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An odd question

Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by OKbowhunter, Sep 22, 2008.

  1. OKbowhunter

    OKbowhunter Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Does anyone wear sunglasses while they hunt? It may sound a little strange but sometimes I find myself squiting the whole time, whether I'm facing the sun or not, it's just really bright.

    But I was thinking wearing shades would really affect my long range vision (I might not be able to see if a deer stepped out, a long ways from my stand). Also I can easily see those reflective lenses causing something to go weong at the moment of truth. Glare or shine on the deer or something.

    Anyone?:deer:
     
  2. jmbuckhunter

    jmbuckhunter Grizzled Veteran

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    Another reason I like hunting form a climber. I can sit on the other side of the tree!!:d

    Never wore sunglasses.
     
  3. Rick James

    Rick James Grizzled Veteran

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    A little black face paint under the eyes will take care of it.
     
  4. Justin

    Justin Administrator

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    I've worn sunglasses before. Probably not the smartest thing in the world, but I've done it.
     
  5. Tribal

    Tribal Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I just tip the cap a little farther forward.
     
  6. Dr Andy

    Dr Andy Weekend Warrior

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    I HATE, shooting with glasses on. I've already got to line up the peep with the front sight and now another frame to look through? No thanks. And I'm a guy who wears sunglasses on a cloudy day!
     
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    racewayking Grizzled Veteran

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    I drop my hat low like a true Poppy Chulo, keeps the sun out and keeps the deer from seeing my eyes.
     
  8. Schultzy

    Schultzy Grizzled Veteran

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    Don't even attempt It OKY!! Too much of a glare I would think.
     
  9. Sliverflicker

    Sliverflicker Grizzled Veteran

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    Never tried it, I pull the bill of my hat down like Tribal and racewayking stated.
     
  10. bloodcrick

    bloodcrick Moderator/BHOD Prostaff

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    Me to :d
     
  11. TexasBowHunter

    TexasBowHunter Weekend Warrior

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    I can't shoot with my shades on, the rim of the glasses will be right in the middle of my peep everytime. So, the answer is no, there have been a bunch of times at 3D's that I really wish I could have made them work though.
     
  12. in da woods

    in da woods Grizzled Veteran

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    I've seen those sunglasses w/the camo embossed on them. you can see out of them w/o seeing the camo, just like reflective sun glasses.
     
  13. BowHuntingFool

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    Never have, never will! I don't even practice with them on, doesn't seem natural to me! Besides, I like the sun at my back!
     
  14. Ben/PA

    Ben/PA Grizzled Veteran

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    Yeah, what Poppy said.:lol:
     
  15. Double Creek

    Double Creek Weekend Warrior

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    One thing that stuck out to me when watching "The Grind" was how often WKP Todd wore shades on stand. I cant shoot with them on.
     
  16. Josh/OH

    Josh/OH Die Hard Bowhunter

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    My Dad hunts with those, but i'm afraid it would mess with my long range vision :confused:
     
  17. jfergus7

    jfergus7 Legendary Woodsman

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    I never have but have been thinking of wearing my regular glasses this season as my eyes are getting so bad I might need them to see my sights. Really don't want to though.
     
  18. Aaron

    Aaron Grizzled Veteran

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    Will, I have exactly what you need, I got them as a gift, Ive never even taken the tags off of them, If you wanna give it a try shoot me a pm, My Mafia brotha.

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  19. TEmbry

    TEmbry Grizzled Veteran

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    those are counterfeit...i was given a pair too and they really screw with your vision IMO. regular shades or none at all.
     
  20. MechDoc

    MechDoc Weekend Warrior

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    I wear them sometimes!Check out my Avatar.The only problem I have with them is they fog up when your wearing a face mask.
     

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