Will be doing a Whitetail hunt in Texas the last part of November. Would like some advice as to what the best color camo would be best and maybe a suggestion as to weight of clothing. Appreciate any help you can offer. Thank you, Smoker
Posts: 215 | Location: NYS | Registered: 23 August 2003
What part of Texas? It's 1100 miles north to south and 800 miles across; lots of different climates and vegetation.
Panhandle is plains like Kansas, Eastern is heavy woods and any hardwood pattern works, coastal is a mixed bag but mostly hardwoods, Hill Country (central) is brushy/oaks/rocks and for the south, look for a brand called "Bushlan" (no "d"). Western is dry country like AZ, NM.
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Posts: 11143 | Location: Texas, USA | Registered: 22 September 2003
Tiggertate and M16, thanks for your reply's. I'll be hunting in the Kingsville area. Hope that gives you a better idea of the type of land that's there. M16, I thought the outfitter might just have forgotten to mention camo and what types of cloths to bring but as you put it " No camo at all". I checked the average temp for that area in Nov. and it calls for average highs ~ 75* and lows ~ 55*. Thats summer weather where I caome from. Thanks again guy's, Smoker
Posts: 215 | Location: NYS | Registered: 23 August 2003
I figured this would be a good excuse to buy some new stuff. Kingsville is South Texas and while it's true that temps are usually mild it can get nasty wet cold under the right conditions so bring lots of layers.
Fancy camo really isn't needed for most rifle hunting but all your buddies will think Bushlan looks really cool. Never see it outside of the region but you can find it EVERYWHERE in South Texas.
"Experience" is the only class you take where the exam comes before the lesson.
Posts: 11143 | Location: Texas, USA | Registered: 22 September 2003
If you are sitting in a box with a rifle cammo is of no concern. and plese dont wear that stuff to town. nothing looks more silly than some dude in town all cammoed up ready to hunt. it would be better to smell like fresh earth in your hunting clothes than smell of eggs sausage and pancakes. In any event all cammo works pretty well even if it doesent match and hawian shirts work pretty well on color blind deer.
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Posts: 1624 | Location: TEXAS | Registered: 04 June 2005
Crusher's right; don't put on your actual hunting clothes until just before leaving to set up. I keep mine outside in a bag so the smoke/cooking grease/cigars/whiskey airborn particles don't smell 'em up.
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Posts: 11143 | Location: Texas, USA | Registered: 22 September 2003
tiggertate, I think you figured me out. This IS a good reason to buy some new stuff! Hmm, light weight wet weather gear....yep thats what I need...don't have any. I'll have to get searching Cabelas or LL Bean...wouldn't want them Texans to think I was cheap wearing Wally world stuff . Smoker
Posts: 215 | Location: NYS | Registered: 23 August 2003
Originally posted by Smoker: tiggertate, brown or green? I'm guessin brown. Smoker
Probably still a lot of green around in November (or December, for that matter). I don't think the deer will care which color you pick, though. I have some of each.
Posts: 8773 | Location: Republic of Texas | Registered: 24 April 2004
Kingsville is green year round. Frankly, I'm not the guy to say where brown belongs because the only time South Texas was that color was 1953 after 1001 days of no recordable precipitation. If you stop in a smalltown Post Office you'll often see old plaques to that fact.
Pearsall is a neat place too but a little out of your way. If I had the time I'd go to Glick Twins in McAllen and load up but that's a little far for you too.
All that said, brown may work back home.
"Experience" is the only class you take where the exam comes before the lesson.
Posts: 11143 | Location: Texas, USA | Registered: 22 September 2003
Just went on the Grandslam site and they have a store in Bishop. I have to go right through that town to get to kingsville. I'll give them a call and see if they carry a decent supply. I'm thinking brown would work here also. Late fall and early winter gets that look. Smoker.
Posts: 215 | Location: NYS | Registered: 23 August 2003
On CDH’s reply, I remembered a store that sold a camo shirt similar to the habitat CDH described. A little search came up with the store and shirt I thought about:
It is pricy, but if you are real particular to hunting clothes matching the habitat, this may be it.
Maybe CDH and other Texans can advise whether that is a good shirt or not. It does not seem that the store sells pants in the same pattern, but I think brown pants or some bushlan pants as Triggergate pointed out may be good.
Good luck in your search for camo and with your hunt!
