I just ordered a Harkila Angus Hunting Coat. For years, I've wondered why we don't use leather for hunting jackets and coats. I have several coats made of several miracle fabrics, waterproof, windproof, breathable, with pockets and doodads and thises and thats. Why not a strong, leather hunting coat. It would be windproof, briarproof, warm and practically bullet proof, as well. The only drawback that I can see would be the weight.
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| Harlika Angus All Leather Hunting Coat
So, after quite a few online searches, I finally found a European manufacturer of something that was a hunting coat that might actually be useful in the field. Made in Scandinavia (I could not get the specific country), it appears well- made and rugged. Made of buffalo leather, I assume buffalo and not bison, they say it sheds thorns and water as well and is made to last a lifetime. We'll see about that. For the cost, it should last quite a while, I would hope. I can see where it will be useful in the winter months and bad weather casts, pheasants locked down in the drifts, that sort of thing. I'm pretty sure this is not going to be suitable for the Chukar hunter, but who knows? Will let you know when it arrives and I get back from my next expedition on 12 December chasing ditch rooters in the Dakotas.
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