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Wear woolen clothing with either a brushed nap or a softweave; this is, perhaps, the best material for quietness andcomfort.

The ideal color is something neutral such as forest green orsomber brown. But, since the bow hunters are getting numer-ous, some attention should be paid to safety. Red is the tradi-tional safety badge although it is not the easiest color to seein the woods. The conventional black and red plaid is farfrom a safety factor as a hunter clad in one of these traditionalsuits cannot be seen beyond one hundred yards in the forest.Yellow or orange can be seen much better. But, since huntersare looking for red, it is best to honor the custom, for the

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