Kilted Hunting

[Woodsheal]

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]

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]

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]

Does fishing count ?

[turpin]

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

[beloitpiper]

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

[David Thornton]

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

[Woodsheal]

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

I'm not talking about one of my good, tailored kilts, but my plaid - which is meant for rough, outdoor use anyways. A little more mud and blood will just add to its character...!

[Foxgun Tom]

oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[corbinj]

I hunt in kilts, pheasants, quail, grouse, turkeys, geese. I dont hunt big game any more, if I did I would do it in a kilt. just watch for briars, ouch!! hey my dog is more tough than me, She hunts naked!