BLAZE ORANGE.

[3nails]

 I've been digging up some interesting facts. The decline in accidental shooting looks to be related more to when hunter education started than to when orange requirements started. After I get back from fishing I'll try and post some of those.

[Bob33]

I've been digging up some interesting facts. The decline in accidental shooting looks to be related more to when hunter education started than to when orange requirements started. After I get back from fishing I'll try and post some of those.

Both have made a difference. The following is from the link I previously posted. New York, like most states started mandatory hunter education programs in the 1960s:

Since 1960, the state legislature in New York has required that all first-time hunting license holders complete a hunter-education course. From 1965 to 1994, reported hunting injuries in New York decreased steadily from 157 (22.3 injuries per 100,000 licensed hunters) to 52 (7.2) and from 11 deaths to one death. In 1991, DEC reviewed hunting-injury reports and concluded that most hunting injuries were associated with violations of basic firearms safety rules. DEC also found that most hunters who were injured as the result of being "mistaken for game" or "in line of fire" were not wearing hunter orange at the time of injury (3).

In 1992, DEC initiated a campaign in New York to promote basic firearms safety and the use of hunter orange clothing through hunter education courses, meetings with hunter organizations, and advertisements in hunting literature. During 1992-1995, following the initiation of this safety promotion campaign, the average annual injury rate decreased 27% compared with the rate during 1988-1991.

[brush hunter]

I've been digging up some interesting facts. The decline in accidental shooting looks to be related more to when hunter education started than to when orange requirements started. After I get back from fishing I'll try and post some of those.

The decline in accidental shootings could also be due to the decline of hunters. I have had more bullets fly over my head wearing orange than not wearing it, and that would be within 1mile of the road.

[justaguy]

I've hunted with a guy that lost his gourd when we spotted a shooter about 600 yds out. Long story short, he almost shot me, even with my orange on, because he was so focused on the deer and not on the whole picture. Never hunted with him again and never will. My point is, some people get screwy out there and make bad decisions, whether by inexperience or lack of awareness.

If a little bit orange might save my life, why not? Every day I wear a little strap of cloth over my shoulder while I drive that the law requires that is there to help keep me safe, not impose the oppressive power of the MAN. I'll stack the cards in my favor anytime.

You guys wear orange or not, your choice and more power to you. I'll find my target, verify my target, and then reverify my target, but I don't trust the next guy with my life to do the same.

[Bob33]

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[Fishnclifff]

I don't see your point.

Gamie waiting at the truck because he saw a lack of orange, maybe?   

They were checking another party parked near us.
They didn't know we were there until we climbed out of the river bed.
I remember my brother saying he was sweating in the sweatshirt and the gamie told him--sweat don't hurt-bullets do.

[Fishnclifff]

My vest has dark branch patterns across it, so it's not a big, solid blob. does that help? The critters have never told me, but it makes me feel a little better.

I like being able to see where other hunters are, so I don't blow their setup by accident. And I like not getting shot... 

 

I have a similar vest

[trophyhunt]

I don't see what the big deal is. Deer cant see it, and other hunters can. Personally I think you'd be an idiot not to wear it. It is in no way going to harm your hunt.

they may not be able to see the color but they will pick out a solid shape that doesn't look common to them. I don't put my orange on until I get back by the road, get around the trail head or if I'm packing something out.

[huntnphool]

I don't get it. Who planted the idea in peoples heads that there are hunters out there firing at anything that moves? It may happen once a year in the whole country but you are a hundred times more likely to die in a car wreck on the way to your hunting spot than getting shot by a guy shooting willy nilly at everything. There are probably ten thousand things you are more likely to die from.
 I wear the required orange but only because it is the law. No other reason.

Imagine how many more idiots would be aiming at hunters while "glassing" with their rifle scopes if hunters were not required to where it.

[woodman]

I don't see what the big deal is. Deer cant see it, and other hunters can. Personally I think you'd be an idiot not to wear it. It is in no way going to harm your hunt.

I really disagree when I hear people say that deer can't see it. Deer can see brightness! Why don't they make camo blaze orange then?

[snowpack]

I haven't noticed it impacting any critters (maybe grouse a little).  I usually wear more than required.  There are some people out there that seem to have a few wires short out if they see an animal or think they have--many of them are young enough that they have to have had hunter's ed, but it's like they just do the opposite.

[justaguy]

They do make camo blaze orange. Lots of blaze orange camo.

http://www.google.com/search?q=camo+blaze+orange&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-Address&rlz=1I7ACGW&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=U6s0Ur-1AqWZiAKjjIDgDQ&ved=0CCkQsAQ&biw=1366&bih=657&dpr=1#imgdii=_

Pick one

[trophyhunt]

They do make camo blaze orange

yes, I had some and it's the only orange I'd use, when I put it on.

[Bob33]

Blue jeans are generally considered more visible to deer than an orange vest because of UV brighteners.

Orange camo is legal and breaks up the outline a bit more if you prefer.

I've had deer walk within five feet of me wearing solid orange.

It's a no brainer to me.

[woodman]

I guess that I phrased my response wrong. I just never see archery guys out there in full orange camo outfits. I have had deer pass within mere feet of me also. Normally when a buck does it, it is during rut when they have pretty much one thing on their mind or are very young and stupid.