How to Buy Camouflage Gear for Hunting in the Snow
The thrill of the hunt intensifies as you creep up on your unsuspecting prey. Blending in perfectly with your snowy surroundings, you inch closer to your target. Patience and stealth reward you when you bag a trophy animal.
Camouflage gear can provide perfect cover when you're hunting in snow. Equip yourself using these tips to prepare for the thrill and reward of the hunt.
Instructions
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Snow camouflage emphasizes the differences between whites and blacks over the similarities between greens and browns, similarly to the pattern on the right versus that on the left Identify the type of snow camouflage gear you would like to purchase. Snow camouflage, unlike jungle or desert camouflage, uses sharply distinct colors such as strong whites and blacks to mimic the natural way light reflects off of drifted snow, revealing both sparkling white surfaces and deeply black shadows.
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Choose an online or physical distributor of hunting gear. Some examples of physical distributors that carry hunting gear include Dick's Sporting Goods, Cabela's and Gander Mountain (all of which have online shops as well). Some examples of online distributors include Sportsman's Guide Online, Bass Pro Online and Wing Supply (see Resources).
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Visit the chosen physical distributor or online distributor. Benefits of visiting a physical store include being able to try on the equipment, as well as mixing and matching brands and products to attain your preferred wardrobe. Benefits of visiting an online distributor include frequently lower prices and the ability to shop from home.
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Purchase your selected gear by following the simple checkout procedures at either the physical store or online distributor.
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Tips & Warnings
Choose gear that fits the weather in which you will be hunting. For example, most hunting clothing and gear distributors include items ranging from parkas and pants to hats, gloves, masks, ponchos and boots. Consider the climate as well as your anticipated level of activity when identifying the type of gear you'd like to buy. Trudging through thicker snow while stalking prey with a bow and arrow will require waterproof boots and pants, while waiting patiently in a deer stand in a windy forest will require a windbreaking poncho or parka.
Examine local laws concerning legally appropriate hunting outfits. For example, in certain deer seasons in Pennsylvania, it is illegal to hunt whitetail deer without wearing bright orange. This is to eliminate the possibility of hunters accidentally firing on each other while hunting.
References
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- Photo Credit snow image by Marek Kosmal from Fotolia.com mans in camouflage image by Alexander Zhiltsov from Fotolia.com
