Bowhunting with poncho?

Larry Dean · February 25, 2022, 09:08:48 PM

My only issue is, I prefer still hunting and stalking with a back quiver. When I see a pheasant land anywhere near me, to heck with deer, there is a pheasant over there and I am off. I take the back quiver off at times, like if I am leaning against a tree, but when I am on the move or sitting up on a stool, I have it on.

George Tsoukalas · February 26, 2022, 09:45:03 AM

I used to use a poncho in the rain but now I don't hunt in the rain. I never had a problem shooting with one. Jawge

Larry Dean · February 26, 2022, 01:21:09 PM

I use to carry a rain poncho when it looked like it could rain, I had recurves with bow quivers back then. Even use a Big Jim Bush In A Bag for turkeys and sometimes deer, but it is for stationary use only, no running around. Something that completely changes the human outline works.

MnFn · February 26, 2022, 02:41:24 PM

Few people probably like to hunt in the rain, but when you are out all day it happens. I lost a chance on a nice bull elk because I had rain gear on and couldn't get out of it in time to work closer for a shot. He would have heard me coming. If I'd had a poncho I could have gotten it off in a couple of seconds. I carry a plastic one occasionally, now.

Larry Dean · February 26, 2022, 03:57:14 PM

I have switched to Frog Togs for rain. It is quiet and packs small, plus I can wear my back quiver. I have a Frog Tog hood made from a torn Frog Tog pants to put over my arrows and over the top of the back quiver.

TSP · February 27, 2022, 06:14:54 PM

Before spending alot of money on one you might try making your own...lots of DIY vids for that on U-Toob. Can get a blanket at Harbor freight or a surplus store. Like buying a pricey bow, best to try before you buy.

RIVERWOLF · March 01, 2022, 09:36:26 PM

Light synthetics won't react like wool . Good weight wool will insulate , move natural , blend into the envoiroment....as Ron has so graciously shared. Looking Good Ron

GCook · March 01, 2022, 10:22:30 PM

Some of us naysayers have worn ponchos more than we'd like. As a matter of fact they were standard issue.
Wool ponchos are warm, versatile and useful for many situations. I just wouldn't use one for bowhunting unless I were in a pinch.
I have a whole tote (two actually) of other warm clothes that do a great job that are more suited to movement and hunting.
I really like a poncho when camping. Also work great when your sleeping bag isn't adequate for the temps at night. Did I mention versatile?