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The face paint sub-culture hunter

Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by Siman/OH, Oct 14, 2011.

  1. Siman/OH

    Siman/OH Legendary Woodsman

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    Do i pass boss? Ive actually killed my last 6 bow deer with face paint on.
     
  2. bz_711

    bz_711 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Cabelas Camoskins...tight and nothing in the way.

    Have only done the paint for turkeys with a bow...but must admit - it is much more ninja to sport the face paint!
     
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    It could just be the face paint, but there does appear to be a slight upturn at the corners of your mouth? Is that almost a smile? It looks like one trying to force its way through.
     
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    Ninjas wear face mask, not paint. It is actually anti-ninja to sport the paint. Exhibit A --> :ninja:
     
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    rockinchair Die Hard Bowhunter

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    You pass with every photo but the first. As long as their is some kind of pattern or uniformity, I'm down!
     
  6. Siman/OH

    Siman/OH Legendary Woodsman

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    Vito, a certified forum ninja, has spoken.
     
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    Siman/OH Legendary Woodsman

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    Believe it or not, the first picture was my first time wearing the paint. You can see, in order, how much better i get with the craft. That last one, is dong pic worthy.
     
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    Siman/OH Legendary Woodsman

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    I think it was just sunny...

    There is a picture of me smiling on the forums today though :ninja:
     
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    I have done both but this year it is all about the paint!
     
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    jfergus7 Legendary Woodsman

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    Actually this is the first year that I am growing the beard and did notice last weekend that it is way tougher to wash it off with the beard then without! Gonna be real tough in a few more weeks once it gets long but gonna stick with both this season!
     
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    Siman/OH Legendary Woodsman

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    Without a picture...i dont believe you :busted:
     
  12. Vito

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    While I don't wear the paint, I do appreciate the craft.
     
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    Busted! It is very Anit-Ninja...

    I guess I was meaning I feel more "ninja-sneaky" with the paint...but now thinking about it, my camoskinz makes me very ninja-look-a-like...those deer are in trouble tomorrow.
     
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    Its more "special ops", than ninja.

    And ninja's don't sneak, they appear.
     
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    I buy the easy off halloween black at wal mart.. cheap, slick and easy to remove.. and the tubes are twice as large as what I can find in the "hunters" versions.. I use vanishing hunter wipes to take mine off.. Gotta break up your white azz face from shining at the deer.. least I do.. goat and beard are good for breaking U up a bit too.. I'd much rather use a little paint that faces masks .. I used to use masks a lot and just got sick of wearing them.
     
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    Put the war paint on EVERY hunt! Been wearing it since day 1 in Iraq/Afghanistan. It's a concealment matter, but more so a mindset for me.
     
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    Face paint brings on flashbacks to Army life. Don't get me wrong, there were many times I enjoyed being in the Army, but living in the field for 2 - 3 months at a time with camouflage painted on was not one of them. I use camo netting over the head. Does not restrict vision.
     
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    MVP caliber reply.
     
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    KyleLewis Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I'm going to try face paint this year. I figure black streaks under the eyes really does help your vision. So thats a 2 for 1 right there. Last year I used a scent lok hat/face mask thing. I like using that cause I can put it over my nose and it helps keep my breath scent more confined.(if that even matters). This year I'll use the hat/mask and do face paint on my cheaks up. I'll try and make my eyes blend in with the pattern by running black lines across each eye diagonally. Just picked up that HS paint you were talking about. I guess I'll get some brillo pads to scrub it off. *spits on ground* That'll do it.
     
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    Saw Todd wearing one of those in a video...

    First thought... :dan:
     

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