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bjrogg:
I totally agree don't think color matters near as much as shape. Movement and smell biggest things to put on high alert. It's funny sometimes in tractor if you going across field straight at them you would be amazed how close you can get. They hear the sound but there use to that they don't really seem to notice the tractor coming straight towards them but as you get close you can see them watching the thread of the tires moving. They really concentrate on that movement. Of course if you turn tractor and start to move sideways to them as the  yuppers say" in a flash there he was gone".
Bjrogg
PS fox seem almost the Same. If the snow is not crunchy you can stand up and slowly walk "sneak straight at them wind in you face. They sleep in the open fields, if you are ready to freeze when they lift their head up to look around (and they will look around) they either don't see you or think you're a post or something. I have gotten less than 30 yards several times before they noticed me and jumped up, I always wait till they get up its more sportsmanship and really fun to see how close you can get. I started doing this with 223 but wasn't enough challenge switched to shotgun have gotten at least 9 fox and 2 coyotes this way. Might have to try bow next but their pretty small target after the fur is off
Bjrogg

bjrogg:
Having rambled on a bit there. After their on full alert anything can do it

Lumberman:
I am pretty sure that studies done by Charles Alseimer (don't remember how his name is spelled) and others showed that deer could differentiate certain colors much more than others, seeing greens and blues better than orange and reds. I think they are spot white movement best as this is what their tail and throat is, allowing them to take cues from one another with the most ease.  I have had deer within a few feet of me with no blind or extra cover but wearing a face mask and gloves. Seems like ten yards is as close as I have been without a face mask though. I think they spot the white even without movement as being a little out of place.. A Yellow Osage bow however, I wouldn't hesitate or fret over going ground hunting with one. White is a big no no for me though

Pappy:
As long as it isn't shiny , I don't worry about it at all.  ;) :) I put a last coat of Satin Polly or 000 steel wool on the bows I plan on hunting with.
 Pappy

BowEd:
Good subject.....I try to keep all shine down too no matter what the color.I don't like white though for some reason....lol.Lumberman I believe is right.A deer suffers from a 90% nervous breakdown all of it's life especially during hunting season.If it catches a movement it will stare until it confirms it's dangerous or not,but if the deer smells you during this stare the game is over.It's the clincher.Smelling you before they see you is a clincher too.They trust their nose above all.My hunting clothes stay in a covered barrel when not used with sage and golden rod[plants around me during the fall].
That being said though shots are taken at 5 yards still,and it's good for me to practice those type shots.I've shot right over them before,and visa versa a deer seeing my bow arm move to get a shot too.All together ai'nt nothing like the rush of a close encounter.....lol.Except a couple things which are'nt appropriate to talk about on here......lol.

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