I have always used a 3/4 face mask when hunting no matter the weapon of choice or whether in a tree or on the ground. That being said, I cannot shoot well wearing one now that I have switched to shooting a trad bow. I cant come to anchor without twisting it on my face and losing sight of my target. Im just wondering if I dont wear one am I more likely to get busted by deer?
I use a Spandoflage and it fits tite to your face. You can feel your anchor and not have any clearance problems.
Spandoflage also
I recently started using one and have noticed it really helps. But yes. I also use the spandoflage one that three rivers sells. I use a double anchor. One on my ear lobe and the tip of the feather on my nose. I simply cut them to accomodate this and the results have been great. Also I NEVER hunt on the ground without one. Deer seem to see your white face from a long ways away. I wonder how many deer moved away from me without me even seeing them simply by seeing my white face from a distance!
I do. Less messy than face paint.
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I use a black gator, the old cotton ones from E*** B**** only when the weather warrants it. Do not care for the new acrylic. Movement or the lack of it is the key.
Can't stand them. I use a burnt cork to darken the face. Costs nothing, no glare and washes off easily.
I use a mask similar to Stumpkiller's pics. Tested mine out the other day. No issues.
Spandoflauge.
I have, but probably will go with burnt cork this year or charcoal.
Local drugstore has charcoal capsules I can empty into a container.
Use a small foam brush and whoala!
I like these face stickers. Just wish I could find more.
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I use paint while its warmer, but then wear a fleece mask as it gets cooler. it fits tight to where its doesnt get in the way.
I use the spandoflage and the jersey face masks that predator sell. They both fit tight to your face.
I like the spandoflage, too, have worn them for years. If fits snug to your face and doesn't interfere with shooting or anchor. I got used to shooting with it very quickly. A couple years ago I found a 3/4 Spandoflage mask and like it much more than the full headnet. When I find more, I'm picking up some spares.
I usually use camo paint if its fairly warm out, then switch to First Lite balaclava in ASAT when it's colder, topped with a fleece stocking hat if its real chilly.
I've been using this asat for yrs. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v71/Iflytrout/astacamo_2224_7803136_zps89c9893f.gif)
I also use a face mask similar to Stumpkiller's. I hate face paint.
Spandoflage nice tight fit and keeps the face warm on those chilly days. :thumbsup:
I use the cheap spandex ones from wallyworld, they fit close. Early season face paint.
I use a net style pull over. Easy on and off. Also helps keep bugs off your face during the early season.
I just don't shave from September until January! Cost effective natural camo that keeps me warm!
I have always worn one, and hate them. I was thinking of just going to a cork.
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I just don't shave from September until January! Cost effective natural camo that keeps me warm!
I'm getting nice one going right now too. I didn't have a drop of paint on my face yesterday evening and I had an awesome close encounter. Beards rule!
Homemade deer skin mask. Second version, original was made out of a piece of dark brown wool.
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Hard to spit with a face mask!, but that is just me LOL!
Yes, the only Scentlok crap I have is the Savanna ultimate head cover - it has a short bill, in a good camo (vertigo tan), is very light, pretty quiet, I can pull down if I want, and it has mesh for the ears so it doesn't affect hearing. A little pricey, but this will be year 3 with it and it works well for me. What I did not buy it for was the carbon/scentlok.
I use one all the time. No problem.
Tom (Dawn Patrol) prefers face paint. I prefer a mesh 3D (mesh camo leaves sewn on it) face mask especially if it is warm...it has a great built in soft short bill on it. This blocks the bright setting sun but allows me to see well. If it is cold I wear a camo Balaclava and contacts so I do steam up my glasses.
Primos.
Doing my Jack Guard impression...
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I spooked a couple this week that i think would not have seen me with a mask or paint on. i really like to stalk or hunt from the ground so I'm gonna try some type of face cover this year.
Love my face masks. Especially the black balacavas I wear in my DB blinds.
I hate face masks, but mostly because I switched to a double anchor under my jaw bone and cannot seem to pull that off without getting hung up. I use face paint and recently started using a Buff some. The Buff is extremely tight and I don't have anchor issues with it.
I'm going with something new this year, its more for hiding my face and scaring off the bird watchers that walk the trails here.
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I wear one too after years of using paint... Scrubbing my face to remove it, smearing it, removing it when I'd wipe my nose.... Sure don't miss those days.... I use one from primos...
I do. Check out the photo on my profile page and you'll see why. Whiskers and bowstrings don't get along very well. White whiskers really shine!!!
I'm trying burnt cork this year. A trial run seemed promising.
I start my beard in September and let if go till spring. If that counts as a face mask then I use one.
I use Carbomask when it's warm and a facemask under my boonie when it starts to drop below freezing. If you haven't tried Carbomask it's pretty nice, dries flat, stays on well but washes off with water. One tube lasts quite a while.
I have always used a large camo bandana folded into a triangle and tied around my face. I tuck the bottom of the triangle into my shirt or jacket.
Come winter i wear a cheap wally-world spandoflague job, but at this time of year it's just too warm (& you can't spit through it)
I do turkey hunting but i dont deer hunting. I put face paint jn sometimes just to look cool
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Burnt cork this year for me. Always have trouble hitting anchor and feathers hitting mask make noise.
I can't stand face masks unless it iss just too cold with high winds. I use carbo mask, three rivers sells it, and this stuff is great , east on and just wipe off with water.
Not a fan of face paint. I've worn a mask for many years.
I use a netting facemask. Kind of like Mosquito netting. It's camoflauged, & has cutouts for my eyes. I wear glasses & now & then I have to pull it down because if foggs up my glasses. I got busted in a really nice hide one time not using a facemask. Now I always use one bowhunting.
Frank
Burnt cork for me.