It is probably one of the most exciting times of the year for hunters - the driven hunt season. Drivers, hunting assistants and dogs all work towards that one moment, the moment when a piece of game appropriately replaces the shooter waiting in his stand, he can apply a clean shot and thus hunt down the game in a manner befitting the hunter.
In the driven hunt season, special attention is paid to the equipment and clothing. The latter in particular must meet high standards. Because driven hunts take place in autumn and winter and thus in the wet and cold season. Above all, the right JAcke or vest must do one thing on a driven hunt: Keep the hunter warm. Therefore, every hunter should ask himself the appropriate questions before purchasing his driven hunt equipment:
Which jacket or vest is best suited for a driven hunt? How much does such outerwear cost? Which fabric is suitable for such a driven hunt? What color should the outerwear have for driven hunts?
Questions upon questions arise for the hunter and especially young hunters regularly look for tips on the net to find the perfect driven hunt equipment.
Especially to the last of the above questions, the color of the appropriate jacket or vest for the society hunt, there are simple answers: The jacket should have a signal color that is conspicuous to the human eye and not particularly noticeable to the animal eye. In most cases, the hunter, especially the shooter, chooses a bright orange or signal red. These colors meet both of the above criteria.
It is always important that the chosen outerwear, whether it is a vest or a jacket, fulfills the appropriate function that the wearer needs. As a rule, the outerwear for shooters must mainly keep warm and also contribute to the safety of the shooter through its signal color.
The outerwear of dog handlers, on the other hand, should perform other functions as well. It should not only keep warm and protect by signal effect, but must rather also have an appropriate cut and weather protection, as well as some pockets in which the handler can store the most important utensils, and possibly also carabiners for fixing the leash or carrying out the welding strap.
By searching Gunfinder.com you can also use intelligent filters to find the ideal outerwear for the coming driven hunt season.
Furthermore, we would like to introduce you to a few of the most popular models below:
Deerhunter fiber fur reversible jacket Germania
With the fiber fur reversible jacket Germania from Deerhunter you are always well visible and well protected. Made of polyester fiber pile and equipped with a Deer-Tex® membrane and taped seams, this jacket is both silent and suitable for hunting in difficult weather conditions. The jacket is reversible to olive fiber pile side or signal orange smooth exterior. It has a 2-way front zipper and many other features.
Parforce dog handler driven hunting vest Hatz-Watz
Eye-catching, red-breasted driven hunt vest from Parforce -ideal for dog handlers on driven hunts. The robust outer material is equipped with a waterproof and yet breathable Huntex membrane to protect against moisture. Inside the vest is lined with so-called Diamond mesh lining, which ensures optimal air circulation.
Chevalier dog handler vest Chase
Functional and extremely robust vest Chase from CHEVALIER for dog handlers during tracking or as a signal vest for high visibility during social hunts. The robust Cordura® outer material is equipped with a waterproof and highly breathable membrane. Side ventilation zippers with mesh inserts along the entire length provide optimal ventilation, ensure optimum freedom of movement and allow the vest to be worn over a warm winter jacket.
Merkel Gear Jacket HELIX Reversible
The HELIX Reversible Jacket by MERKEL GEAR is a reversible fleece jacket perfect for driven hunts. The above average strong fleece quality of the jacket and the innovative cut the "HELIX Jacket" make it an exceptional garment for active hunters. The cut of the jacket is modern and yet just wide enough to be able to wear e.g. the BOREAS jacket made of G-LOFT underneath, which makes this combination completely winterproof!
Merkel Gear Realtree Blaze G-LOFT Jacket
The Realtree® BLAZE G-LOFT Jacket from MerkelGEAR is a warmly lined jacket in Realtree® signal print for motion hunting. A special cut gives the jacket a little more room around the shoulders and elbows, supporting a fast, fluid strike. Of course, the Realtree® BLAZE G-LOFT® jacket is wind and waterproof. The collar and napoleon pockets are lined with a particularly soft and warm microfleece.