If GORE® OPTIFADE® Concealment is based on animal vision and all ungulates see alike, why are there different patterns?
Ungulate vision is consistent across many species – for instance, elk and whitetail deer have virtually the same visual acuity and color sense. All GORE® OPTIFADE® Concealment patterns are effective in concealing a hunter from ungulate prey. However, we further optimize the each pattern by considering the style of hunting and the physical environment of the hunt. Open Country is optimized for spot-and-stalk hunting in western mountain or open terrain environments. The new Forest pattern is optimized for tree stand hunting in a wooded environment.