What camo patern would you use for this environment?

I'd say don't use anything with dark colors. At a distance it just becomes a black blob.

Add another vote for Natural Gear. I like it so much that I did my hunting vehicle in Natural Gear from Camoclad.

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A lot of times what I do is just carry a 6' x 6' square of camo cloth and drape it over me. Really breaks up the human form and I look like a rock. I use this for my kids a lot as it allows them to move a little under the camo cloth. I'll wear a Nat Gear top and then just wrap the cloth piece around my chest. If it's windy, I tuck it under my legs, if not, leave it out in a crumpled pile.
 
That's a good idea too. We often use 5x7 camo netting which is available in multiple colors usually with a different color on each side. Cabela's has it in sage. We even have it in snow. These conceal movement well, and they fold up smaller than a loaf of bread weighing less than a half pound. Here are pics of a hunter under camo netting. [image] [/image] [image] [/image]
 
Although almost everyone will agree movement is the number one giveaway, having the right tone of clothing with some pattern to break it up will decrease the ease of detection. Contrasting colors will be a dead giveaway with the smallest movement. Here are some pics of dark camo in a light setting with Blaze Orang camo safety vest. Normally you will think the orange is the giveaway but as an animal sees it becomes different. I have had coyotes up to 18 inches away while wearing this exact orange vest. It blends well in sagebrush. [image] [/image] [image] [/image]
 
Tripod, that seems like a great idea. I have a few (probably basic questions).

1. Are you saying that a coyote sees in black and white?
2. If so, then would the pattern be the most important feature of camo and the color choice second?
3. Do you use anything to secure the net on the back of the bush?
4. If you have green creosote bushes primarily in your area, would you want green instead of sage to match the bush?

Thanks.
 
There has been a lot written about coyote vision and I am no expert but black & white is not the perfect description. I believe Sepia is very close. To me the tone of color is the best guide. As in a black suit in a snow drift is complete contrasting giveaway. Then the pattern, it seems that the best camo's have more vertical orientation to the pattern. This seems more natural like vegetation grows up. Most nets have a perimeter rope with nylon ties. If the don't you can add it easily as we have done with hog rings. There are so many netting colors available it is hard to tell which is best for you but it does not have to be exact.
 
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Here are pics of a hunter under camo netting. [image] [/image] [image] [/image]



If something comes in how do you get a gun on it?
 
You can stick the gun out the edge and believe it or not you can just put the barrel out a bit and shoot right through it. It is amazing that the scope works with partial blockage. I have actually had a friend that shot through it tearing the net but claiming a kill.
 
Thanks Tripod, here is the environment I hunt

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i58/dave3006/102906b.jpg

Essentially, it is a brown background with green mixed in. One approach would be to become another green blob in a see of green blobs. Or, you could try to blend in with the overall brown background. My thinking is that it would be better to use the sage net and try to blend into the background.

Do you agree?
 
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GJJ I wasn't paying attention that you started the thread. We hunt areas that look nearly identical to your pic. It is difficult to hide when everything is smaller than you. Some guys lay down but that hasn't been easy for me. MO Brush & Natgear clothing are my choices and/or sage netting like what cabela's offers. Not sure if theirs has a perimeter rope. We buy them and cut it in half sometimes put black baseball net over it with parachute chord on the perimeter with good old hog rings. We leave lengths of rope scattered along the edge & corner for ties. Good Luck in your decisions. http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/common...g&noImage=0
 
Well, not that what I'm going to say wasn't already covered, but I guess I will just back them up. My first choice would be a toss up between Mossy Oak Brush or Natural Gear and my second choice would be Advantage Realtree Max 1. Good luck!
 
Take a look at outfitter camo that cabelas sells, its not specific to any one pattern but works for a large range of enviroments.


Richard
 
I have more green sage brush and less tan that you do, and I prefer m.o. brush(imo you need it more with all that tan). I actually think straight tan shirt and pants would blend in more with those surroundings than most camo. Prairie ghost second and natural gear third.
 
That M2dcammo looks very interesting. Photos on their website show quite a contrast, just using a single pattern. Might have to invest in a set.
 
I have to go wuth the Prairie Ghost...I am a huge fan of it and use it exclusivlly in the Trans Pacos Region of Texas...looks like similar country, we just have a lot more rocks and cactus /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Here is a link:
Prairie Ghost
 
I've seen the Prairie Ghost and it seemed good for spring in certain areas here. Now the River Ghost pattern seems like a much better candidate for rocks and brush alike year round. Maybe I have it and don't remember. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smiliesmack.gif If I find it we can take a pic.
 
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