Hunting shirts are an essential part of hunting apparel. To state the obvious, a shirt is an essential part of any outfit, but a good hunting shirt is equally functional as it is fashionable.![]()
You should buy hunting clothes appropriate for the conditions you'll be in and the animal you're hunting. In general, you should wear three layers: a moisture wicking baselayer, a warming midlayer, and a waterproof outer layer. It's recommended that you dress this way to not only stay warm and dry, but also so you can shed layers if you get too hot.
With that said, the hunting shirt you buy depends on the conditions, game, and layer. Since the outer layer is usually a jacket, you'll wear hunting shirts for your base and mid layer. The weather and temperature will dictate if you wear a hunting t-shirt or long-sleeve shirt.
Camo is not always necessary for hunting. Many hunters don't wear any camo -- they might just wear jeans and a flannel -- and still harvest game each season. But for certain types of hunting and certain types of game, you improve your chances of success if you wear camo.
Most animals see differently than humans, so it's important to wear camo that conceals you from those sorts of animals during a hunt. Birds, for example, have great eyesight and recognize color. Predators like coyotes see on a grayscale with shades of blue, but they're still capable of picking up on things out of the ordinary. Therefore, it's best to blend in with the environment.
Deer have unique eyesight. They see blues, greens, yellows, and even UV light, but they don't see reds very well. This largely means you should avoid wearing anything with blue in it and instead wear patterns that allow you to blend with the environment. Additionally, most areas require you to wear orange hunting safety gear as well.
Also, if you need to wear a camo pattern, it's generally best practice to wear a consistent pattern with each layer.
At OpticsPlanet, we have a wide variety of hunting shirts and hunting pants. They vary by size, style, camo pattern and more. We also carry top brands like Under Armour and Browning, and more. We also offer free shipping on most orders $49 or more. Suit up this hunting season with OpticsPlanet!
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