It seems that hunters today will need every advantage we can get in order to gain any edge we can on the game we are hunting. There are a ton of camouflage patterns on the market and choosing the correct one can be a daunting task. If we do not choose the right camo to hunt with we are setting of an alarm letting our game know just where we are. One of the biggest determining factors on the type of camouflage we need to choose is the location we are hunting. We will take a look at the different types of camo patterns and where some of these patterns suit you the most. After all one of the reason we use camouflage is to blend in with our surroundings.

Forest camouflage

Forest Hunting Camouflage

One of the most common places to hunt is in wooded areas. There are shades of green and black camo that will look much like the wooded area we hunt the most. This forest designs will include leaves, twigs, and branches that will blend into the wooded surrounding. This type of camo can use oak patterns, cypress patterns, piney woods patterns as well as patterns that will match the time of the year you are hunting such as the winter when the trees are bare. The time of the year is important because during the early fall hunting seasons there are leaves and cover still on the trees in the south. You will need to choose a camo with a leafy pattern. Later in the hunting season when the trees are bear you will need to change your pattern to match the situation.

Grasslands camouflage

Grasslands Hunting Camouflage

Hunters who are located in marshy areas will need to choose a pattern that will look like grass blades as well as grass shadows and reeds. The colors should be green and brown replicating the marshy land areas. Some deer hunters will hunt marshy areas but this landscape is mostly for water fowl hunters such as duck and geese. Be sure to choose the pattern that will most represent the area you are hunting. Some areas will have more reeds than grass and some places will contain more reeds than grass. This is important to know.

Woodlands camouflage

Woodlands Camouflage

The one thing to remember about the woodland patterns is that it will differ from the forest patterns. You will have some of the same green and brown combinations that you will find in the forest but there will be some black involved because the woodlands are more open than the forest areas. Some of the swampy areas where cypress trees and water are located will be a place where you will need to use a woodlands pattern. Remember the right combination of camo will depend on the area you are hunting. Look at your surroundings to be sure to gain the right combination to benefit you.

Snow camouflage

Snow Camouflage

Snow is also a popular choice for hunting. There are also variations of camouflage that can be used in snow areas. This areas will be more likely found in the north and northeast. There are camo patterns that are white only as well as camo patterns that are white with branches that represent areas of snow with trees and branches included.

Regardless of the area you hunt you will need to choose the right the right combination of camo to gain the edge you need. Blending in with the surroundings you are hunting will give you a great edge. There are a ton of camo patterns to choose from. I cannot in any way tell you about each pattern that is available to you. The best thing you can do before you purchase any type of camo apparel and equipment is to do your research and find a cam that will fit your needs.