What to Wear Coyote Hunting: Camo, Color and Layers

What to wear coyote hunting: camouflage that matches your terrain, a face mask and gloves to hide skin, quiet layers you can sit still in, and boots for cold ground. Coyotes have sharp eyes and a strong nose, so concealment, staying still and playing the wind matter more than any single piece of clothing.

Below we cover camo, color, layers and scent, plus what to wear around camp. Shop coyote shirts and hoodies in our coyote hunting collection.

What do you wear while coyote hunting?

HuntWise's coyote gear guide says "Coyotes have keen eyesight. So, camo patterns suited for your hunting environment (woodlands, prairies, snow, etc.) paired with a well-brushed hide can help keep you out of sight. Wearing face masks and gloves is also important to hide exposed skin" (HuntWise: Must-Have Coyote Hunting Gear). A simple checklist:

• Camo jacket and pants matched to the ground you hunt.
• Face mask or head net and thin gloves.
• Warm, quiet base and mid layers.
• Insulated, waterproof boots.
• A seat cushion so you can sit still for a full stand.

Should you wear camo coyote hunting?

Most predator hunters do, because a coyote often comes in looking for the source of the call. Match the pattern to the background: brush and timber patterns in woods, tan and grass tones on prairie, and white or snow patterns in winter. Breaking up your outline and staying still behind cover matter just as much as the pattern.

Check your state's rules. Some states require blaze orange during certain seasons even for predator hunters. Follow your state wildlife agency's regulations.

What color is best for coyote hunting?

For how animals see color, read what colors deer can see and is camo necessary for elk hunting.

How to dress in layers for a cold coyote stand

Coyote season is often winter, and calling means sitting still for 15 to 30 minutes per stand. Walk in lighter to avoid sweating, then add a warm layer once you sit. Choose fabrics that do not swish or crackle when you raise your rifle.

Do you need scent control for coyotes?

The same HuntWise guide warns "A coyote's nose knows when something is up" and suggests unscented detergents, sprays and wipes, "but always play the wind." Clothing helps a little; setting up downwind of where you expect the coyote helps far more.

What to wear around camp and off the stand

Back at the truck or at camp, comfort wins. Many predator hunters keep a hoodie and a coyote-themed shirt for the drive, the cleanup and photos with the crew. These are casual apparel for camp and gifts, not technical camo or blaze orange safety gear.

Our coyote hunting shirts and hoodies

Our coyote designs come in several styles, including T-Shirt, Long Sleeve Shirt, Sweatshirt, Hoodie and Zip-Up Hoodie, all with a vivid all-over sublimation print and your name. The Hoodie style is polyester with a soft brushed inner fleece, ribbed cuffs and hem and a lined hood, good for cool mornings and evenings.

• Coyote hunting camouflage custom name shirt, from $29.99.
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• American flag predator camouflage hunting shirt, from $29.99.
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FAQ

What do you wear while coyote hunting?

Terrain-matched camo, a face mask and gloves, quiet warm layers and insulated boots.

Should you wear camo coyote hunting?

Most hunters do because coyotes have sharp eyes, but staying still, using cover and playing the wind matter just as much. Follow any blaze orange rules in your state.

What color is best for coyote hunting?

Colors that match the ground: browns and greens in woods, tan on prairie, white and gray in snow.

Can coyotes smell you?

Yes. Set up with the wind in your face toward where you expect the coyote to come from.