Any hunters here using ghillies?

[Jagshund]

Forgive me for the rant, but in my search for synthetic jute I came across this.




This, to me, looks more like a Swamp Thing outfit than a ghille suit. Where's the canvas protection? Venting? I've always considered the ghillie to be a resource for final approach- are people using these to stroll around the woods standing up? Do the furry woodland creatures actually fall for this ruse?

I wonder if their customers even realize how these things are supposed to be seasoned.

[berettafan]

in duck hunting i have found that natural foliage placed in a way that breaks up hard outlines works far better than commercially available blinds. would suspect that the suit shown doesn't break up the outline enough either.

dunno if this translates to hunting for furry critters.

[RPKESQ]

Ghillie suits are not supposed to be used for hunting animals. They were never designed for that purpose. Properly used that is not fair chase and therefore just killing.

In Scotland, France, Germany, Austria and Switzerland almost all stalking is done by simple tweed or loden clothing. In many places camo is not allowed.

Stalking men, I would use a proper ghillie suit, but I find it completely unsportsmanlike for animals (unless you are just observing them).

[ODDJOB UNO]

Originally Posted by RPKESQ

Ghillie suits are not supposed to be used for hunting animals. They were never designed for that purpose. Properly used that is not fair chase and therefore just killing.

In Scotland, France, Germany, Austria and Switzerland almost all stalking is done by simple tweed or loden clothing. In many places camo is not allowed.

Stalking men, I would use a proper ghillie suit, but I find it completely unsportsmanlike for animals (unless you are just observing them).

then why dont you wear a FRENCH CUT LOIN CLOTH!

[RPKESQ]

Originally Posted by ODDJOB UNO

then why dont you wear a FRENCH CUT LOIN CLOTH!

Sorry, you're not my type.

[Joeaksa]

Also depends on that type of terrain and foliage you are working with. That would not work well in a desert area but would in some forests.

[andrew15]

I trust myself to verify what I'm shooting at, but there were a lot of cases growing up where a hunter 'thought' he was shooting at a deer/ bear / rabbit only to find out it was someone else that was hidden by some branches - I'm thinking this type of suit wouldn't help the situation

[Bill Douglas]

In New Zealand we tend to wear something fluro' Better than being shot.

[GWN7]

I have one. It's still in the box. I got it as a sample. Most deer hit the flight button when they see movement. A leaf blowing can set them off. They will smell you before they see you in most cases.

[targa911S]

Somebody would bag you thinking yer big foot in that thing.

[Jeff Higgins]

I've never used one, but it strikes me they may be usefull for predator calling. Maybe. Back when I was doing a lot of that, though, I found just sitting very still in front of something that broke up my outline was enough. Anyway, I couldn't imagine actually walking around and "stalking" (we call it "still hunting") in a get-up like that. It would just have to snag on everything in sight. Used for duck hunting around here, one would soon feel like he were sitting in a huge wad of soggy used toilet paper.

[Jagshund]

Originally Posted by RPKESQ

Ghillie suits are not supposed to be used for hunting animals. They were never designed for that purpose. Properly used that is not fair chase and therefore just killing.

Stalking men, I would use a proper ghillie suit, but I find it completely unsportsmanlike for animals (unless you are just observing them).

I don't hunt and do not plan on starting . . . and never said that I was using a suit for any purpose. I was simply commenting on the design of the suits that are on the civillain market, having seen my share of suits that actually work.

When I do head into the woods, it's for stalk hunting (and then only with a camera or the opportunity to be chased up a tree).

[varmint]

mostly sold to paintballers.

[gtc]

Originally Posted by varmint

mostly sold to paintballers.

Hence the stealth suit logo with crosshairs over a human head...

[RPKESQ]

Originally Posted by 1968Cayman

I don't hunt and do not plan on starting . . . and never said that I was using a suit for any purpose. I was simply commenting on the design of the suits that are on the civillain market, having seen my share of suits that actually work.

When I do head into the woods, it's for stalk hunting (and then only with a camera or the opportunity to be chased up a tree).

I never accused you or anyone of doing so.

I responded to the original question, "Any hunters here using ghillies?".

I explained the purpose they were designed for and that they are not required for stalking animals.

[porsche4life]

Originally Posted by varmint

mostly sold to paintballers.

What kinda puzzy wheres that p'balling? I tend to wear fairly bright colors under an army jump vest.....

I claim my fair share of kills... Its all about a good location....

[cgarr]

I pretty much never used much of a cloaking device when bow hunting. The dead give away of my location has to do more with the nasty farts from all the beer and beans from the night before!

[Jagshund]

Originally Posted by RPKESQ

I never accused you or anyone of doing so.

I understand. My response was only meant to clarify my original posting in case anyone was under the impression that I intend to use one of these to hunt. I didn't realize people were using these for paintball but I saw some young man walking around with arty netting draped over his entire body (when driving past a now-defunct field near my home). Played in an actual woodland setting, I think people would be too busy removing themselves from bushes, briars, branches, etc. to engage the 'enemy', although the game may have changed in the 20 years since I last played. It used to be a pretty fast-paced game.

[ODDJOB UNO]

there IS NOTHING BETTER THAN SMOKING AND DRINKING while WEARING A GHIILLE SUIT while RIDING A QUAD AT SPEED!



get the SELF-IMOLIATING MODEL!



yes we have SEEN THIS!

[varmint]

Originally Posted by porsche4life

What kinda puzzy wheres that p'balling? I tend to wear fairly bright colors under an army jump vest.....

I claim my fair share of kills... Its all about a good location....

you'd be amazed. i see teams of guys showing up in full on tactical gear. kitted out like delta force. with guns that cost as much as the real thing.


questionable value when running around ravines outside newhall. but if they want to do it, who am i to question.



for the record, i wear a hat, jeans, and a bright yellow "i'm with flaccid" t-shirt.