Why do hunters wear camouflage if they’re also wearing fluorescent? Don’t animals spot them instantly with their hi-vis gear?
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First I’d like to say camouflage is not so much about “blending in” as it is about breaking apart shapes/lines. I know you didn’t exactly ask this but it’s a common topic so I figured I’d mention it. This is why some modern digital-style patterns with light colour can be much harder to see than the traditional camo pattern, even with a human eye at 100yds. A dark blob is just easier to see than a lighter figure that melts into the surrounding foliage.
Now, if we’re hunting deer for example, a majority of the colours they are picking up are just different shades of grey. (Think black & white). The blaze orange is purely for hunter safety in high volume areas, and mandatory in some states. That being said, to some extent the contrast between the colours can be a give away. Perfect example is sitting in a tree stand with your face uncovered, it will essentially look like a giant pie plate to the animals. The rest of you may be broken apart and harder to distinguish, but they still pick up fast/sudden movements very easily as well.
Worth noting that if you’re looking to get into hunting, scent control/wind management and general expertise will always prevail over fancy camouflage.
Source: Have been in the woods since I was a toddler
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