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Title: Hunter orange?
Post by: teegansdad on May 06, 2014, 06:29:22 PM
Stupid question, but do u have to wear hunter orange for spring bear rifle hunt ??
Title: Re: Hunter orange?
Post by: Timberstalker on May 06, 2014, 06:49:29 PM
No. Only during Modern deer or elk season.
Title: Re: Hunter orange?
Post by: teegansdad on May 06, 2014, 07:30:18 PM
Goo one less item to pack ;)
Title: Re: Hunter orange?
Post by: billythekidrock on May 06, 2014, 07:36:53 PM
I always suggest taking hunter orange when bear hunting for that successful pack out. Even a small bear quarter on a pack in thick brush can look like a bear. Better to be safe than sorry.
Title: Re: Hunter orange?
Post by: Timberstalker on May 06, 2014, 07:51:06 PM
I always suggest taking hunter orange when bear hunting for that successful pack out. Even a small bear quarter on a pack in thick brush can look like a bear. Better to be safe than sorry.

Agree 100%.
Title: Re: Hunter orange?
Post by: teegansdad on May 06, 2014, 08:04:08 PM
Good point
Title: Re: Hunter orange?
Post by: Tbob on May 06, 2014, 11:40:25 PM
How about during the fall hunt in august ? I know ya do come elk/deer season, but wasn't sure about August ? Thanks.
Title: Re: Hunter orange?
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on May 06, 2014, 11:45:13 PM
Maybe this will help:

http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/regulations/hunter_orange/ (http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/regulations/hunter_orange/)
Title: Re: Hunter orange?
Post by: teegansdad on May 07, 2014, 12:53:27 AM
So because I hold a modern firearm permit for spring bear I am required to wear hunter orange. At least that's what I am getting after I read the above link
Title: Re: Hunter orange?
Post by: Romulus1297 on May 07, 2014, 01:02:15 AM
Is there a spring deer and elk season :dunno: :dunno: :dunno:
Title: Re: Hunter orange?
Post by: mossback91 on May 07, 2014, 01:09:36 AM
So because I hold a modern firearm permit for spring bear I am required to wear hunter orange. At least that's what I am getting after I read the above link

No.......Its only required if you are hunting in a unit during a modern firearm elk or deer season. Don't believe there are any modern firearm deer or elk units currently open.

•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.
Title: Re: Hunter orange?
Post by: billythekidrock on May 07, 2014, 05:45:11 AM
So because I hold a modern firearm permit for spring bear I am required to wear hunter orange. At least that's what I am getting after I read the above link

No.......Its only required if you are hunting in a unit during a modern firearm elk or deer season. Don't believe there are any modern firearm deer or elk units currently open.

•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.

 :yeah:
Title: Re: Hunter orange?
Post by: boneaddict on May 07, 2014, 05:54:08 AM
Not that I am a fan of hunter orange, but with all the hyped up idiots running around with a gun, you might think about it.  Just ask the gal in the blue coat from a year or two ago.
It is perfectly legal to hunt bear during this season without it as mentioned above.
Title: Re: Hunter orange?
Post by: C-Money on May 07, 2014, 06:12:13 AM
I like orange. I wear it during Oregons rifle deer season even though its not required.
Title: Re: Hunter orange?
Post by: Bob33 on May 07, 2014, 06:23:02 AM
Just ask the gal in the blue coat from a year or two ago.
It is perfectly legal to hunt bear during this season without it as mentioned above.
It was six years ago now. ;)

I wouldn't hunt without orange on.
Title: Re: Hunter orange?
Post by: huntnnw on May 07, 2014, 06:34:58 AM
I wouldnt be hacking a qtr off a bear with the hide still attached

Ill wear orange in ID rifle season with that zoo, but when your out with only 15 or 25 total permit holders I am not worried about it
Title: Re: Hunter orange?
Post by: HUNT-HARD on May 07, 2014, 10:16:55 AM
Probably should have had more orange on when we were packing this one. :chuckle: Half a bear with the hide on. Bottom half was skinned out and on my back.
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