I am in search for some turkey hunting clothes, and have pretty much settled on Mossy Oak, especially due to their current sale...
I have all but settled on Obsession, but I feel like it looks too green for early turkey season.
Am I over-thinking it being too green?
I know people say that it really does not matter, but I can not help but feel like the Obsession pattern would stand out being so green...
Doesn't matter at all. I've sat in blue jeans no gloves no face mask and called birds into my lap. Sit still that's what matters.
Neal
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We all sometimes fall into the marketing trap. I like new stuff as much as anyone. When it comes to camo it really doesn't matter. Like Neal said, just sit still.
Your overthinking it. I buy what I can find on sale and wear it. My personal favorite is leafy suits.
I have always said that we hunters choose our camo to impress other hunters, not the turkeys. Unless you want to be thought of as a goober, you ALWAYS want to have the latest and greatest camo. that's just the way it is.
Seriously, the camo we wear makes almost no difference in most any hunting situation. The fact is that almost every calling encounter with a gobbler will allow us to choose a set-up such that we blend in enough with the surroundings to get by. Choose what you think you like and go huntin'. When the time comes, choose a good set-up,...and BE STILL when the time comes!
To much thought. Well maybe not to much, just to much on that subject. Most of my thoughts are geared toward finding the killing spot rather than am I to green.
Thought this might be an interesting read and may answer questions you may have. https://www.thespruce.com/how-birds-see-color-386467
You are overthinking it. I've been hunting in pants that are army digital camo. A friend that retired military gave me two pair. I've not worn one yet, so guess I'll have them awhile. I don't wear the shirts/ jackets because they are uncomfortable, so I wear an assortment of camo shirts that are mostly covered by my vest. I do like the old school MO pattern, but the birds don't g
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I prefer leafy suits also, I have two of them. One in obsession and one in break up country. When it is warm enough I just wear some solid green doctors scrubs under them. When it is chilly I will wear a decent base layer. And that's what I wear all season.
In theory, wouldn't Bottomland be a blob in a green forest? And wouldn't Obsession be a big blob up against a big tree? In theory, of course...
I remember one time in Mo. in the Irish Wilderness , i was all deck out from head to toe in tree bark camo and i came upon this local Mo. turkey hunter coming down trail with this big old gobbler over his shoulder and his first words out of his mouth was man were did you get all that fancy camo ? He was wearing blue liberty bibs and regular tee shirt and one of those old school brown camo shirt and just plain old work boots. He also was carrying old single barrel shotgun and homemade bag with few calls ... I realize at that point it's not the camo , it's woodsmanship.
Quote from: deerbasshunter3 on January 26, 2020, 11:18:40 AM
In theory, wouldn't Bottomland be a blob in a green forest? And wouldn't Obsession be a big blob up against a big tree? In theory, of course...
I believe that theory is plausible,..Lol. Ultimately, it all depends on where you set up on a bird,...and most of the time you can choose a background that suits your camo,...whatever it might be..........
theoretically....
Over thinking this for sure. Only time I really consider camo is when we have a rare late spring snowstorm. Really limits your set up options wearing brown/green with all that white on the ground.
Don't move and all camo will be good enough. Doesn't hurt to be as realistic as possible though. Pick a pattern you like and go with it.
My camo changes with the environment and time of the year I'll be hunting.
Slowly flowing with a Gobbler on his approach and remaining totally still when he's scrutinizing his surroundings are critical but I enjoy the confidence that comes with knowing I'm well hidden.
I wear bottomland in the early season and transition into obsession with a leafy jacket as foliage becomes prevalent.
Hunted in a pair of dungarees , a brown chore coat and a ball hat for years. As long as I sat still and picked a good spot to sit never had a problem calling birds to the gun. Camo does not conceal movement.
I always look for the shady side of a tree to set up on more than anything. I hunt in Bottomland most of the time, but being still is what matters the most.
Jim
Love mossy oak but there clothes suck. Fade horribly
Hunted without camo for a number of years and managed to kill my fair share. So yeah ...don't overthink It. Wear what you have confidence in and then use the important skills to go Kill a turkey
I buy what I like and I like sales. I may even mix brands and patterns, the horror:);)
I look for function over pattern most of the time. I do like that some of the old patterns have been resurrected and I remember seeing realtree and bottomland back when and thinking "thats how you disappear, it's way better than this tiger stripe and woodland stuff" lol,
it all works perfectly if you can be still while he's eyeballing you.
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I look like a discount bin in the woods, nothing matches. I look for clothing that will last and will keep me warm when it's cool and cool when it's warm. Sitting still kills turkeys.
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Besides some Ole Tom gear I have, I couldn't tell the you name brand of the camo in my closet if my life depended on it.
I pay most attention to the quality of the clothing over pattern per say. Having clothing that is dead silent for stalking and bowhunting needs really matters most and gives you an edge. I also look for fade resistant fabrics such as polyester versus cotton and like fabrics with stretchable qualities that enable me to move more freely and layer if needed. Also having different fabric weights to match the weather changes is critical
Not saying pattern can't play a role but definitely try to match the color to your environment so you don't stand out helps. Realtree edge and mossy oak country are pretty universal patterns in my opinion that will work anywhere
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