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Here's a dilemma. I've grown to dislike camo gloves when turkey hunting, because they kill the sound of my trumpets. There really is a tremendous difference. For the past year I've been just wiping some green or black face paint, like carbomask, on my hands to dull them. But that gets pretty aggravating when you get home and try to scrub that stuff off. I'm considering just going gloveless. In my opinion being still is paramount when turkey hunting, and if he's close enough to see my hands he's probably dead anyway. What's the consensus here? Just curious what other hunters think.


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Quote from: StruttinGobbler3 on March 24, 2021, 02:29:02 PM
Here's a dilemma. I've grown to dislike camo gloves when turkey hunting, because they kill the sound of my trumpets. There really is a tremendous difference. For the past year I've been just wiping some green or black face paint, like carbomask, on my hands to dull them. But that gets pretty aggravating when you get home and try to scrub that stuff off. I'm considering just going gloveless. In my opinion being still is paramount when turkey hunting, and if he's close enough to see my hands he's probably dead anyway. What's the consensus here? Just curious what other hunters think.


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Think you answered your own question. Sit still. Won't matter. Never had a bird notice if I had camo or blaze orange. Used to use a stainless steel barreled gun too. They didn't seem to care.


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I agree with you. I think unless he's nervous or unusually weary, he'll not notice your hands unless you move. I have considered going gloveless too because I hate hunting in gloves. I think you'll be fine.

I agree, i run most calls, especially trumpets gloveless because I think gloves effect the sound of the call, sorta deadens it. If you have ever watched any of Mark Prudhomme's videos, he runs his trumpet with one hand when the bird gets close and no glove on that hand but he does have a glove on the gun forearm hand.

Only time I ever wear them is if it's really cold out in the mornings, otherwise they stay in the pocket of my vest.

Used to cut the palms out of my gloves. Problem is the fabric always runs and they don't last but a season or so. I think gloveless is perfectly fine.


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Only reason I wear gloves is because I run a camcorder. I usually take them off to run the wingbone yelper


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Rub burnt cork over your hands. Easy and washes right off.

Quote from: WisTurk on March 24, 2021, 03:35:33 PM
Only time I ever wear them is if it's really cold out in the mornings, otherwise they stay in the pocket of my vest.

This.  I mainly hunt mountain turkeys.  If he can see my hands, it's likely right before the moment he loses consciousness. 

Don't wear them, personally.


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Been considering giving up gloves this year myself. Not a fan of taking them off to run certain calls then trying to put them back on. Also don't want to deal with paint on my hands.

Only wear them if it's chilly . I also hate a face mask , I'd rather just put a little Camo paint to dull my shiny face . I wear glasses and they fog with a mask !  My left hand is usually between my gun and knee when I think he is close , so it's hidden at that point .

Gloves definitely mess with the sound. I think camo hides movement more than the body part. A camo gloved hand that swats a bug or reaches for a call doesn't stand out as much as a bare hand. That said, I think as long as you are aware of it and move appropriately, I think you can get away with no gloves.

That's what I'll be telling myself, anyway, this year....

I always wear gloves. I think when you're moving first thing they'll see is your hands. I like to be well camouflaged.

I do constantly take the gloves off for calling, access phone. But I deal with it.

I very rarely sit. Only early morning or when I've located a bird.

I haven't worn gloves in years. Birds have never seemed to notice


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I personally always wear gloves, and tell those that hunt with me to wear them too. I think it makes a difference. That said, if you are careful and attentive to your surroundings I do think you could get away with it. I just have found with the fingerless gloves I use, that it doesn't impact my ability with a pot or box.

I dislike gloves myself.  I've considered using camo kt tape on the back of my hand and fingers.  Not sure how much that would cost per use, or if it's even worth it. 


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I just don't feel right without gloves.  I cut the tips off index, middle, & thumb to feel calls and the safety.  Haven't used a trumpet, so no call dampening issues.  I always carry a backup pair of gloves if necessary.

Jim

Quote from: catman529 on March 24, 2021, 04:03:22 PM
Only reason I wear gloves is because I run a camcorder. I usually take them off to run the wingbone yelper


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How's the weather? We had some bad storms the past couple days?

I always wear gloves, if David Owens The Pinhoti Project and The Hunting Public guys wear gloves, what does that tell you. IMO..

I always wear gloves but have killed some with out.

always gloves, Have an ancient pair of primos gloves, several fingers cut off and a bunch of sewing repairs, those gloves have seen a lot of gobblers die, by me and many many others!

Had my Mommy sew em up for me last spring!

Quote from: Greg Massey on March 24, 2021, 08:55:16 PM
I always wear gloves, if David Owens The Pinhoti Project and The Hunting Public guys wear gloves, what does that tell you. IMO..

Love Dave's content, definitely some of the best turkey hunting stuff available. Also like Catman outdoors, Jason Cruze and Shane Simpson. But I  absolutely can not  stand the hunting public.
I'm not a glove guy, I've bought gloves over the years but I just lose them anyway. Maybe I should put a string on them like they used to do back in the really old days when I was in grade school. 


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I only wear them when it's a cool morning. It has worked for me for the last 27 seasons.


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Quote from: Greg Massey on March 24, 2021, 08:55:16 PM
I always wear gloves, if David Owens The Pinhoti Project and The Hunting Public guys wear gloves, what does that tell you. IMO..

