Covering my orange with my backpack?

[saylean]

My pack has some sort of zipper at the bottom that actually holds a sew in orange flag....

never a bad idea to 'cover your back'.

[GUHunter]

I have wondered this in the past as well. In the regs, it states 400 inches, visible from all sides (or something to the effect). I have been strapping a cheap orange vest on my pack for a few years just as a safety precaution.

[hunterbuilder]

I carry an extra orange vest in my pack and expose it while hiking with my pack on. When I set up on a spot I'm usually up against some sage a rock or a tree for cover. I'll put the vest on the backside of the cover so anyone coming up behind me will see that someone is there.

[ing]

I have wondered this in the past as well. In the regs, it states 400 inches, visible from all sides (or something to the effect). I have been strapping a cheap orange vest on my pack for a few years just as a safety precaution.

I've been doing the same.  It would be nice if Blackhawk or any other pack company would just make an orange pack.  I'd buy one.

[firecrotch]

ive got red hair (more orange colored tho) does that count

[MHWASH]

I dont sweat it. If some dip snort is going to shoot me, it doesn't matter how much orange I have on.

 The only time I've seen wardens is when I'm driving, and I usually don't have any orange when I'm doing that.

[ing]

Theres got to be at least one warden that frequents this sight.  If you're out there let us know, is it ok or not?

[runamuk]

Where do you guys see that they require orange be worn if hunting???

Are you joking? 

page 15 of the big game reg book highlighted in two forms of orange to make sure you don't miss it

hunter orange requirements....minimum of 400 sq inches must be worn during any modern firearm general deer or elk season they specifically state a hat alone is not enough....

[Bean Counter]

In my plea bargain agreement I specifically asked for it to be a felony so that way I would at least leave prison with an orange hunting outfit. 

In all seriousness, keep the orange. When I rifle hunt I'm convinced a deer is going to hear you long before he sees you. You don't need to be cammoed out for the rifle hunt. Way too many long-shot jack@$$&$ out there that you should be more concerned about.

[ribka]

Have to second about the orange. I have had deer come very close when wearing orange. Bean Counter is right deer will hear you most times before they see you. As mentioned above not a bad idea to put some orange  on a tree or brush if you are sitting in some place for a period of time. There are a lot of idiots out there and can not be too careful

[ing]

I'm pretty sure wearing orange is optional in Washington...

Seriously?  Wow

[Schmalzfam]

Hey, Mile's where are you exactly hunting in WA? I would LOVE some points!! LOL

[Schmalzfam]

Well, I guess I should say, it depends on the season. If you are hunting archery or muzzy than the rules are different. But, mondern firearm...must wear orange..turkey handouts aren't the game laws, they are the turkey laws. But, I am sure you are kidding anyways.
We wrap a small cloth vest onto the back pack..better safe than sorry.

[elk311]

"Legality" is a distant second with regard to "is it enough"...   ...can the 50,000 other large bore rifle hunters see me is my number one concern by far!

I say plaster it on! Think about it, you just spent the night in a tent, trailer whatever with 2-20 of your stinkiest friends. Got up and ate bacon, eggs, pancakes sausage, toast and spilled coffee all over your coat. You're wearin yesterdays socks and underwear. Put mentholatum chapstick on. Packed a sandwich in your daypack (that was resting next to the cook stove so that your beverage wouldn't freeze).

Blending in with the environment is not a huge concern for the modern firearm crowd.     Not being shot should be !

[provider]

ive got red hair (more orange colored tho) does that count

Must be above the waist.