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Modern Firearm Big Game Hunters re: Hunter Orange
Armadillo:
I have to disagree with the requirement for blaze orange even though I wear it to avoid any fines. Like the post above me says.. Hikers, Joggers, Bikers, ect aren't required to wear it and theres no reason for that. My dad got in trouble a couple years ago for having a blaze orange coat that was too faded. It was pretty much like a light pumpkin/brown. The point im getting to is "what is the limit to which blaze orange can be". Its not defined anywhere so that leads me to believe that its more of a personal opinion of who ever is giving the fine to the hunter (ranger rick). Color is a certain amount of wavelength that is reflected by light. If there is no reasoning to where the line is drawn based on that and our experiences then the whole rule requiring blaze orange to be worn is baloney. If the rule isnt going to be lifted at least they need to apply it to the other users during hunting season
ICEMAN:
I agree. You aren't wearing it duck, turkey, coyote, bear, you name it. Personally I think the 400 inch requirement is bs. I would settle for an orange hat. The orange requirement is for ease of enforcement officers to find you.
Bighorse:
Well as far as gutting elk 40ft off the "established trail" ...............If indeed your were in "National Forest" I don't know the law but in Wilderness Areas you can't be shooting game that close to the trail. You actually have to be like over 100 yrds off the trail. I passed on shooting a bear for just that reason this year.
I wouln't do it because I don't want all the granolas getting upset over a stinky gut pile. Not to mention that poses an issue with bears. In WA thats maybe not a big deal but in AK leaving animal parts near a used trail is a major no-no.
As far as orange is concerned.........Why don't bear hunters have to wear it?
MikeWalking:
--- Quote ---As far as orange is concerned.........Why don't bear hunters have to wear it?
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Don't know what he's thinking. It's required any time Firearms can be used except for Upland Bird. Don't know about Duck or Spring Turkey.
--- Quote ---The ANTI'S will hate you. They might even let the air out of your tires.
--- End quote ---
Hmm? maybe if any anti-types ask why I'm in orange I'll just have to introduce my self as "Hannibal" :chuckle:
jackelope:
--- Quote ---Don't know what he's thinking. It's required any time Firearms can be used except for Upland Bird. Don't know about Duck or Spring Turkey.
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only when hunting bears when a modern deer or elk season overlaps the bear hunt.
page 15 of the regs.
pretty sure thats what he's thinking.
;)
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