They're like most turkey hunters? I never wear gloves or face mask unless it's cold and never had a problem. Movement will get you either way

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I wear net gloves and cut the fingers off the thumb and next two fingers.It doesnt deaden the sounds of your calls!

I wear gloves cuz Im an Original Bottomland snob. :goofball:

 I JUST GET THE CHEAP $1.00 GLOVES BLACK ARE BROWN CUT THE TRIGGER FINGER OUT GOOD TO GO..

I wear gloves 99% of the time mostly because of the cool morning temps. I wear the cheap jersey type gloves and usually have a couple of extra pairs in the vest. They work just as good as a shirt sleeve or a sock and are easier to access when a guy forgets the TP.

I wear gloves if it is cold, and take them off as soon as it warms up...  I very much dislike gloves.

I used to wear them.  Was told (and thought) I had to.  When I have been busted, I do not believe it is cause the birds saw my hands...  Generally they saw my head move, or something even more stupid on my part.

Had some of those net gloves get caught in the trigger once, and will never wear them again for hunting.

Contrast makes movement more apparent...  Camouflage helps to reduce the contrast and make movement less apparent.  I wear a face mask, cause the face is large and shiny, and it helps to hide movement from using a mouth call.  But I figure if a bird busts me by seeing my hands, it is either time to shoot him (cause he is close), or he deserves to get away.

   The Gloves, I  wear are $1 dollar a pair at the " Dollar Tree". I cut off the ends so, I  can better feel + use my Boxes + Pots. Cheap Brown Jersey Gloves they are.

I keep a bag full of charred cork and charred oak chunks with my hunting gear. It goes on quick, it's not greasy, and washes off easily.

I only wear em if it's cold ,  they won't see your hands or face unless your moving and or set up in the sunlight .

Here's a tip, if your using camo paint on your face or hands. Get a jar of cold cream and rub a generous coat on first. The paint will come right off later with wiping  and a light wash. Done it for years before I started wearing mask. Might go back to face paint again, i hate mask. I always wear gloves, just makes me feel better hid, but have shot birds without them in a quick set up

use wear them skin tight camo gloves till i shoot one in poring rain and gun came out my front hand and kicked me in cheek lol ,,, now just rub some facepaint on top my hands fingers

Only wear gloves if it's cold enough to need them, never wear them for camo purpose. If they are looking at my hands they are in more trouble then I am

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If he's sees your hands without gloves you where probably moving em. With being said I wear gloves


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Gloves of any type definitely effect the volume of suction yelpers. If I am calling blindly trying to strike a bird I pull them off until I have located or called him to a reasonable distance. Most of the time I will then slip them back on, especially if in a less than perfect setup. For close quarters finish calling, the slight muffled effect does not matter...honestly may even help !

They will spot you every time, your going to have to start using tss so you can shoot them at 60 yards or you will never kill one again because they will bust you every time.

I just take mine off when using a trumpet or wingbone. It definitely changes the sound when using them with gloves.  I've also killed several with no gloves on so I don't know if they're that much benefit or not but I wear them more times than not.

I feel naked without my gloves and facemask.

Quote from: Muzzy61 on March 31, 2021, 01:11:11 PM
I feel naked without my gloves and facemask.

Well...  If you want a little less competition at that public spot...    Actually go naked, except for the mask and gloves and boots...  Other hunters (and people in general) will tend to give you A LOT more room.

If you take the above advice, just be a bit more cautious about ticks and ants... 

To the OP's question - gloves or no gloves using trumpet or wing bone calls...

Unless its cold, most often go without gloves until I strike a bird, then put them on. Daybreak setting up on a gobbling bird, always wear them to help blend in / cover movement.

Suction calls carry a long, long way, and turkeys can hear a long, long way. If you can hear them, they can hear you and your trumpet, even with gloves. What you think you hear 10 inches in front of your face isn't what it sounds like 150 yards away.

I always wear gloves of some sort.  My favorite lightweight pair are a mix of camo and thin leather, like driving gloves.  I liked them so much when I bought them years ago I bought a spare pair.  I am still on the first pair though.

I will usually wear a thin pair, mostly to keep ticks off my hands, and deet off my gun.

I'm still very new and still suck at turkey hunting. I want to be wearing camo to my eyelids if it's gonna help me at all.

lmbunch69, gloves or camo are only tools. Every good craftsman learns his tools. The biggest flaw in new turkey hunters is FEAR. Fear of doing something wrong will derail you more than any tool or gimmick will  help. Be bold and don't be afraid to try new things. Mistakes are the best teachers. Especially don't be afraid to move on birds, plopping your butt down like a new stone in the woods and never moving is not a top strategy. Learning when to be that rock is.

I'm a glove wearer.

Little trick I learned in the Army for the face paint. Not sure if any of you have used the good old loam and od green military issue sticks before but they suck to put on and get off.  But if you put some of the liquid bug juice that you wipe on or even OFF brand and spray it on your hands and immediately apply the camo before it dries the camo  comes off super easy just using baby wipes. The deet makes it softer.

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I always wear camo gloves.

Just a thought but noticed the poison oak is starting leaf in northern Ga.

Quote from: Paulmyr on April 03, 2021, 02:20:49 AM
Just a thought but noticed the poison oak is starting leaf in northern Ga.

Luckily I am not allergic to poison oak/sumac or ivy.

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 I prefer to wear a mask and gloves, but movement is usually what gets a hunter busted.