Narrows it down just perfect....the King Ranch is my destination! Shirt is nice. Can't imagine hunting in short sleeves though. Got to do a bit more researh on the Bushlan jackets as I really don't have a light weight water proof jacket. Really appreciate your help folks. Smoker
Posts: 215 | Location: NYS | Registered: 23 August 2003
Nothing wrong w/ some Wally World camo apparel especially, when you get it on red tag after the season. I've gotten some amazing deals on the ole' "Red Tag" sales. My wife says it's just a good excuse for more junk.
Have a Good One,
Reloader
Posts: 4146 | Location: North Louisiana | Registered: 18 February 2004
Put the old running 'W' on something and the price triples! The brush jeans and jacket are nice (I've been in the King Ranch store several times inthe last few years), but personally I think Carhartt or plain old Wrangler brush pants work just as well...in fact I think the brush jacket and pants shown are Carhartt with the King Ranch brand on them. The store has some incredible leather and curio items though...you should try to make time for a visit.
As for the camo pattern, interesting! Should work fine, but I wouldn't make a special trip just for it.
If you are hunting the King Ranch, you probably will not have to get out of the truck unless you just want to. It is usually hunting either from an elevated seat on the back of a truck or from a high box blind, but the outfitter should accomidate whatever you want to do. You will probably have 10k acres or more at your disposal. Have fun!
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Posts: 1780 | Location: South Texas, U. S. A. | Registered: 22 January 2004
CDH, didn't know that the 'Truck' was outfitted that way. I was told I would be taken out in a truck but didn't know it was like that. Even better for me as I had a couple of joints replaced last year....kinda like a drive-by Smoker
Posts: 215 | Location: NYS | Registered: 23 August 2003
Might want to take one of their nilgi while on the King! Get a big blue bull for the wall or a nice cow for the freezer. Also take the 7 ft bay fishing rod. A lot of big red fish along the shoreline. A wonderful place to hunt/visit. Have a blast.
Also take the 7 ft bay fishing rod. A lot of big red fish along the shoreline.
If you are interested in fishing, I know several bay and offshore guides personally. I fish that shoreline regularly (25 minutes by boat from my house), and it can be really hot in the fall. The redfish migrate to the gulf for spawning, and man are they hungry!
If you don't have a 'bay rod', any solid 6-7.5 foot rod oyu can cast well with 10-14 lb line will work, but saltwater reels will survive a weekend out much better than the old Zebco 33 style!
Believe nothing, no matter where you read it, or who said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense.
Posts: 1780 | Location: South Texas, U. S. A. | Registered: 22 January 2004
If you arent hunting in a blind and are hunting in south Texas you need to be using Brush Country Camo. No other camo is better suited for Texas, period. You can find them at: http://www.brushcountrycamo.com/ Tell them Ryan Campbell sent you
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Posts: 729 | Location: Central TX | Registered: 22 April 2005
Any camo will work. Mossy Oak Break Up is one of the most versatile. With that said, I hunt a lot in Brush Country. I like it more that the Bushlan personally. Here is the link again: Brush Country Camo Link
And by the way, you will be welcome almost anywhere with your camo on. Texas is a very hunter friendly place. We often go for breakfast or lunch after a morning's hunt in full camo.
Thanks for the info folks. Been trying to contact the store in Bishop, ( Brushlan products ), as I will be going right through that town on my way to the ranch. Not kowning the weather there, other than the internet weather reports, I'm not sure what weight of stuff to buy. I see they have a jacket, but it's insulated and i'm not sure I need that much protection??? Smoker
Posts: 215 | Location: NYS | Registered: 23 August 2003
Smoker, the last part of November will probably put you early in the rut and also a time when the weather can change from 80's to 30's with the passing of a front. Likely to be 50-80 but possible to have 35-70 and rainy. Ya pays ya money and takes ya chances with Texas weather. I would not buy the insulated unless it proves to be useful on hunts other than S. Texas. Have a great hunt and you will see some great whitetail country on the King.
muygrande, thanks for the advice. I was looking for a light water resistant jacket in the brushlan camo but all I could find was the insulated jacket that both sources I had offered. I should be all set now. Next is working up a good load for my new rifle. Smoker
Posts: 215 | Location: NYS | Registered: 23 August 2003
. Smoker
It's the Kings Ranch store.
