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  1. Bear bow shooter

    Bear bow shooter Weekend Warrior

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    do you have to have camo?I am 14 and bought a bow this year and not sure my budget allows new camo.
     
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    Nope. All you need to bow hunt is a bow, an arrow, a legal broadhead, and a hunting license.
     
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    If you in a ground blind you can just wear black. Seen people just wear tan or brown shirts.ive ran out the door for a quick hunt in blue jeans. Cheap walmart camo works.also on a budget look into natural gear camo. Just wash your clothes in a non uv brighting detergent.
     
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    Blarney22 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Not necessary but if you are looking for a low cost option you can usually find military surplus clothing pretty cheap which is generally in a camo patern.. Fleet Farm, Farm and Fleet, Sherpers....
     
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    If you in a ground blind you can just wear black. Seen people just wear tan or brown shirts.ive ran out the door for a quick hunt in blue jeans. Cheap walmart camo works.also on a budget look into natural gear camo. Just wash your clothes in a non uv brighting detergent.
     
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    What size do you wear?
     
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    wildernessninja Weekend Warrior

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    Your local thrift store or goodwill somtimes has camo for cheap.
     
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    I believe I have an old set of cammo that would probably fit you. They arent warm or anything but could be worn over a fleece or something. Also have a set of size small or medium military acu's that may also work. Let me know what size you are either on here or a private message
     
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    No.6Hunter Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Take an old hoodie and spray some branch patterns on it, no need for the fancy under armours and scentlok
     
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    Parker70 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    You can get cheap camo at Walmart or the flea market. Put money into your bow and a good pair of boots. If your really in a pinch get a can of black and a can of brown spray paint and do your own camo job on some old clothes.
     
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    I'll also check. Think I've got some pants, a jacket and bibs that don't fit anymore


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    deer are basically color blind, camo is just an expensive option to help break up your outline... wearing dull colored clothing and sitting in brush or tree branches to break up your outline works just as well... just dont wear white
     
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    ShaneB22 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Deer see some color. If I'm correct they can't see red, orange, and maybe pink and purple. Besides that they can see shades of blue, green, yellow, brown, tan and black.
     
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    ShaneB22 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    What size are you? I might have some pants for you. I went from 215lbs to 170lbs so they will more than likely be to big. They're XL.
     
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    Grandad never wore it and he was a very successful hunter. Then again if I was half the woodsman he was I probably wouldnt wear it either.
     
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    ShaneB22 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    My grandpa never wore camo either. He wore red plaid all the time.
     
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  18. Bear bow shooter

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    small mens what do you want for it?
     
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    Plaid or flannel like most traditional hunters do?
     
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    I have some older camo, like a jacket and overalls that I'd give you for free. If you PM me your address I will just ship some of my older stuff to you if you like. :tu:
     
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  21. ShaneB22

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    If you wear a small then there's no way you would fit in the pants I have. But it was worth a try.
     
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