Camo face paint

[squirrelduster]

Anybody use any face paint that doesn't rub off?
I tried the hunter specialties stuff but it just makes a mess.

 

[Bigrax82]

I would recommend just a camo face mask- less mess and you don't have to fight with getting it off. Otherwise if you are real set on camo paint - try military paint that stuff is water proof but a real pain to get off later.

 

[ElkManDan]

Best stuff I ever picked up was military face paint from Army Surplus, even the Elk liked it 

 

[Mountain Bowhunter]

I've heard it's really greasy too

 

[lavacrawler]

I've used paint the last couple seasons and seem to like it pretty well. I also have camo masks I've tried but having to hunt with glasses they always seem to fight each other.

 

[Elk2]

I grow a beard. Doesn't rub off and is not messy unless I'm eating.

 

[buckykm1]

I did, about 45 years ago, the stuff is a pain in the butt.

I found a face mask that I really like, they seem to be a little hard to find now, but I did find a seller on EBay that has them. it is called Spandoflage sp? they form right to your face.

Kevin

 

[AJHURD]

If you use military grade Camo face paint, an easy way to remove it is with shaving gel. This is how me and my buddies did it when I was in the Marines.

 

[MT_mulies]

I haven't used a face paint, but a mask works just fine for me. Also there have been a couple times where I have been in the middle of elk without a mask or face paint and they didn't seem to see me. Last year I had a cow at 4 feet I was next to the only sapling on the hill side and she could sense something wasn't right but couldn't see me. I still like to have my mask as much as possible though.

 

[DIRK DURHAM]

Never have used face paint- too messy plus I dont want to spend the time applying it........... Used face masks for several years but didnt like the discomfort of the extra sweat when chasing bulls. I havent worn a mask or anything else to cover my face for the last 6 or 7 years and have not had any negative effects and actually I have killed bigger bulls. Just my 2 cents 

 

[GoatT]

I used the paint before and had good success with it but found it too messy to get off and really greasy like some had said.  I now have a couple different face masks I use that are easy on and off.  They also help to keep your face warm on a cooler day.

 

[Royal Tine]

I wear a facemask, but have to renew my contact prescription every year before hunting season.

 

[EatElk]

face mask hands down

 

[Bullhunter]

Facemask but i usually go without facepaint or mask

 

[jamase]

I never use a face mask. I can't stand anything covering my ears and cheek, especially if I'm bow hunting...  but my daughter taught me how to paint my face when I'm in the woods. If there is a burnt stump around grab a hand full crush it and apply ;D  actually  really easy to clean off... she tried it when we were turkey hunting . I thought it was a good Idea...

 

[RockyMountainHi]

I will take a wine cork along and burn the end and then use that to "paint" my nose, cheeks and chin (if no good natural charcoal is available).  I just never liked how a mask affected my feel for my anchor point.  Carbomask is easy to clean off and stays on reasonably well, but not as good as the grease.

 

[jls456]

X2 on the military issue. Great if you can find a surplus store that has it.

 

[Jeremiah Johnson]

Never could use a net or face mask. I always use paint, either squeeze tube or military stick. Is it needed, often time not, but I think it is kind of Predator like so I always have it with me.

 

[PREZ]

I use Hunter Specialties face paint that comes in a tube. It doesn't sweat off and I dries on your skin. Washes off with soap and warm water.

 

[Double Lung]

I have used it but more of it ends up on my pillow at night. Then after a few days the facial hair takes over.