![]() ![]() CNNs could identify the barks of 42 species with > 90% accuracy, and the overall accuracies showed a small difference between the two models. Here, we trained two convolutional neural networks (CNNs) with distinct architectures using a large-scale bark image dataset and applied class activation mapping (CAM) aggregation to investigate diagnostic keys for identifying each species. However, ever since computer vision algorithms surpassed the identification ability of humans, an open question arises as to how machines successfully interpret and unravel the complicated patterns of barks. Previous studies regarding bark identification have mostly contributed quantitatively to increasing classification accuracy. There were several attempts to utilize leaves and flowers for identification however, bark also could be beneficial, especially for trees, due to its consistency throughout the seasons and its easy accessibility, even in high crown conditions. Humans, turkeys and other animals see in trichromatic vision.The significance of automatic plant identification has already been recognized by academia and industry. Scientists have now learned, however, that deer can see colors in yellow and blue sepia tones, or in dichromatic vision. It was once thought that deer see only in black and white. There are dozens of types of oak trees, fortunately all have similar bark patterns, as do ash, cottonwood, sweet gum, maples, poplar, and several other common deciduous hardwood trees. Oak bark was also selected for UltimateCamo's first bark pattern because oak trees are widespread throughout most of the United States. Another reason hunters like to hunt in oak trees is because most oak species do not have branches until the trunk reaches the upper canopy, making it easy to put up tree stands. When deer season starts around September and October in most states, most hunters know deer head to the oak groves to fatten up on one of their favorite foods, acorn nuts, in preparation for the energy consuming rut. In researching the best bark pattern to use, we looked at the most popular trees used for tree stand hunting and found oak in particular was a commonly used tree and was perfect for our first pattern. UltimateCamo chose oak bark for its first pattern. With UltimateCamo's pattern you will not need to buy seasonal sets of camouflage clothing to match the continually changing foliage on and around the trees. Since bark does not change colors, UltimateCamo works in every season. ![]() Spring, summer, fall or winter, the natural habitat compliments UltimateCamo's pattern. UltimateCamo's pattern also works well when stalking through woods moving from tree to tree, or even just sitting on the ground. ![]() Additionally, bear hunting can also be done using tree stands to hunt from, especially when hunting over baits. Turkey hunters often use trees to hunt from as well, typically sitting at the base of the tree. This enables the wearer to merge well with the trees whether at the base or up in a stand. The tree's natural branches and leaves serve as a three dimensional compliment to our pattern rather than being a one dimensional part of it as with most competitors' clothes. Branches and foliage on deciduous trees generally grow out, away from the trunk. The most common method of hunting whitetails is from tree stands using bows or guns. He could not help but wonder why there were no modern tree bark camouflage patterns for people that hunt out of tree stands. For years the myth was that deer don't look up in trees which he learned was not the case. Andy recalled how over the years he had also observed that every once in a while deer would look up and clearly see him sitting in his stand even though he was wearing camouflage from head to toe with the wind in his favor. Looking across the field he could easily spot his friends in their tree stands and noticed they were easily visible wearing the latest high tech camo patterns available. In the fall of 2005, sitting in a tree stand waiting for the perfect buck. It all starts with an idea.Frustrated with current camo patterns that were available, an idea to "Be the Tree" evolved. ![]()
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