First - I'd suggest that the color black doesn't appear in nature, so that may be giving you away.
The biggest thing, though, is movement. In the forest, if you remain motionless, you're all but invisible. Any shades of green and/or brown will work fine, for the most part.
Our eyes are attracted to movement......ever seen a bird fly into a tree (the easy part)......but then try to find it sitting inthe tree? (impossible)
We have guys in our club who can't stay still in the woods, and are always the first to get hit.
Then we have guys who routinely get stepped on, simply because they know how to freeze. The slightest movement will give youaway.....turning your head......moving your gun......swatting a bug......
Work on your steath, and you'll probably have better luck.
That.....and if you're advancing through the woods looking for the enemy.....stop....look....listen......don't just stomp on through until you find contact, because if you find contact...you're dead. One instance of stopping, looking, and listening may take 5 or 10 minutes. It's all about patience.
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