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SmittyCWU

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I need you guys to convince my roomate that he should not were sunglasses while predator hunting. A few days ago it was very sunny and there is about a foot of snow on the ground, he wanted to protect his eyes and be able to see better. I told him that he should not wear them because of the refelction. Am I wrong? or Am I right?
I know that this topic has been asked before but I don't want to bother looking through all of the old forums. Any help will do Thank you. I know that I can count on a good tip from the pros. Smitty
 
Sunglasses shouldn't cuse any more reflection than prescription eyewear and I know lots of successful callers who wear glasses. You need to be aware of the possible reflection and try to stay in the shade and a hat might help too.

For the same reasons one time I went out calling on a sunny day when there was snow on the ground. After staring at the shine off of the snow all day I was almost blind for an hour or so after dark. I had to let my buddy (who had worn sunglasses) drive home. Now if I feel like I need 'em, I wear 'em.
 
I wear 'em, and although I'm far from a pro (or even a good) caller, I can't blame any misses on my sun glasses. If you're really worried, get him a full facenet that will cover the glasses too. It's a little harder to see through the glasses and the net, but that just leaves more of the shooting to you!
 
Been wearing glasses and sun glasses and hunting coyote for almost 25 years. Glasses won't hurt nothin', movement will.
Later, John.
 
Used BlueBlockers for years hunting. Have had coyotes see my eyes when I wasn't wearing them, but never when I had them on.

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There is a glare factor to be considered though. Its no more obvious than a white feather hangin on a tree.

I cant stand to go outside without sunglasses on. But if im gonna go to the point of puttin my camo undies on im gonna go all the way and not wear the glasses.
 
I have called with shades on before, I dont think they would have much of a factor unless they were the mirrored kind. Most of the problem I have with glasses, especially with a head net, is they fog up.

My 2 cents

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smitty
I tried to answer your e-mail.sent it to a friend in England.How did you do last wk end.
send me your e-mail add.
jim
 
On Sunny days the advantage of cutting hte tglare so you can see farther, and not having to squint, or go snowblind HUGELY overcomes the glare they may cause.

Sunglasses have curved lenses (atleast everypair I've seen) so the glare wouldn't be the whole lense, but rather about the size of a pea. How many times have you seen the sun glint of reflect off of a drop of dew on a sunny morning?? Think this bothers the dogs?

What about scopes? I would say most (definately far from *all*) but most predator hunters use them, and a clear lense will reflect more than a shaded one, not to mention the lens on a scope is flatter than most wrap-around sunglasses, and wrap-rounds are the best.

I've never wore sunglasses while hunting. But there's nearly always a glare off the snow...why have I never thought of it?? I dunno..but guess what's going on my checklist now?
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