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Plaid for hunting?

Started by wolfhunter4life, June 02, 2012, 05:49:00 PM

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wolfhunter4life

I live in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, and I was wondering about plaid for hunting. I hunt trails some and bait hunt some too. Bears are no biggie but wise old whitetails are another deal. I have a hard enough time hiding 15ft high in full camo from a smart old doe...let alone in plaid. I like the looks of plaid and want to "hunt" more traditional than with just a longbow and wooden arrows. Any photos or advice is much appreciated.
Northern Mist to the core. Archery is meant to be simple. A stick, a string, a shaft and meat on the table.

MOLON LABE.

Shedrock






I started hunted in plaid several years back. I mainly hunt spot and stalk except for whiteys, bears, and antelope. Keeping movement to a minimum and having the wind right is the most important.
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Comptons
Pope and Young
PBS
Colorado Traditional Archers Society
and Life member of Bowhunters Of Wyoming

Shedrock






A few more pics for ya. As you see, I have a fave shirt. I have been wearing it for several years. Plaids don't seem to fade out fast like the "camo" ones do. Good stuff! Cotton in warm weather, wool in cold.
Member of;
Comptons
Pope and Young
PBS
Colorado Traditional Archers Society
and Life member of Bowhunters Of Wyoming

Shedrock



This plaid shirt cost me $3 at the thrift store. I shot the 2 above antelope wearing it as well. I got my moneys worth.  :thumbsup:
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Comptons
Pope and Young
PBS
Colorado Traditional Archers Society
and Life member of Bowhunters Of Wyoming

joekeith

Wow Tracy..  :scared:  ..you've gotta a whole room full of critters there.  :thumbsup:  Way to go man.

Shedrock

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Originally posted by joekeith:
Wow Tracy..   :scared:   ..you've gotta a whole room full of critters there.   :readit:
Member of;
Comptons
Pope and Young
PBS
Colorado Traditional Archers Society
and Life member of Bowhunters Of Wyoming

buckeye_hunter

I have worn plaid more times than I can count and had it perform better(camo-wise) than "real" camo.

My success is nothing compared to previous posts though.....

wolfhunter4life

VERY NICE!!!! Plaid it is! I was thinking about hawking my local Thrift stores looking for plaid shirts. I'd feel alot better about wearing a $5 plaid traditional looking shirt vs a $350 camo jacket. I'm done with the hi tech garbage...I pretty much stopped watching the outdoor channel too. Not a fan of having products praised, and pushed on me 24/7 while trying to watch an average man's outdoor show. Thanks for posting the pics!
Northern Mist to the core. Archery is meant to be simple. A stick, a string, a shaft and meat on the table.

MOLON LABE.

Steve Jr

I actually seem to have more success in plaid than I did when I wore the newer camo. I have been busted moving in plaid and they seem more curious and come in closer.
Steve Jr


Stalker Coyote FXT LB 58" & 48#@26"
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Ric O'Shay

Plaid is the way to go. Warm, quiet and comfy. On blustery days, Teresa Asbell's wind blocker vest beneath the wool is a life saver.

Danny
I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just.   - Thomas Jefferson

Izzy

Youd be surprised how well a good plaid works as camo. Ive had animals in close and look right through me. I have seen plaid work better than some commercial camo on humans who see color too. Youd be sold if you gave it a try.

stujay

Tracy has made me a believer. He's laid down some quality trophies! Others using wool plaid in winter and cotton in summer too?

Bowwild

I don't wear plaid. I know the critters don't care but I like the new high-tech clothing as much for the fit and feel as for the camo pattern.

Chris Steele

I wear plaid for the comfort of it,it is quiter than most camo material.Ha,i have one light jacket that is 20 years old,just can't bear to get rid of it.
Chris Steele

Dave Pagel

I have both plaids and camo and seem to be wearing the plaid most of the time.  My success has not been diminished by the plaid.

D.P.

Jeff Roark

Dan Fitzgerald. Red and black paid and blue jeans.

Fletcher

My experience is about like Dave's.  I feel that a soft wool is much less noticed by critters than a printed "camo" hard finish.  With the wool plaids, even if I'm noticed, deer will quickly lose interest as long as I don't move.  Obviously, I have plenty of confidence in this shirt.  The last two deer were shot from a natural brush ground blind.



Good judgement comes from experience.  Experience comes from bad judgement.

"The next best thing to playing and winning is playing and losing."

"An archer doesn't have to be a bowhunter, but a bowhunter should be an archer."

Steve Clandinin

I think Tracy answered your question for you with quite a detailed explanation.You'll find that many on here use nothing else.
Quote from Howard Hill.( Whenever he taught someone to shoot) "Son make up your mind right now if you want to target shoot or hunt as theres a world of differance between the two"

Fletcher

Wolfie, what size do you wear?
Good judgement comes from experience.  Experience comes from bad judgement.

"The next best thing to playing and winning is playing and losing."

"An archer doesn't have to be a bowhunter, but a bowhunter should be an archer."

tradhunterRN

Awesome pics and stories Gang! I too think I am being converted in my belief now. I am a newbie so it is easy to get sold on the expensive camos out there. It's interesting that a symmetrical pattern of horizontal and vertical lines can do as well as crazy squiggles, fake leaves, and hugely contrasting, asymmetrical designs.

Anyone been successful on turkey in plaid?


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