The colors we can see aren't the issue
In part, color is little more than how we, or the deer, processes the light reflected, and specifically the wavelengths that are reflected verses absorbed by the object. Certain "colors" on things will obviously be more visible to the deer as the light is within the ranges they see better. So, the colors
the deer sees is an issue.
To that extent, I would think you would want to avoid wearing colors in the shorter blue wavelength regions. I would think some blue jeans might be more visible to deer, for example. I have nothing scientific to back that up, other than the understanding that deer do see better in that color range. I've never tested their reaction to different types of clothing, and I'm quite sure a skilled hunter can get his deer regardless of his clothing. I would think it would be an advantage though to wear things outside the deer's visible range.
If you meant it as typed, that the color
we see isn't the issue, well I guess I have to agree with that, but I never meant to imply that the issue was what we can see. As of yet, I'm not trying to hide from other hunters.
- the brighteners used in almost all detergents are in fact UV dyes.
That's a good point too. I've long preferred to just wash my hunting clothes with hot water, don't know if that's a good idea or not.
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