The making of the Boneyard NonTypical pattern actually began nearly 30 years ago, when designer Scott Boerner was introduced to the world of deer hunting. Even before Scott was able to draw a bow at the legal draw weight of 40 lbs., he was out roaming in the woods looking for deer.

When I got my first bow, I remember having trouble pulling it back because I had to crank it up to the minimum legal weight of 40 lbs. to be able to hunt deer with it. My uncle, who made a living as a hunting guide in the Yukon, was in town for Christmas and had bought it for me.

It wasnt long before Scott had his first opportunity to harvest a deer but oddly enough, he had to share it with his older brother Chris. My brother and I were hunting behind the house and Chris was positioned about 150 yards from me. All of a sudden, I heard a ruckus coming from his direction and within seconds, there was a mature doe that ran right over by me and stood. I noticed that she had been shot so I got ready and took a shot but missed on my first attempt. Apparently she was still in shock and only took a couple of leaps. I got another arrow out and made a perfect shot on the second attempt. She ran 30 yards and dropped.”

With a little taste of success, Scott became even more passionate about hunting and the outdoor lifestyle and it began to reflect in other areas of his life.

But if Scott wasn't hunting, chances are he was drawing a picture....probably of a deer. As it turned out, Scotts artistic capabilities didn't go unnoticed when his 5th grade teacher (Mrs. Maher) frequently allowed him to work on art projects instead of school work and this kind of treatment would sustain even throughout high school. Scott would continue to sculpt his creativity and draw pictures of deer and other animals almost exclusively. After winning Best of Show for 3 consecutive years in the area High School Art Competition, it was time to find a career and furthermore, find a college.

It had always been clear to me to want to do something creative for a living. But growing up, the term starving artist was mentioned many times. I considered taxidermy because there just wasn't many opportunities for someone who could paint or draw. It was actually my high school art teacher, Lou Brackall, who thought graphic design would be a perfect career for me...so thats what I did.

After college and nearly 15 years later, Scott works as the Creative Director for a reputable Print Distribution and Promotions company in Terre Haute, IN. As a graphic designer, artist, and whitetail enthusiast, designing a new camo pattern would seem inevitable.

"A couple years ago, I was experimenting with a new style of painting using computer software when it dawned on me that there was a similarity between the way antlers and tree limbs grew and an idea came to mind. I thought it would be a really unique concept to have a camouflage pattern that utilizes the shapes of antlers, intertwined with native branches and leaves. But after giving it some thought, it was clear to me that this might not be a safe alternative to other field camo patterns."

In an attempt to make the pattern safer for hunting, Scott considered the idea of the antlers being predominantly covered with bark, thinking perhaps that could be a remedy for this dilemma.

And after some preliminary sketches with this concept, the new Boneyard NonTypical pattern was born. I really didn't know what to expect with this pattern but the more people I showed it to, the more I realized the connection that deer hunters had with it.