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Big Game Hunting => Bear Hunting => Topic started by: pjb3 on March 14, 2013, 09:02:29 PM

Title: orange for bear?
Post by: pjb3 on March 14, 2013, 09:02:29 PM: Got a spring tag, do you have to wear orange or not? :dunno:
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Post by: Turner89 on March 14, 2013, 09:05:31 PM: You don't for fall bear as long as there is no modern deer or elk. Havnt checked for sure , but doubt it.
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Post by: washelkhunter on March 14, 2013, 09:10:57 PM: Nuthin wrong with orange is there?
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Post by: bear hunter on March 14, 2013, 09:13:56 PM: I always do just ,because I look like a bear :chuckle:. 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.
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Post by: timberghost72 on March 14, 2013, 09:24:17 PM: 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.
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Post by: Bob33 on March 14, 2013, 09:27:39 PM: It is not required for spring bear.
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Post by: D-Rock425 on March 15, 2013, 05:43:14 AM: Quote from: Bob33 on March 14, 2013, 09:27:39 PM
It is not required for spring bear.
:yeah:
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Post by: Gutpile on March 15, 2013, 06:00:20 AM: Probably shouldn't wear black. Or blue on the wet side. :yike:
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Post by: h20hunter on March 15, 2013, 07:13:33 AM: Nope....like the others said. However, I usually wear some color in the form of a hat. Don't wanna get shot.
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Post by: D-Rock425 on March 15, 2013, 07:28:59 AM: Quote from: h20hunter on March 15, 2013, 07:13:33 AM
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 :chuckle:. 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.
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Post by: h20hunter on March 15, 2013, 07:31:23 AM: I keep some orange surveyor tape in the pack. When in the brush I would tape him up.
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Post by: pianoman9701 on March 15, 2013, 07:33:08 AM: 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. :tup:
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Post by: ghosthunter on March 15, 2013, 07:38:46 AM: 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.
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Post by: h20hunter on March 15, 2013, 07:46:33 AM: 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.
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Post by: pianoman9701 on March 15, 2013, 07:56:29 AM: Quote from: h20hunter on March 15, 2013, 07:46:33 AM
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. :tup:
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Post by: Blacktail Sniper on March 15, 2013, 08:27:35 AM: 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."
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Post by: taylorb on March 15, 2013, 12:39:17 PM: 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...
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Post by: washelkhunter on March 15, 2013, 12:55:09 PM: Always a good idea to wear some orange while afield, esp in the trees and high brush IMO?
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Post by: h20hunter on March 15, 2013, 12:56:31 PM: I agree....100%
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Post by: bobcat on March 15, 2013, 12:58:59 PM: Just don't wear black, and you should be fine. I don't believe I've ever worn orange except when required by law.
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Post by: pjb3 on March 15, 2013, 07:27:48 PM: Quote from: Blacktail Sniper on March 15, 2013, 08:27:35 AM
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
Title: Re: orange for bear?
Post by: pjb3 on March 15, 2013, 07:30:26 PM: Quote from: pianoman9701 on March 15, 2013, 07:33:08 AM
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. :tup:

I was just clarifing, obviously its a good thing to wear but not "LEGAL" to do so,
JUST ASKING :sry:
Title: Re: orange for bear?
Post by: bear hunter on March 15, 2013, 07:57:10 PM: Quote from: taylorb on March 15, 2013, 12:39:17 PM
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, :cmp1: , women. I think you might be on to something. :drool:
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Post by: pianoman9701 on March 16, 2013, 07:29:35 AM: Quote from: pjb3 on March 15, 2013, 07:30:26 PM
Quote from: pianoman9701 on March 15, 2013, 07:33:08 AM
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. :tup:

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

No problem. Have a good hunt!
Title: Re: orange for bear?
Post by: saylean on March 16, 2013, 03:47:15 PM: 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.