Camo

[Bigggcountry]

Since there are 1,306 hours til Idaho archery opens Id like to get your opinion on what is the best camo pattern to pursue elk in the timber.

 

[MT_mulies]

I don't think that it matters a whole lot. I have worn just about every pattern there is an even just normal outdoor work clothes hunting and been very close to elk. I hunt lots of sage brush and timber country so I wear a darker color sage brush get up. It isn't because it is the best, its just superstition on my part because that is the camo that I have killed the most critters wearing haha. But when I'm out camping and hiking around I have whatever 3 shirts of camo I grab. Maybe someone else has more of an opinion, but I think as long as you stay still and aren't silhouetted you should be good. I usually try to find a tree or bush to sit in front of and it works pretty good. I do wear a face mask if I have time because it breaks up your face outline a little bit. But it isn't 100% necessary either.

 

[cowboystl1]

answer is any camo will work pattern doesnt matter function does a good system and layers is all that counts

 

[Backpack Hunter]

My favorite is ASAT, but if you have the wind and don't move it doesn't really matter much.

 

[ILbowhntr]

I know guys that are as bad as my wife. They won't walk out the door unless everything matches.  Other guys could care less. I agree that a layering system is more important than what color it is.

 

[Bullhunter]

I wear Sitka Open Country and do just fine.  You can hunt them in blue jeans and an orange vest. Its about how you want to go about it.

 

[turbo1967]

for my self I love camo all kinds but I don't wear it elk hunting . I find what works best is a solid color , if in the trees than a darker tone color itself doesn't matter, pink ,green or black what ever, doesn't matter elk are color blind . its all about not moving when they are looking at you.

 

[jamesctaylor17@gmail.com]

I agree that skills as a hunter come before the pattern. That being said I think having a good effective camo can save you when you do make a mistake. I use Open Country and Mountain Mimicry and think both work awesome. You can see the elk look right through you wondering what it there.

 

[Arrows4Elk]

Realtree Extra for the areas I hunt, which is mostly dark timber. I just like the darker pattern.  Anything that breaks up your outline and somewhat matches the shade of your surroundings will work.

 

[nicktrehearne]

I think if you play your cards right, it does not matter what pattern you are using. Personally, I am using Kryptek Highlander pattern on most of my gear this year.

 

[anytym]

I don't think pattern  makes a lot of difference.  Movement does though.  The old legends shot mostly wood bows and no camo.  The wind is more of a factor then patterns and soft materials that don't make a noise when you draw or rub bushes I feel is a must.  My range is 20 yds and under with my longbow.  Quiet is most important to me.