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Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: CRM_95 on April 10, 2016, 11:23:00 PM
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How many of you guys that hunt ground blinds wear a face mask? And does it interfere with your anchor? I tried shooting with one on today, and since I anchor with my middle finger at the corner of my mouth it's a bit awkward. Now I'm debating on using face paint or switching to a different style mask.
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I felt the same way. So this past fall I did use face paint, and kept a sealable box of baby wipes in my truck to clean up with.
Lately I have started to finish my draw with my thumb knuckle behind my jaw so I may try it with a tight face mask again.
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quit wearing them a royal pain in the posterior when it comes to finding your anchor.. either use that black face paint or used to use a burnt cork and rub on my face which works very well and comes off pretty easy..a face mask caused me to loose a shot on a 165 in. buck one really cold winter day so that was the end of all face mask wearing.
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When I do wear a mask its useally a half of a mask, it only goes half way up to cover up to my nose. When I'm ready to shoot I pull it down pass my chin, than take my shot. But normally I don't wear one.
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I wear the face mask that came with my leafy suit and have never noticed that it effects my anchor in any way.
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For pop-up blinds that are blacked out inside I use a black silk balaclava,fits snug and is comfortable, If not in a blind I use a mesh style head net, neither one messes with my anchor.
The main thing is practice with them on and get comfortable with the feel.
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I wear a Predator mask, doesn't bother me at all.
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I wear a fabric hood that covers both the head and face. It is lightweight and does not affect my draw or my ability to reach my anchor.
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I wear a homemade mask out of deerskin and it does not interfere. It hangs loose near the mouth and the fingers slip past it.
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I never could get comfortable shooting with a mask.
I used them a bit but have gone back to face paint.
The paint is much easier to take off then the old grease paint.
Mike
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I use a 3/4 bandito mask with the bendable metal frame around the eyes. I have never had a problem with them interfering with my anchor. I just push in against the mask to hit my anchor.
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I hunt exclusively on the ground with a ghillie and always put my mask on. Never had an issue shooting with it. I did realize the past couple of years that even with a mask I also have to put on camo make-up to cover areas that the mask doesn't cover - especially with turkeys. As you can see, my mask is pretty tight fitting so really doesn't get in the way. I anchor with the middle finger in the corner of my mouth.
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I use a Buff as a partial facemask in warm and cold weather. It fits very snug and does not seem to affect my anchor (middle finger, corner of mouth).
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I never wear a mask while in an enclosed ground blind because i use the shoot-thru netting in the windows. If I am in a brush blind or treestand, I will wear one. I usually wear a leafy-flage suit with headnet for those times.
Bisch
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Been wearing a face mask since 1970 while deer and turkey hunting. Never had a problem with anchor or visibility. The early face paints or burnt cork were a pain to remove back then. I particularly like the full mask with the flexible aluminum frame around the eyes.Its called the Quaker Boy Elite Bandit. You seldom see them in stores so I have started buying on line direct from Quaker Boy. Buy two at a time and they last me 4 or 5 years minimum. :campfire:
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don't like face maskes..messes with my anchor.
I use carbomask.
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Paint for me lotsa stripes
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I've worn a face mask for years, many years. Thicker ones in cold weather, mesh in warmer weather. No issues with anchor.
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I've used carbonmask or burnt cork for years because of eyeglasses and fog. But I also will wear a mask at times and I like the HS leafy head net, for me it works great. Trim a few leafs while practicing and go hunting! I'm not using a blind though.
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I have a leafy suit so I may see if I can get a head net that matches it. Maybe it will be a little better, and if not I can still use it for predator hunting. I've already got plenty of face paint so I'll just keep playing around and see what I come up with. Thanks for all the replies!!
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I have never thought of wearing a face mask. I like chewing backer and spitting just as good as hunting.
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I used to have a mosquito net with a slit in it for a pipe stem. One day late in the spring turkey season the gnats were so bad that my pipe wasn't keeping up, so I took off the camo mask and put on the net and lit the pipe. A turkey came by. I spit out pipe and took a shot. The bow string grabbed the net and about ripped my right ear off.
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spandoflauge head net for me,never had a problem with shooting on the ground or up a tree.
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I can't do the facemask, I've tried so many different ways and just can't. I use face paint in a blind or Treestand and when it's cold I use a neck gator and beanie cap combination to stay warm.
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I wear a mesh one for deer and turkeys but not for pigs. I practice shooting with it on and it's never bothered me.
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Sometimes. I have less trouble with it interfering with anchoring than catching on my glasses, though. Generally prefer paint.
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Been using one for around 40 years. Been washing up 3 news one for the last 6 months. They seem to be a bit stiffer when new. They should be ready for this coming season.
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Originally posted by stonewall:
I have never thought of wearing a face mask. I like chewing backer and spitting just as good as hunting.
I didn't think of that...I have the same problem!!
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I have always used a face mask and practice with it on regularly. I feel exposed without it on. In my blind I have a real thin Black Mask I bought from Double Bull when they sold them. In my tree stand I always where a mesh one.
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I like to use Spandofauge masks. They fit tight and work very well for me.
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Grow a beard and paint your face.
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"Grow a beard and paint your face."
Then I guess I have perfect snow camo :rolleyes:
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Originally posted by Pete McMiller:
"Grow a beard and paint your face."
Then I guess I have perfect snow camo :rolleyes:
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I'm more setup for Fall colors, but yours aint bad.
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I'm a face paint guy. Mostly be because masks interfere with my hearing which, while it itsn't the best I rely on it heavily.