just tear up a leafy suit, it's already hard enough on regular camo...
MK M GOBL
I wore a leafy suit one time hunting in an area that had an abundance of that "thorny vine crap" that grows in some places. Never again in that type of country. I spent more time trying to get "unhooked" than I did hunting.
I do think there are times and places where it could make the difference between success and failure, but there are also those times and places where it is just a pain in the posterior!
Quote from: SteelerFan on February 25, 2017, 12:09:33 AM
Quote from: kjnengr on February 24, 2017, 04:48:18 PM
Can anyone suggest a good 3D/Leafy suit or at the very least jacket? A lot of the ones I have seen (in stock) don't have enough green to me.
Check out the "green" version
http://m.basspro.com/RedHead-3D-Evolution-Hunting-Jacket-for-Men/product/1210311145/
Thanks Steelerfan, I did have my eyes on that one but unfortunately they are out of the L/XL size >:( All they have is Y/XS and 2XL/3XL.
:welcomeOG:
Quote from: kjnengr on February 24, 2017, 04:48:18 PM
Can anyone suggest a good 3D/Leafy suit or at the very least jacket? A lot of the ones I have seen (in stock) don't have enough green to me.
http://www.allpredatorcalls.com/kill-suit-special-edition-3d-leafy-suit-wicked-woods-green-apc008/
http://www.allpredatorcalls.com/kill-suit-3d-strip-wicked-woods-digital-woodland-mesh-lined-apc003w/
http://www.allpredatorcalls.com/kill-suit-3d-strip-wicked-woods-digital-woodland-mesh-lined-apc003w/
like rest said think movement is key ,, but my walmart camo was starting fade a bit so I just picked up leafy suit from dicks sporting goods Ilike it I am bigger and got the 2 x 3 x and should fit realy nice over some others clothes had hood and all face mask had cut eyes and spitter hole but think it will work
every thing seems be on pretty well as far as leafs ,, but like some said iam sure in some of my spots I wont be wearing the pants as if sure they wont fair well in briars lol
Quote from: kjnengr on February 24, 2017, 04:48:18 PM
Can anyone suggest a good 3D/Leafy suit or at the very least jacket? A lot of the ones I have seen (in stock) don't have enough green to me.
After green up in the South I use this. Real lightweight and really green. May be to much green for what your looking for.
http://arcturusgear.com/products/3d-leaf-suit/
Quote from: Gooserbat on February 28, 2017, 11:58:10 PM
:welcomeOG:Quote from: kjnengr on February 24, 2017, 04:48:18 PM
Can anyone suggest a good 3D/Leafy suit or at the very least jacket? A lot of the ones I have seen (in stock) don't have enough green to me.
http://www.allpredatorcalls.com/kill-suit-special-edition-3d-leafy-suit-wicked-woods-green-apc008/
http://www.allpredatorcalls.com/kill-suit-3d-strip-wicked-woods-digital-woodland-mesh-lined-apc003w/
http://www.allpredatorcalls.com/kill-suit-3d-strip-wicked-woods-digital-woodland-mesh-lined-apc003w/
I actually purchased the first one you mention. Looking forward to getting it this week.
Always wear a top and 1/2 the time bottoms as well. They really do break up your outline allot better.
You really see the difference when your buddy sets up in one and virtually disappears into the forest floor.
I have killed several birds while walking and calling big tracts that pinned me where I was on the spot due to them responding very close , inside 60 and coming hard.
Hit the floor , ball up or lay down and your just another log or stump. Your wearing your cover.
Another big plus for me is the ability to wear regular street clothes and just cover up with 3D mesh.
Makes it really easy to get on with your day after the hunt.
I also believe it gives you an extra layer of defence against ticks.
You shed your outer layer after being in the woods and hopefully
Shedding the nastiness.
I wear the cabelas brand 3D suit , its light , well made, good zippers.
I hunt through the racks for the lighter toned tans and browns basically woodland , cabelas calls is zones woodland. Lighter tones blend in and disappear into natural surroundings much much better than darker tones. Think about how a nice light coyote just blends into the low stuff, take your eyes off it when it's not moving and it just disappears, hard to find again.
There's a really good reason that Mother Nature made most of the earths predators light coloured.
Light coloured takes on its surroundings.
I always wear a leafy top jacket but never the bottom.
I change as the season changes. I usually start out wearing a tree bark type pattern such as Ultimate Camo, then switch to a Cabelas leafy suit as the green up progresses, or I wear what the environment I'm hunting in dictates.
I have looked at a couple of leafy suits. There is no way they will hold up in the briers I have to go through. Might be good when hunting the field edges tho.
Because of the dew, I usually wear some black waterproof pants on the way to my set up spot. To keep these from shining, I put my leafy cut-out camo pants on over the waterproof ones. I wear the leafy top also along with a face mask and head net to combat the buffalo gnats.