Thread: Ever been shot at? Blaze vs Camo

Having been shot past/over once and drawn on twice while wearing full camo -gloves/mask etc while bowhunting...I'd rather lose a deer wearing blue then get shot wearing washed out red deer looking orange. For what it's worth I have orange as well but when it fades it gets relegated to be slopping about the whare/yard work etc.

I don't really give a flying fuck what colour spectrum deer can see. They honestly don't give a shit what they see if that colour isn't moving or doesn't appear to be a threat. The UV argument is moot when you take that UV torch out in low light and play it on much of our vegetation. You would be surprised what dense bush looks like under the correct spectrum.

Tens or hundreds of thousands of deer were culled by men wearing black wollen singlets and stubbies. Different times for sure, but I want to take meat home not be taken home in a bag because someone fucked up and shot at movement through trees.

My family is the priority. My ability to properly provide for them would be somewhat hindered by getting capped because of a lack of identification.

Originally Posted by Preacher

Having been shot past/over once and drawn on twice while wearing full camo -gloves/mask etc while bowhunting...I'd rather lose a deer wearing blue then get shot wearing washed out red deer looking orange. For what it's worth I have orange as well but when it fades it gets relegated to be slopping about the whare/yard work etc.

I don't really give a flying fuck what colour spectrum deer can see. They honestly don't give a shit what they see if that colour isn't moving or doesn't appear to be a threat. The UV argument is moot when you take that UV torch out in low light and play it on much of our vegetation. You would be surprised what dense bush looks like under the correct spectrum.

Tens or hundreds of thousands of deer were culled by men wearing black wollen singlets and stubbies. Different times for sure, but I want to take meat home not be taken home in a bag because someone fucked up and shot at movement through trees.

My family is the priority. My ability to properly provide for them would be somewhat hindered by getting capped because of a lack of identification.

Impressive you do OK in blue as a fellow bowhunter. Reluctant to break out the blue, of all colours. I'm trying to get within 30m of what I'm shooting. I've seen a deer pick me out, completely motionless, wearing blaze orange, can imagine the same would be in blue if not in shade.

What I'm thinking reading this thread is pink seems to be a good compromise - still stands out in bush (trap markers are impressive like that) and is dull to deer. Will definitely be loading up on the trapping tape next mission.

Originally Posted by Remote

Impressive you do OK in blue as a fellow bowhunter. Reluctant to break out the blue, of all colours. I'm trying to get within 30m of what I'm shooting. I've seen a deer pick me out, completely motionless, wearing blaze orange, can imagine the same would be in blue if not in shade.

What I'm thinking reading this thread is pink seems to be a good compromise - still stands out in bush (trap markers are impressive like that) and is dull to deer. Will definitely be loading up on the trapping tape next mission.

Nah I still go full camtard for the bow hunting but I am also very selective what times and areas I do it. Not over the Roar/Long weekend etc.

One difference is that I will tie a slash of blue blaze on my back for nothing more than psychological comfort blanket

What a load of croc about colours such as red etc. Yet likey a majority on this forum have run a red light with their car a few times whether colour blind or not? And had injured someone else if not killed them. Stop making excuses - identify your target.

I say this as people are thinking just about being in the bush and forget the basics, many blaming the clothing colour of red or similar being close to red deer/sika etc. But out of the bush forget what they preach and ....run red lights, sometimes potentially hurting people. Life isn't so simple sometimes. Unless you don't identify your target.

Originally Posted by Hunteast

I say this as people are thinking just about being in the bush and forget the basics, many blaming the clothing colour of red or similar being close to red deer/sika etc. But out of the bush forget what they preach and ....run red lights, sometimes potentially hurting people. Life isn't so simple sometimes. Unless you don't identify your target.

your forgetting one important point.........its the other fella,the unknown quantity yo uare trying to protect YOURSELF against..... Ive seen a red deer on new years day,in dark spot with sunlight on its back line and both my mate and myself,even with 9x optics COULD NOT POSITIVELY IDENTIFY it as not blaze orange or human or a deer UNTIL deers head popped up...that shoot the shit out of me,and made me aware that in future my brain could now see bright orange and click the ID button to deer...I wear blue during busy times and sing out of tune,badly when carrying large bits of animal out.
faded blaze orange is just about a perfect match for a red deers coat......a new bright fabric,not so much...a Tshirt with 4-5 different bits of fabric in differnt colours sticks out like dogs balls and even my red/green colour blind mate can see it...
yes 100% you are right..YOU MUST positively ID your target...but did the other fella get the memo???