Post by: BOOM!! on August 19, 2013, 10:29:41 PM
Post by: bobcat on August 19, 2013, 10:32:48 PM
Post by: klickriverchromer on August 19, 2013, 10:38:17 PM
I don't think it would be a problem, since elk don't see color. Maybe get the camo orange vest so it doesn't look like just one solid blob. If you're not moving they shouldn't see you, anymore than they would if you were wearing camo.:yeah
My thoughts exactly!
Post by: bobcat on August 19, 2013, 10:44:09 PM
Post by: Chukarhead on August 19, 2013, 11:45:11 PM
We always hunt muzzy, and usually wear orange hats voluntarily. Elk don't seem to notice, or care.
Oh, and we'll see you up there. 8)
Post by: BOOM!! on August 20, 2013, 04:29:25 AM
Post by: BOOM!! on August 20, 2013, 04:40:28 AM
Post by: YoterHunter on August 20, 2013, 08:39:12 PM
Post by: jackelope on August 20, 2013, 08:48:05 PM
Post by: Bob33 on August 20, 2013, 08:58:50 PM
I have one of the rifle tags . And you do not have to where orange . I called to find out if orange was required or not was told no . Orange is for general Eason only.If you have a modern permit for elk, you must wear orange.
Post by: bearpaw on August 20, 2013, 09:04:57 PM
Any open modern forearm deer or elk season.... :dunno:
Post by: jackelope on August 20, 2013, 09:10:23 PM
I have one of the rifle tags . And you do not have to where orange . I called to find out if orange was required or not was told no . Orange is for general Eason only.If you have a modern permit for elk, you must wear orange.
:yeah:
Post by: rtspring on August 20, 2013, 09:14:22 PM
Peaches muzzy hunts do not require hunter orange..
Post by: YoterHunter on August 20, 2013, 09:21:52 PM
Post by: jackelope on August 20, 2013, 09:24:11 PM
As a rifle tag I'm same as muzzy. Look at your regs . The permit that you drew . If it has and H buy it then orange is required . If not know orange is required . The quality rifle is not general season . :twocents:
Disagree.
See my avatar pic? I'm wearing orange. I had the only permit in the whole unit. They gave out 1 and I had it. No other hunters. Modern firearm. I still had to wear orange.
Post by: Bob33 on August 20, 2013, 10:28:51 PM
As a rifle tag I'm same as muzzy. Look at your regs . The permit that you drew . If it has and H buy it then orange is required . If not know orange is required . The quality rifle is not general season . :twocents:YoterHunter, which of the words is not clear to you?
"All modern firearm permit holders must wear fluorescent hunter orange clothing."
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=232-12-055 (http://apps.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=232-12-055)
Post by: Curly on August 21, 2013, 07:38:53 AM
Post by: jackelope on August 21, 2013, 07:54:24 AM
Boom! does not have to wear orange; yoterhunter does have to wear orange. :twocents:
:yeah:
Post by: YoterHunter on August 21, 2013, 08:21:38 AM
Post by: rtspring on August 21, 2013, 08:29:11 AM
Post by: BOOM!! on August 21, 2013, 05:45:19 PM
Post by: BOOM!! on August 22, 2013, 06:34:36 PM
•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.
I will be hunting for elk in an area that is open for modern firearm elk (10 rifle permits)
Hunter Orange Clothing is Not Required:
•While hunting in a muzzleloading or archery only GMU and possessing a valid muzzleloading or archery deer or elk tag.
I will not be in a muzzleloading only GMU (10 rifle permits)
I REALLY don't want to wear hunter orange. Please help me understand why some of you are positive that I don't have to use it.
I could call the game dept. but I would probably get a different answer each time
Post by: paulf919 on August 22, 2013, 08:36:58 PM
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Post by: BOOM!! on August 22, 2013, 09:01:42 PM
Why not wear orange? For your safety regardless and it doesn't seem to effect the elk.
Maybe not at 100 yds, maybe not at 40 yds, but how about 25 yds? 15 yds? 5yds?
Post by: cougarbart on August 22, 2013, 09:25:51 PM
Post by: cougarbart on August 22, 2013, 09:34:50 PM
Post by: Curly on August 23, 2013, 08:09:34 AM
Quote
WAC 232-12-055
Agency filings affecting this section
Hunting—Hunter orange clothing requirements.
(1) Except as authorized in subsection (5) of this section, it is unlawful to hunt upland birds or rabbits during any upland game bird season unless the hunter is wearing fluorescent hunter orange clothing.
(2) It is unlawful to hunt deer or elk during all modern firearm general seasons in any manner unless the hunter is wearing fluorescent hunter orange clothing.
(3) All modern firearm permit holders must wear fluorescent hunter orange clothing.
(4) It is unlawful to hunt bear, cougar, bobcat, raccoon, fox, coyote, rabbit, forest grouse or hare during those times and in those places open to the taking of deer or elk during a modern firearm season, unless the hunter is wearing fluorescent hunter orange clothing.
(5) Persons who are hunting upland game birds during an upland game bird season with a muzzleloading firearm, bow and arrow or falconry are not required to wear fluorescent hunter orange clothing.
(6) Wearing fluorescent hunter orange clothing means: A minimum of 400 square inches of fluorescent hunter orange exterior clothing, worn above the waist and visible from all sides.
(7) Violation of this section is an infraction, punishable under RCW 77.15.160.
You are not a modern firearm permit holder, and there is not a general season going on for deer or elk, so you are not required to wear orange. :twocents: