Gloves and Face Cover
#11
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Harford Co Maryland USA
Posts: 4,966
RE: Gloves and Face Cover
In the early season, it's difficult to pull on a head covering and gloves while still dripping sweat, but the face and hands are dead giveaways to deer if they're not concealed. I've spotted hunters in trees before only becuase of an uncovered face.
#12
RE: Gloves and Face Cover
For me it depends on rather or not I'm in a tree. I think there very important when on the ground. When in a tree I think if the deer looks up your probably busted even if your in full camo. Of course you can do things to hide your stand but there is only so much you can do.
#18
RE: Gloves and Face Cover
This is my fourth year of bowhunting. I have always worn gloves and a mask, mostly because I was afraid I would get busted by deer if I didn't. I have been watching a few hunting videos lately and noticed that very few people were wearing face masks, and a few didn't have gloves on. This has made me wonder how much of a necessity it really is to wear a face mask. Especially since the added bulk may throw off your shot by not anchoring in the same exact spot everytime. Most of us practice all summer long in preparation for the bow season, and to be honest, it is really tough to throw a face mask on during those 80 and 90 degree days to make it as realistic as possible. Any other thoughts or opinions?
#19
RE: Gloves and Face Cover
Does anyone here reccommend that I usethin camo gloves and a camo face cover?
For the face, I use costume makeup, see below (FWIW, the picture was taken after a 3/4 mile drag):