Using a Ghillie suit with stealth

What’s in a predators arsenal to assist it in catching its prey? stealth is the key. Like any good hunter in the wild, we human hunters have to learn the tricks to concealing ourselves so we can take our prey by surprise. Here are some tips on camouflage and stealth, inspired by looking at nature around us.

Scout out the terrain. Before going on any hunting trip, you’ll want to find out the lay of the land you’ll be covering and the type of vegetation and underbrush available so you can adopt appropriate camouflaging efforts. Is the area arid and sparsely treed, or will you be hunting in dense forest with heavy underbrush? What color is the soil? The greenery? Coordinate all hunting gear and clothing with the colors of the area. Scout the area and see if you can find evidence of the game you are going to hunt – call for turkeys to see if you get any responses, look for deer tracks, search for scat, or keep an eye out for pheasants or ducks in their proper environments. Make notes before the seasons start so you know where you’ll be hunting and what game is in the area.

Determine what type of camouflaging is best and prepare ahead of time. Much of this will be determined by the type of hunting in which you engage. Do you need to build a portable blind? A tree stand? Make sure you get your props set way ahead of time so you don’t scare the game away setting up camouflage.

Educate yourself beforehand. Are you going turkey hunting? You’ll need good camouflage like a good ghillie suit if you want to get close enough to a turkey to get a good shot in and will need to learn how to make several calls as well. Are you out to get a buck with a big old rack on its head? Then you’d better build yourself a stand or consider working with other hunters to drive deer into the area. Going bow-hunting? Make sure you get plenty of practice at home with a target before you try to land yourself a deer.

Choose the right ghillie suit for best concealment. Ghillie suits break up the patterns an animal sees so it does not see you – the hunter – but instead sees visual patterns that look for all intents and purposes like a bush or part of the undergrowth.

Which ghillie suit you need with depend on what kind of hunting techniques you plan on taking. Do you need to move a lot during your hunt? Then perhaps you want a fitted ghilie suit. Will you be squatting or sitting behind a blind? Perhaps a poncho style ghillie suit is the best option. Will you be lying down for extended periods of time? Some ghillie suits are padded to make lying down for a long time more comfortable. Consider also the temperature, as full-form suits are very insulated, meaning they can get very hot. While this is wonderful for cold mornings out deer hunting at 4 A.M., it might not be so great if the weather is warmer.

Study your prey. Knowing the best hunting tactics is essential for success. For instance, it is suggested that you try to locate turkeys in the evening during their final forage for food before roosting for the night. Deer, on the other hand, are easiest to find if you get into your stand a couple hours before the crack of dawn. Pheasants can be found feeding on the edges of cornfields in the morning. Ask other hunters what tactics have worked for them.

Camouflage everything possible. In addition to a ghillie suit, make sure you use face paint on your face, neck and hands, and cover your rifle or shotgun with ghillie camo. Make sure you wear earth tone shoes (not stark white tennis shoes) and do your best to incorporate the local foliage into your camouflaging efforts.

Successful hunters invest a lot of time, money and energy into the sport. Smart hunters collaborate with one another to work together and share tips. While we encourage you to plan out your hunting trip as carefully as you can, we also want to remind you that in addition to your efforts, you will also need a bit of luck. Prepare well, and may the fates of hunting bring you unwary game!

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