Anyone here work for Sitka?

Will.284 said:
What was the name on your business I might know it
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I owned and operated Stotler Archery for almost 10 yrs.
Hated having to give the business up due to the rich history the Stoler Brothers had in traditional archery but as mentioned some things in life happened and I sold it.
It has now been pretty much desolved by the guy I sold to.
Pretty sad about that.

So as to not completely highjack this thread, most my gear is KUIU and a little sitka and firstlight some camo some not.
I do believe especially in close quarters that the larger contrasting came patters can help break you up a bit and maybe buy you a few seconds at times.
The original KUIU pattern (vias I think) works well like this
 
Hunting apparel is all about function to me. Some of the more expensive brands do offer the advantage of function in fit, durability, ability to keep you dry and warm. I do not tolerate poor customer service. I found myself very comfortable in the woods over the past several days with mismatched clothing. The deer obviously did not like what I was wearing. 🤷.
 
Hard H2O said:
There are a lot of things that might not matter on their own. You start adding them up and they still might not mean you will kill an animal but all together they do not hurt. They might make an animal pause or not think you are human for just enough time to make the shot or to get ready for the shot.

Yes biggest thing is putting yourself in the right place ready to shoot. Keep quiet and still. But a bit of camo that helps you look like not a threat, a bit of scent control, playing the wind... it all adds up.

With gear, having clothing that is comfortable and helps you stay still. Having pockets that put your gear where you need it for less movement. Gear that will keep you cool when on the move so you are not perspiring or will handle moisture yet keep you warm enough so you are not shivering and fidgeting.

It all adds up.

Yep, you can hunt in jeans and a wool button up shirt. How itchy were those old shorts compared to what we have now? How well do jeans shed moisture and how much stretch do they have?
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I agree. When buying new clothing, it's not about just the camouflage. As long as it isn't shiney white plastic, I don't care what the pattern is. It's about the other creature comfort improvements: lighter weight, better water proofing, not noisy, better insulation, better fit, more tear resistance, scent control, better pockets, and the list goes on.
 
JustMe2 said:
I agree. When buying new clothing, it's not about just the camouflage. As long as it isn't shiney white plastic, I don't care what the pattern is. It's about the other creature comfort improvements: lighter weight, better water proofing, not noisy, better insulation, better fit, more tear resistance, scent control, better pockets, and the list goes on.
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One thing I appreciate in the better pants is the stretch. Climbing trees to put up a ladder or hang on stand or shooting over barriers it is nice to have the stretch.

Having my range finder and candy bars close at hand makes me happy.
 
Oh man.
For the active hunter, chasing bugleing bull Elk or getting into more remote areas the hip vents on pants and arm pits and my gosh the sip off merino long underwear are fricken great!:)
 
Hard H2O said:
I work for an outdoor retailer. I use Sitka gear. I sell Sitka gear.

This week in MN is always people coming in last minute for boots, clothes, and gear for the whitetail firearms opener. Many are surprised when we do not have their size. Many are annoyed that the cheap gear is gone and they might have to spend a bit more. We had a run on youth clothing and boots for the youth season and now for the firearms opener people are perplexed that we do not have much left in youth sizes.

I had a customer Saturday asking for some inexpensive bibs. I showed him some Gamehide and a couple of others. He called them garbage. I would not call them garbage but on a scale of good, better, best they are the good option. He wanted to try on XL when he was definitely an XXL. He did not like any of the options I showed him. I said OK let me show you what I wear. I took him over to Sitka and had him try on the Incinerator bibs and parka. He love it. Great ergonomics, side zips are great, light weight and not bulky. Then he looked at the price. He was a bit ****ed off. I showed him what his perceived budget would get him and what a bit more money would buy. He said he was tired of being uncomfortable in the woods. He left without buying anything. He was going to try to find something at the price he had in his head that matched the Sitka quality. I do not think he will have much luck. He does not need Sitka. He just needs to realize that the cheaper options are not garbage. If he wants to pay what he wants to pay he will have to temper his expectations as to how far his budget will go.

Respectfully Sitka is not the one to "ruin your week". You waited until the last minute.

You could go to a retailer and see what is still available and then plan ahead a bit better next year.

I love my Sitka stuff. I run with the Incinerator bibs and parka. Probably will not need much layering for this opener. Should be warmish.
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Not sure about your post and your point. If the web site has the item listed as available, and the OP was able to complete an order, then it's on the company if they didn't have the inventory to fulfill the order, regardless of how close to the hunt it was.
This is especially true if the company failed to reach out and explain why the order was cancelled: bad customer service in my opinion.
 
mightyman said:
I am 70 as of 10-31 and wear camo when i hunt. It is all mixed up stuff bought over the years

It simply feels good and keeps me warm. Columbia Gallatin Wool bibs, and who knows shirts and under garmets.
I know it matters not to deer… as i am not going to a fashion show..

But the truth is… u can wear whatever to hunt.. as long as it is clean, dont smell
I used to put my jeans and jacket in a box of pine needles and leaves for the off season… and store in our shed.

Here is a pic of me, my dad (passed) and best friend when i was 16 getting my 1st Turkey on VA… during Deer season… NO camo
Im n the middle… still have that ole Gray Wool Donkey coat!
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Y'all wasn't running any hounds after those deer were you back then. I use to live in Va for a while and had to get used to using a shotgun for everything. Killed a few deer with that 4 buck stuff but moved away for it after a little while and just went to O and OO shot. It's definitely a different type of hunting with dogs having deer stretched out in full speed. And then depending on what type of dogs they are you better get to your deer fast or you might be missing some chunks out. One hunting club had I think they are called walkers, those dogs would flat out kill deer if they caught one. I guess it dates kind of back to the old fox and the hound chase. Personally I really enjoy the western hunting the best and I practice a lot of long range shooting.
 

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