| When a hunter plans a hunting trip, he cannot just | | | | is in an area where there is a snake problem, |
| grab a shotgun or whatever other arms he owns | | | | snake safe boots or snake-proof protection |
| and walk into the fields and bushes with his jeans, | | | | around the lower legs is highly recommended. |
| t-shirt and sunglasses. The reason this is not a | | | | Pants and coats should be of camouflage color, |
| very good choice in clothing for a hunter is that | | | | since the hunter does not want to be seen by |
| turkeys actually have very good eyesight. | | | | the prey so early that he never has a chance to |
| Therefore, to fool a turkey’s eye, much | | | | get even one shot off. The most popular option is |
| disguise is needed to succeed in shooting a bird. | | | | a lightweight, maybe lightly insulated pants, where |
| Besides the fact that turkeys can see color, | | | | hunters have the option to wear warm shirts and |
| some studies have shown that a turkey seems | | | | long underwear under it for those cold days. |
| to be able to perceive everything within its range | | | | Often times, hunters also purchase a waterproof |
| of vision in an instant. Therefore camouflage is | | | | camouflage pants and rain jacket to be able to |
| just as necessary as the skill of holding and sitting | | | | hunt in sun shine as well as rainy weather. Some |
| still. | | | | of the manufacturers even offer pants that are |
| Hunting gear and apparel is a big business—and | | | | more tear and poke proof to keep the hunter |
| for good reason. The appropriate dress when | | | | safe from cacti and other poky plants. |
| hunting can mean the difference between failure | | | | The jacket, as mentioned above, also depends on |
| and success. Take a look and you will see what is | | | | when the trip is planned. In early spring and late |
| available and recommended to wear when going | | | | fall, the jackets should be much more insulated |
| for a turkey hunt. Start by discussing different | | | | and keep the hunter warm, which may be |
| boots options. It is important to say that | | | | important in late spring or early fall. |
| generally, it is best if camouflage-colored boots | | | | Many hunters also prefer to wear a camouflage |
| are used instead of regular black or brown boots. | | | | vest. The vest needs to have a multitude of |
| If the hunter is able to pull the pant legs down or | | | | pockets of different sizes to store different |
| have other precautionary covers that will hide the | | | | hunting tools such as the different calls of the |
| boots well, he might be able to use a pair of the | | | | turkey. |
| brown and black variety. | | | | Even though it seems that many hunters forget |
| It is also important to note that turkey hunting | | | | or do not even consider concealing their head, it is |
| season is in many states in spring and fall and | | | | one of the most important parts of the body to |
| temperatures, as well as rainfall, can vary greatly. | | | | be concealed. A turkey can easily spot a bright, |
| In spring, for example, a hunter might need lighter | | | | shiny face with no difficulty. Anything from ski |
| boots. In the fall, closer to winter, an insulated pair | | | | mask, net masks, to baseball hats and warm |
| of boots might be the best choice. There are also | | | | winter hats are available in the beautiful |
| rubber boots available, which are preferred by | | | | camouflage color. |
| some hunters that hunt in the more moist areas | | | | If the hunter does not like facemasks, |
| of the Deep South. If the budget is an issue, the | | | | camouflage paint can also be used. Newer on the |
| midway, a lightly insulated boot, might be the way | | | | market are camouflage glasses. These glasses |
| to go. Warm socks might be more economical for | | | | prevent the turkey or any other game that is |
| the wallet. Also keep in mind that the hunter | | | | hunted from seeing the bright white or other |
| might have to walk many miles in his boots to | | | | colors, and shine in the hunter’s eyes and |
| get to the hunting place and back and this is why | | | | therefore the animal will not run away. |
| comfort is one important factor. Also, if the hunt | | | | |