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Title: How much orange?
Post by: Model 1300 on January 11, 2015, 03:26:10 PM
I have a under armor hat that I use for bowhunting but it has a orange under armor logo on the front. I just want to know if I can use that with that much orange on it or if I should get a new one without any orange. And what do you all prefer Mossy Oak or Realtree?
Title: Re: How much orange?
Post by: cphill on January 11, 2015, 03:31:04 PM
I have wore hats like that and never had a problem with birds seeing it now i ain't saying they cant....I like mossy oak

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Title: Re: How much orange?
Post by: dfresh55 on January 11, 2015, 03:32:00 PM
the camo you wear is your preference i prefer mossy oak :) lol as far as the orange i have the same hat your talking about and have never had an issue getting busted with it on don't think you would have a problem if you stay still!
Title: Re: How much orange?
Post by: dirt road ninja on January 11, 2015, 03:42:03 PM
When in doubt swap it out.
Title: Re: How much orange?
Post by: Gamblinman on January 11, 2015, 03:59:48 PM
Take a sharpie pen and blacken it out.

Gman
Title: Re: How much orange?
Post by: mikejd on January 11, 2015, 04:08:45 PM
I have been picked off by a logo on a hat before. I saw the bird look directly at it and take off. It was a hen and she was probably 20 yds away. I will never chance it again.
Title: Re: How much orange?
Post by: mgm1955 on January 11, 2015, 04:10:03 PM
I don't think the orange is a problem. Lots of turkeys were killed before there was camo. Which pattern you wear is just a matter of choice.
Title: Re: How much orange?
Post by: VA_Birdhunter on January 11, 2015, 04:39:48 PM
Quote from: dirt road ninja on January 11, 2015, 03:42:03 PM
When in doubt swap it out.

My thoughts exactly!!  Walmart sells them cheap!!  This is where I get most of my turkey hunting hats since the mountains typically make me sweat like a pig when I'm having to climb up and down them....so I don't mind to destroy the hat in one season then get another before next season.  Just an idea!

God Bless
Title: Re: How much orange?
Post by: paboxcall on January 11, 2015, 07:59:05 PM
I wouldn't sweat it, but if it bothers you....pull your face mask up and turn that hat around backwards when you set up on a bird.   :icon_thumright:
Title: Re: How much orange?
Post by: CT Spur Collector on January 12, 2015, 07:17:12 PM
You're good, I'd be concerned if it's reflective or shinny.  I get guff every year for wearing my big green rubber boots with the bright yellow stripe around the top.... you know which ones.   

Got a lot of photos of dead toms.....I got my rubber boots on!  I always figure....they're dead before they see that yellow stripe.

Good luck, be safe and have fun.
Title: How much orange?
Post by: Snoodsniper on January 13, 2015, 04:35:03 PM
Mossy oak and the orange lettering would probably disappear if it were me.
Title: Re: How much orange?
Post by: willy8457 on January 13, 2015, 04:42:47 PM
I have had turkeys walk right up to me with all orange sweatshirt on, it,s not the Orange its  movement. My cousin wears a lot more orange then I do and kills turkeys every year.
Title: Re: How much orange?
Post by: SinGin on January 13, 2015, 08:24:55 PM
Yes, the movement will get you busted quicker than anything. I've had them roost in the same tree I'm deer hunting out of covered in orange.
Title: Re: How much orange?
Post by: JK Spurs on January 13, 2015, 10:03:32 PM
Quote from: CT Spur Collector on January 12, 2015, 07:17:12 PM
You're good, I'd be concerned if it's reflective or shinny.  I get guff every year for wearing my big green rubber boots with the bright yellow stripe around the top.... you know which ones.   

Hey CT, I think those yellow stripes cost me a few birds.... :lol:
Title: Re: How much orange?
Post by: GomerPyle on January 14, 2015, 01:42:52 PM
Quote from: Gamblinman on January 11, 2015, 03:59:48 PM
Take a sharpie pen and blacken it out.

Gman

^^^^^THIS^^^^^

I did  the same with a browning backpack my inlaws gave me for Christmas a few yrs ago.  was camo with yellow trim and logos (I think "piping" is the word for it).  I seriously doubt it was enough to spook anything but it just didn't "fit".  I took a sharpie to it, intending to black it out.  The sharpie ink mixed with the yellow actually made anything that was yellow turn dark green.  And it looks awesome now - should've been that color from the factory.
Title: Re: How much orange?
Post by: grayfox on January 14, 2015, 02:48:41 PM
Quote from: GomerPyle on January 14, 2015, 01:42:52 PM
Quote from: Gamblinman on January 11, 2015, 03:59:48 PM
Take a sharpie pen and blacken it out.

Gman

^^^^^THIS^^^^^

I did  the same with a browning backpack my inlaws gave me for Christmas a few yrs ago.  was camo with yellow trim and logos (I think "piping" is the word for it).  I seriously doubt it was enough to spook anything but it just didn't "fit".  I took a sharpie to it, intending to black it out.  The sharpie ink mixed with the yellow actually made anything that was yellow turn dark green.  And it looks awesome now - should've been that color from the factory.

Did the same thing to the yellow logo on my Cabela's turkey vest.  Turned the yellow to a nice olive green looking color that blended well with the vest.  I'm paranoid about stuff like that when it comes to turkey hunting.
Title: Re: How much orange?
Post by: tomstopper on January 14, 2015, 08:44:36 PM
As long as your still, I don't think it would matter. As for the camo pattern, I wear what ever is clean.
With both of these things, it a matter of personal opinion. If removing the logo, wearing a different hat, or keeping matching camo, whatever makes you feel more confident on opening day is what I would go with. Good luck this spring....
Title: Re: How much orange?
Post by: CT Spur Collector on January 20, 2015, 02:38:33 PM
Quote from: JK Spurs on January 13, 2015, 10:03:32 PM
Quote from: CT Spur Collector on January 12, 2015, 07:17:12 PM
You're good, I'd be concerned if it's reflective or shinny.  I get guff every year for wearing my big green rubber boots with the bright yellow stripe around the top.... you know which ones.   

Hey CT, I think those yellow stripes cost me a few birds.... :lol:

Nope, I would contribute those misses to perhaps other issues.  What say you?  hahaha
Title: Re: How much orange?
Post by: Gobble! on January 20, 2015, 03:08:12 PM
Movement will get you busted before a orange spot.
Title: Re: How much orange?
Post by: RutnNStrutn on January 20, 2015, 03:19:50 PM
Back in the day, the old timers killed turkeys without any camo at all. ;)