orange for bear?

[pjb3]

Got a spring tag, do you have to wear orange or not?

[Turner89]

You don't for fall bear as long as there is no modern deer or elk. Havnt checked for sure , but doubt it.

[washelkhunter]

Nuthin wrong with orange is there?

[bear hunter]

I always do just ,because I look like a bear . I was bow hunting elk one year. A friend radioed and said he was watching me. I said I don't see you and he then said look across the at the road over a mile away. I could see a little truck. I looked with the bino's and yup I see you. He said he thought I was a bear going up the steep hill. That got me thinking. So I always wear hunters orange at least a hat.

[timberghost72]

Funny I was thinking about this earlier today. I've had a bullet wiz by me in the past so whether its required or not I think I will  have orange on the spring hunt. I know only 25 permits for all of Monroe but better to be safe IMO. At least an orange hat. I personally think orange has no effect on your odds of harvesting an animal. Noise and smell have much more of an effect.

[Bob33]

It is not required for spring bear.

[D-Rock425]

It is not required for spring bear.

[Gutpile]

Probably shouldn't wear black. Or blue on the wet side. 

[h20hunter]

Nope....like the others said. However, I usually wear some color in the form of a hat. Don't wanna get shot.

[D-Rock425]

Nope....like the others said. However, I usually wear some color in the form of a hat. Don't wanna get shot.

dont meet many that do .  Also good idea to have some sort of orange to put on a bear after its down.  Never know who will start shooting at a black blob being packed out of the brush.

[h20hunter]

I keep some orange surveyor tape in the pack. When in the brush I would tape him up.

[pianoman9701]

If you don't know about whether you need orange, there are other things you don't know. Please read and re-read the regs so you do.

I have no problem with questions, especially if regulations are unclear and often, they are and I'm the one asking. But not knowing the regs if you're going hunting may indicate a lack of respect for your quarry and can put our sport in a bad light when infractions are made public.

[ghosthunter]

Camo orange the best of both worlds.

I like to pack orange hankie or two. Also comes in handy when you got to do your duty in the woods, hang it on a limb nearby.

[h20hunter]

I like the idea of tagging a branch or something when doing the knife work. If you think about it...being all hunched over and basically right on top of the animal you are less likely to be seen cleary by someone that may have their scope on you and is only seeing the bear.

[pianoman9701]

I like the idea of tagging a branch or something when doing the knife work. If you think about it...being all hunched over and basically right on top of the animal you are less likely to be seen cleary by someone that may have their scope on you and is only seeing the bear.

Great suggestion.

[Blacktail Sniper]

Answer can be found on page 15 of the hunting pamplet:

"Anyone hunting in an area
that is open for modern
firearm deer or elk hunting
must meet hunter orange
requirements if they are
hunting any of the following
species: Bear, Bobcat,
Cougar, Coyote, Deer, Elk,
Fox, Grouse, Hare, Rabbit, or
Raccoon."

[taylorb]

I carry two bright hunters orange handkerchief's - when I go into a 'reduced' visibility area I will tie one on my hat or pack or both...

[washelkhunter]

Always a good idea to wear some orange while afield, esp in the trees and high brush IMO?

[h20hunter]

I agree....100%

[bobcat]

Just don't wear black, and you should be fine. I don't believe I've ever worn orange except when required by law.

[pjb3]

Answer can be found on page 15 of the hunting pamplet:

"Anyone hunting in an area
that is open for modern
firearm deer or elk hunting
must meet hunter orange
requirements if they are
hunting any of the following
species: Bear, Bobcat,
Cougar, Coyote, Deer, Elk,
Fox, Grouse, Hare, Rabbit, or
Raccoon."

Not sure if "spring" was different

[pjb3]

If you don't know about whether you need orange, there are other things you don't know. Please read and re-read the regs so you do.

I have no problem with questions, especially if regulations are unclear and often, they are and I'm the one asking. But not knowing the regs if you're going hunting may indicate a lack of respect for your quarry and can put our sport in a bad light when infractions are made public.

I was just clarifing, obviously its a good thing to wear but not "LEGAL" to do so,
JUST ASKING 

[bear hunter]

I carry two bright hunters orange handkerchief's - when I go into a 'reduced' visibility area I will tie one on my hat or pack or both...

  handkerchief's, , women. I think you might be on to something. 

[pianoman9701]

If you don't know about whether you need orange, there are other things you don't know. Please read and re-read the regs so you do.

I have no problem with questions, especially if regulations are unclear and often, they are and I'm the one asking. But not knowing the regs if you're going hunting may indicate a lack of respect for your quarry and can put our sport in a bad light when infractions are made public.

I was just clarifing, obviously its a good thing to wear but not "LEGAL" to do so,
JUST ASKING 

No problem. Have a good hunt!

[saylean]

I carry an orange vest with me when I go bear hunting, if I hit the brush, I where it. Too many trigger happies out there not to.