Do you think wearing camouflage clothing for hunting is necessary?  

I agree,my dad taught me to hunt as well and I have never worn camo and have been quite successful taking alot of small game, deer, turkey, etc. i have even sat right out in the open on a deer trail and arrowed a deer at 5 yards away, and of course no camo on. i have done the same thing with turkeys as well. My best friend wears camo and that is fine with me, i believe being still and quiet as well as watching the wind direction and all those factors are more important then color. I prefer to wear coveralls in dark navy blue and that blends in well with surroundings like shadows and trees. i believe alot of the camouflage is a money making racket but if people want to use it ok by me, but not me.

Sorry about that. I forgot to log my wife out before I responded. The above answer to your response is really mine.

I hunt with navy blue coveralls and have shot deer, turkey, with bow and arrow as well with shotgun, i hunt in a state where rifles are only used for squirrels and varmints. I have even sat wide open and shot deer with a bow and turkey with shotgun. i use no decoys, 20 gauge shotgun with high brass 2 3/4 inch shells, # 6 shot which is a load for small game. No super loads and i give the game all chances, i do not use blinds either. If people use all these things fine, but the challenge of getting game the hard way is what gives me great joy, even when i have little time to hunt, good hunting!

I have done alot of hunting in the last 41 years and i have never wore camo as a matter of fact most of my friends say I was a little nuts because before orange was mandatory in pa. I always wore natural colore like black or brown pants and a brown or tan jacket.My most used weapons for big game are a 22/250,a 50cal. cap and ball rifle, or a 44 mag. revolver, I also archery hunt with a recurve and a compond bow until my back and shoulder started acting up then i switched to a crossbow, all in all in the last 40 years i did not wear camo and i have bagged a deer doe or buck every yyear except 3,1 bear, about 10 turkeys,and 1 wild boar. If you know your area and the game you are hunting a little sence and stay downwind is all you need.

I am glad you enjoy hunting and i know your grandfather has taught you well. My dad taught me how to hunt and we never have used camo and feel just a part of hunting as anyone else. I believe game see movement and camo offers no help but each to his own and feel what you think is right. i have shot a host of game and feel camo is not necessary but of a tool for businesses to make money. But do what you feel is best and maybe try sometime hunting without camo and see what happens.

glad to hear your husband is filling the freezer. Smell is important but watching the wind is critical, especially with deer, elk, and most big game. We should all be clean in the woods not just for animals but sure is nice for humans as well. Being quiet, still, watching the wind will put alot of game in the freezer, God bless.

LOL, check the pics in my profile if you'd like to see what he got this year. I may never run out of pork chops, steaks, ribs & roasts. LOL Thanks for the BR. ;)