northAZarcher Report post Posted November 8, 2015 Hello all, I'm fairly new to the sight but really interested in coues deer. I've taken many different species with the bow, and now have coues deer on my mind! I was wondering what you all use for clothing, pants in particular? I have expensive hunting pants but wonder if they will end up with holes? I'm thinking we are going to start in unit 21. Thanks for any info you may have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkaholic Report post Posted November 8, 2015 first off - open country - desert hunting isn't as easy as some types of hunting that you maybe familiar with second any desert/ lighter colored camo will work great - older the better cuz its a 99% chance it'll get ripped or torn desert is full of wait a second type plants - most call it catclaw where theres not catclaw almost every plant will either hook - tear or catch your good camo - its that or your not leaving a rode or trail I usually carry one of those little sew kits in my camping stuff - saved many a set of camo from early disposal . you do not have to buy expense stuff - very few days of really cold weather dress in layers and take on and off as necessary thru out the day into the evening 21 has no deer left and by the way 22 a much better area to hunt - lol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idgaf Report post Posted November 8, 2015 i cant really comment on the style of camo the majority of animals I have taken I have been wearing shorts or levis. I can say what ever style you wear in December wear in layers, the December desert is both cold and hot pending activity and time of day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
northAZarcher Report post Posted November 9, 2015 Thanks everyone for posting first off. I don't know if how I worded my question may have confused everyone?! I tend to do that! Lol! I've lived in AZ all my life. I know what the "dirty south " has as far as vegetation. The layering part I understand. I'm using a lot of first lite merino wool and know that most likely won't hold up down south. Just wanting suggestions for alternatives for pants if I have to go busting through the brush. Might be a search feature that I don't know how to use!!! Lots of great pictures of bucks on here! What beautiful, resilient animals they are. Thanks again for any help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Sparky Report post Posted November 9, 2015 I have read on here quite a bit about using snake gaiters or chaps. Seems like chaps would be the way to go busting through spiky type bushes. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
northAZarcher Report post Posted November 9, 2015 I have read about take tweezers also! That sounds painful! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattys281 Report post Posted November 9, 2015 Sitka gear is expensive, but my mountain pants I bought in '08 are still going strong and my 90% pants I bought a couple years later are holding up real well also. It's pretty tough stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
northAZarcher Report post Posted November 10, 2015 Sitka gear is expensive, but my mountain pants I bought in '08 are still going strong and my 90% pants I bought a couple years later are holding up real well also. It's pretty tough stuff. That's awesome. Even better that I get deals on sitka! Thanks for the info. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kadillackountry Report post Posted November 10, 2015 I've got a pair of the First Lite kanab pants and they have been great in the field. I wear them for everything from Quail hunting to winter hunts. Just have to layer underneath when its cold. Don't have any snags yet...knock on wood. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted November 10, 2015 17 degrees on the quad on the way out, 75 degrees in the middle of the day. good times Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Beavers Report post Posted November 11, 2015 I just wear green Carhart pants and then various brand camo shirts have your wife tweeze whatever out at the end of the day or just do it yourself.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobody Report post Posted November 19, 2015 You may actualy be suprised. As long as you have some break up pattern your probably OK. Yes I have worn the best which I consider Kings and can stand still and they won't see me but have also worn desert digital military and gotten the same results standing still. I have also stalked deer in both in August, December, January. Main thing just make sure your pattern as a human is broke up and be smart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaffer62 Report post Posted November 19, 2015 Make sure you have a poncho or some sort of rain attire. Last dec was sopping wet where I was at. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobody Report post Posted November 24, 2015 Rain gear is for vaginas in Arizon. Pick up your sack of balls and be a man. If you can't suck it up you might want to find another sport!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jgardner Report post Posted November 25, 2015 You cant go wrong with green or tan carhart jeans. They are really tough and pretty affordable. Although if you are willing to spend $150 on pants, the kuiu guide pant is pretty tough, lightweight, and comfortable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
