Kilted Hunting

**Woodsheal** · 11th November 06, 05:23 AM

Here in the northeast US, we've been experiencing a lovely, extended "Indian Summer" with temps well above the seasonal norm (heck, the cursed grass is still growing! I was out mowing yesterday...).

Anyways, a week from today is opening day for regular deer season here. If this warmish weather holds, I'm thinking of heading out in my belted plaid ("great kilt") for a day's deer stalking. I hunt with a flintlock, so I'd be appearing as a 1740's highland hunter (I wear 18th C. garb for "period" hunting as a rule, anyways). My stuff is all red-based tartans, so I'll be quite visible to other hunters - and that's not really an issue as I'll be on family land with only a couple of well-known hunting partners.

I'll take some pics if I actually do this. Anyone else hunt while kilted?

**Frank McGrath** · 11th November 06, 06:13 AM

I have hunted in the deli at the local market while kilted. Does that count? I am too squeamish to hunt. I leave that to those that can and apprediate those who can and do.

**Tattoo Bradley** · 11th November 06, 07:55 AM

Not yet. But, I do plan to hunt for quail here in a couple weeks whilst wearing my "bark and leaf" O'Neille kilt.

**Freelander Sporrano** · 11th November 06, 07:58 AM

Does fishing count ?

**turpin** · 11th November 06, 08:38 AM

I have hunted for my sgian dubh, my socks, my keys, my.......

**beloitpiper** · 11th November 06, 08:42 AM

You hunt with a flintlock?!?! That's awesome! Take photos!

**David Thornton** · 11th November 06, 08:44 AM

I shoot clay kilted, have trained dogs kilted, but the thought of blood on a kilt keeps them out of the field during the season.

If I ever get to Scotland for stalkng or shoting, I will go kilted. Other than that, I am afraid the kilt is just comfortable after hunt attire.

David

**morrison** · 12th November 06, 02:46 PM

Originally Posted by Frank McGrath

I have hunted in the deli at the local market while kilted. Does that count? I am too squeamish to hunt. I leave that to those that can and apprediate those who can and do.

I fish the same way

I love doing all things outdoors. Hunting is not a favorite of mine. Stalking for the experience of it is fun, however. But killing it is for someone else. I love eating properly hunted food!!

**Angus** · 12th November 06, 08:45 PM

I'm planning on it. I went hunting in a kilt last year, the 13oz was a little light so this year I'm upgrading to a heavier weight.

I feel the same way about stand huntin'. I dont like heights. So I do the same thing and find a nice spot on the ground, next to a BIG tree for protection and wrap up like a burrito. I stay cozy and warm in my wool while waiting for the venison steaks to walk by.

**Livingston** · 13th November 06, 07:52 AM

I do my hunting with a digital SLR and 70-300mm lens. Used to hunt for meat but gave that up years ago when I found out that I just wasn't that good of a shot. :rolleyes: Now fishing is another story.