Can Deer See Green Light?

Deer do not see the world the way we do. Their eyes are built differently, with more rods (good for low light) and fewer cones (good for color). Here’s the breakdown:

• Deer are essentially “colorblind” to reds and oranges. To them, those colors look more like shades of gray or brown.
• They see blues and short-wavelength light really well. That’s why UV-bright clothing or detergent-treated camo can actually stand out to them.
• Green light? Deer can see it, but not as vividly as we do. Their vision is shifted toward the blue side of the spectrum, so green shows up more like a muted grayish tone.

👉 In hunting terms:

• Green light is much less alarming to deer than white or blue light, and it helps hunters see without spooking game.
• That’s why many use green (or red) lights for night setups — it balances visibility for the hunter while staying relatively low-profile to the deer.

👉 Bottom line: Deer pick up blue and UV light best, while greens, reds, and oranges are muted to them. That’s why green lights are popular for hunting buggies and setups — they help you see without alerting them.

The Trail Buggy electric hunting golf cart is equipped with dual color white/green Predator Series Blackout LED Light Bars.