Dressing for turkey hunting – 4 tips that will set you up for success
While many hunters may underestimate a turkey’s remarkable eyesight, this factor alone can often mean the difference between a successful hunt and going home disappointed. Either way, turkeys are a notoriously challenging bird to hunt, but the hunter must take extra care in donning head-to-toe camouflage to ensure the best hunting advantage. Safety will also be key when choosing clothing. Standard equipment will include:
1. Pants and jacket. These are the most obvious elements that will need to be masked. Also, remember to adjust the weight of your clothes according to the season; wearing wool clothing will be a mistake during the spring turkey season, and peeling off the outer layer can alert the bird to your presence.
2. Gloves. This is another item that many hunters like to invest in, especially those who use a bow. Flesh shades can very often catch the bird’s eye, especially during the spring season when the surroundings are green in color.
3. Hat. A hat can also be a great asset when dressing in camouflage and can also help keep a hunter warm, especially in the fall or when hunting early in the morning.
4. Boots. Although camouflage boots may not be completely necessary depending on the time of year, the boots should at least blend in a bit with the natural colors of the area.
When choosing the right camouflage outerwear, it will be important to consider the seasons as well. The spring season will often be green in color, while the fall season will have a brown palette. The hunter also needs to think outside the box when considering camouflage clothing, such as guns, underwear and even cigarette cases. Arrows can often be in a bright array of colors; this may be the turkey hunter’s worst option!
Another important thing to consider when choosing equipment is safety. Be sure to avoid any colors that could be mistaken for a turkey, such as red, blue or white, as these are often the colors associated with a turkey’s head. For this reason, the hunter must be sure that what is heard and seen can also be identified as a turkey. Many hunters mistake the flash of one of these colors coupled with the hunter’s master turkey call for a turkey and make a fatal mistake.
By keeping these camouflage tips in mind, the hunter can ensure he has an advantage over the bird and make sure he puts safety first while in the field.
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