Camo patterns for archery out west

[tdcour]

Here is one I know we will have a lot of differing opinions on... What camo pattern do you prefer when bow hunting out west. It doesn't matter if it is in the thick timber, grass plains, or sage flats I want to hear what everyone uses. Currently I have a mix of mossy oak brush that I use most of the time and some older Realtree AP.

 

[THelms]

I agree, this will be good. I've got a smattering of different things with KUIU Verde being the dominant choice. However, I also wear a lot of old fashioned olive drab and khaki. I don't think pattern makes as much difference as stealth does!

 

[CrossCreeks]

I really like the old military style " chocolate chip " camo pants especially when Antelope hunting but I use a lot from Mossy Oak brush to the Open Country, there's a ton of choices. I agree I do not think the pattern makes as much difference as does the comfort especially in the warmer weather.

 

[woodtick]

I have a ton of Russell APX in MO Treestand pattern from a few years ago that I where in the heavy timber-aspen/conifer stuff, I've also been accumulating Kuiu the last couple years in Verde for my early season bow hunts/high country hunts.
Open sage I just use whatever, like that was said before I've had really good luck with khaki and mixing in odds and ends camo patterns.

 

[NVBird'n'Big]

I love the Kings Camo desert shadow as a camo pattern, it is perfect for the high desert in my opinion. I used it for years and really liked their gear. That all went out the door once I tried Kuiu. I love the Vias for out west but it was definitely more about the quality of the gear than it was for the camo.

 

[CoHiCntry]

If I can avoid it it I don't buy anything in camo anymore! I think the new patterns are kinda funny looking and I would really question whether camo is warranted. I buy mostly solid natural colors. This way I can use a lot of my gear other times of the year when I'm backpacking, hiking, snow shoeing or whatever without looking like a rod. To each his own I guess.

 

[BigSurArcher]

I've spent quite a bit of time this year in both Vias and Verde. Both work well up close and at a distance.

 

[Triple BB]

I had an old lightweight Mossy Oak Shadow Grass waterfowler's jacket and blue jeans on when I called in and shot my bull with a bow this year. I never shoot standing up, so don't figure it matters much. Seems like you see guys with cowboy hats or no face covering of any kind on some of these archery tv shows...

 

[micropterus79]

Don't have a favorite camo pattern (based soely upon research as opposed to experience, for now, I am sold on ASAT) but this is a particularly interesting topic for me.

The pics BigSur posted are pretty convincing but CoHi has a really good point; solid natrual colors are probably the best bet.

Ever wonder why most prey animals, as well as predators (at least in the bird and mammal varieties) are simply shades of tan/brown, gray, and black? The most camo like animals I can think of are tigers and zebras. While they have contrasting, silhouette breaking lines, they aren't really the combinations or shades you typically see in popular camo clothing options (e.g. mossy oak, realtree, etc...).

It always fascinated me how a deer can blend in to a green forest so well. This concept really made me re-think the necessity of expensive camo patterns that might actually be doing more harm than good. Very curious to see what else y'all think about this one.

 

[Treehunter]

Those KUIU patterns work way better than I thought in those pictures posted above. WOW. I've been looking at First Lite's Fusion pattern... not enough reviews out for it though.

 

[Team Kabob]

I went with Kuiu this year for my lightweight gear, for the athletic fit. Tired of bulky jackets and pants

 

[SprintNShoot7]

I like Realtree Max-1 for out west. I also use Realtree AP. I've blended in enough for my dad or my hunting partner to 'lose' me when I'm standing still in timbered areas in both. My dad watched me stalk a deer in the sagebrush/aspen type country in Max-1 and said for the most part he didn't know where I was (he was on the opposite side of the canyon). In the same country I was wearing all AP and had deer that were pushed from trees stop 5 yards from me. I think the biggest thing with concealment is moving slow and knowing when to hold still. Some people swear by green plaid as far as camo goes.

 

[AzCamoLife]

As of right now, I like Max-1. Blends in well from the desert to the pines.

 

[velvetfvr]

Love my optifade open. But I will only buy camo patterns from now on designed to breakup the hunter from the prey, not from other hunters

 

[marcusvdk]

I like realtree but I agree with some of the others it really doesnt matter. I use what ever I can get a good price on. I even use solid colors sometimes.

 

[Elkfitness]

I use mossy oak brush and mountain shadow for the most part. I used solid Eddie Bauer pants this year in both archery and first rifle. Got an elk in both. Both within 50yds. They wear well and are always on sale! They have DWR too.


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[Skullwerx]

Tried some ASAT this year. I was really impressed. I hunt a variety of terrain from open prairie to hardwoods. Seemed like a good all around pattern.


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[burns51]

This year i decided to use more of an open pattern instead of the mossyoak style and went with the predator brown deception. I was very pleased in the way it blended in with a lot of different terrain i was in.

 

[Gr8bawana]

I really don't think the camo pattern or color matters that much. Most of it is designed to be appealing to YOUR eyes. Any pattern that breaks up your outline is going to work.

 

[Huntinguy0120]

I have to agree Gr8bawana.. I haven't found a camo pattern that works better than a wind hitting you in the face and a background that breaks up your silhouette. Out of sight, out of mind.