Hunting clothing

[xausa]

This morning when I called up this web site, I was greeted by a photograph of a gentleman with a rather haughty expression on his face, apparently all ready to embark on an African hunt. Notable was the fact that he was wearing what appeared to be a pleated kilt made of camouflage cloth and was holding his hunting rifle upright with both hands resting on the muzzle.

I imagine the ticks and other members of the insect world must have greeted this choice of hunting wear with glee, since it offered an open pathway to the tenderest parts of human anatomy. They may have been disappointed, if the gentleman's knowledge of firearms safety was accurately reflected by his pose in the photograph. He might have shot himself or some other member of the hunting group before the hunt got truly started.

I would really like to know the identity of the gentleman depicted in the photograph and how his hunt turned out, if that information is available.

 

[SFRanger7GP]

You have to pick the right "hunts" to wear one.

 

[BeeMaa]

The wife and I each have a couple of kilts. I wouldn't consider them hunting attire for us...but you never know.

 

[Tally-Ho HUNTING SAFARIS]

on a completely seperate note
i had a gentleman hunt with me just a few weeks ago, in a kilt
worked pretty well

regards

 

[xausa]

I finally located the photo I was referring to. You can make up your own mind about this
gentleman.

 

[Red Leg]

The wife and I each have a couple of kilts. I wouldn't consider them hunting attire for us...but you never know.
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Dude ....... that baseball cap has got to go. You need to find a Balmoral bonnet or at least a Tam O'Shanter.

 

[CoElkHunter]

I finally located the photo I was referring to. You can make up your own mind about this
gentleman.


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Is that Townsend @Bob Nelson 35Whelen on a scrub bull hunt?

 

[BeeMaa]

Dude ....... that baseball cap has got to go. You need to find a Balmoral bonnet or at least a Tam O'Shanter.

I had a Bamoral (shaved close so it would pass military inspection) packed in my bag for the Alexandria Christmas Walk, but for the pre-party...a ball cap is fine. For a more formal occasions I have a Glengarry.

 

[318AE]

I finally located the photo I was referring to. You can make up your own mind about this
gentleman.


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Looks like he’s holding up a creedmoor to me!

 

[SFRanger7GP]

I finally located the photo I was referring to. You can make up your own mind about this
gentleman.


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He is actually wearing one of the "tacticool" pseudo kilts. But it appears as if he is enjoying himself. I want to believe the rifle is cleared for the photo.

I would like to know the story behind this photo and see a trip report.

 

[curtism1234]

The wife and I each have a couple of kilts. I wouldn't consider them hunting attire for us...but you never know.
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Gunn?

 

[CoElkHunter]

Gunn?

Caliber?

 

[BeeMaa]

Gunn?

Blaser of course.

Caliber?

You will need to verify with Mrs BeeMaa, but I'd call it a mid-bore.

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

@ BeeMaa
And here's me thinking that the man wears the pants in the relationship. Oh well I suppose you believe in equality so you can both were skirts to.
Next you will be telling me you borrow the wifes bra and knickers as well.

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

Is that Townsend @Bob Nelson 35Whelen on a scrub bull hunt?

@CoElkHunter
Could be mate that's a fine looking gent, but I don't think I have the legs for a wee kilt and I would have to replace the spoon with an ammo wallet. Love the hat.

 

[Rocked and Loaded]

This morning when I called up this web site, I was greeted by a photograph of a gentleman with a rather haughty expression on his face, apparently all ready to embark on an African hunt. Notable was the fact that he was wearing what appeared to be a pleated kilt made of camouflage cloth and was holding his hunting rifle upright with both hands resting on the muzzle.

I imagine the ticks and other members of the insect world must have greeted this choice of hunting wear with glee, since it offered an open pathway to the tenderest parts of human anatomy. They may have been disappointed, if the gentleman's knowledge of firearms safety was accurately reflected by his pose in the photograph. He might have shot himself or some other member of the hunting group before the hunt got truly started.

I would really like to know the identity of the gentleman depicted in the photograph and how his hunt turned out, if that information is available.

Funny enough, I know a Highland sportsman who regularly wears a kilt. One big exception, however, is when he goes out shooting, where he prefers tweed plus fours with shooting socks. He avoids wearing a kilt when shooting because the biting midges are such a problem, ticks as well.

On the other hand, I’ve found ticks on myself in spite of wearing trousers or shorts. If they’re around, they will find a way in regardless, though I see the logic of not making it any easier for them.

 

[Rocked and Loaded]

Dude ....... that baseball cap has got to go. You need to find a Balmoral bonnet or at least a Tam O'Shanter.

I prefer a deerstalker.

 

[CoElkHunter]

I had a Bamoral (shaved close so it would pass military inspection) packed in my bag for the Alexandria Christmas Walk, but for the pre-party...a ball cap is fine. For a more formal occasions I have a Glengarry.

Since many/most of us critens here have no idea what a Balmoral, Tam ‘O Shanter or Glengarry headwear looks like, maybe some photos of them would be in order? Until then, this is MY “formal” head gear, which I purchased in RSA during my one and only African hunt this past June. It’s oil skin! LOL

 

[CoElkHunter]

Funny enough, I know a Highland sportsman who regularly wears a kilt. One big exception, however, is when he goes out shooting, where he prefers tweed plus fours with shooting socks. He avoids wearing a kilt when shooting because the biting midges are such a problem, ticks as well.

On the other hand, I’ve found ticks on myself in spite of wearing trousers or shorts. If they’re around, they will find a way in regardless, though I see the logic of not making it any easier for them.

Permethrin!

 

[Rocked and Loaded]

Since many/most of us critens here have no idea what a Balmoral, Tam ‘O Shanter or Glengarry headwear looks like, maybe some photos of them would be in order? Until then, this is MY “formal” head gear, which I purchased in RSA during my one and only African hunt this past June. It’s oil skin! LOL

This is a Balmoral bonnet (a tam o shanter is similar).

This is a glengarry.