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Big Game Hunting => Other Big Game => Topic started by: Roger on August 04, 2008, 08:20:33 PM

Title: Hunter Orange Required?
Post by: Roger on August 04, 2008, 08:20:33 PM: I'm a firm believer in the orange but the way I read the hunting regs, I believe that those of us hunting moose, sheep or goats are not required to wear orange. Even though there is a modern deer season going on during the time I'm going to be hunting moose (Nov.) up in the Selkirk's. The animals that those of us with these very special tags are not listed in the required section on page 17, # 2. :bdid:
Title: Re: Hunter Orange Required?
Post by: Ray on August 04, 2008, 08:30:41 PM: Quote
there is a modern deer season going on during the time
Last time I checked if there was modern rifle deer or elk in the same area then you had to also wear orange when out hunting. :dunno:
Title: Re: Hunter Orange Required?
Post by: Machias on August 04, 2008, 08:50:22 PM: I'm fairly certain it doesn't matter what your hunting, if modern deer or elk is open you are required to wear orange.
Title: Re: Hunter Orange Required?
Post by: Roger on August 04, 2008, 09:27:35 PM: "Anyone hunting in an area that is open for modern firearm deer or elk hunting must meet the hunter Orange requirements if they are hunting any of the following species: Bear, Bobcat, Cougar, Coyote, Deer, Elk, Grouse, Hare, or Raccoon." :bdid:

It doesn't list any of the 3.
Title: Re: Hunter Orange Required?
Post by: Ray on August 04, 2008, 09:31:15 PM: Roger would you please cite where you got that information. I believe the law would say that you need to wear it while you are on your moose hunt if modern deer or elk is on.
Title: Re: Hunter Orange Required?
Post by: Ray on August 04, 2008, 09:40:25 PM: Nevermind. It does look like a potential loophole. http://apps.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=232-12-055

However all over the Big Game hunting pamphlet it contradicts that by stating this in several areas
Quote
Hunter Orange:
Is required for anyone hunting
in an area open to modern
firearm deer or elk seasons.

I think most people would wear it so the game warden does not give them a hard time.
Title: Re: Hunter Orange Required?
Post by: Roger on August 04, 2008, 09:52:46 PM: I'm just trying to open everybodies eyes about this loop hole. I will be wearing my orange.
Title: Re: Hunter Orange Required?
Post by: bobcat on August 04, 2008, 09:53:58 PM: I think you're right Roger. I wouldn't wear it if you don't want to. Or maybe just wear a hat. In my opinion just an orange hat should be enough anyway. It's ridiculous to require 400 square inches.
Title: Re: Hunter Orange Required?
Post by: PA BEN on August 05, 2008, 04:31:37 AM: I know moose don't see very well, but , are they color blind like, Deer and elk :dunno:
Heres what the regs say;
Under the following conditions a minimum of 400 square inches
of fluorescent hunter orange exterior clothing is required. It must
be worn above the waist and be visible from all sides. A hat, by
itself, does not meet this requirement.
Anyone hunting deer or elk in an area currently open to modern
firearm deer or elk hunting is required to wear fluorescent hunter
orange clothing. This includes archers and muzzleloaders while
hunting in units which overlap modern firearm seasons.
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.
1.
2.
During any upland game bird season, anyone hunting upland game
birds or rabbits with a modern firearm is required to wear fluorescent
hunter orange clothing. (Grouse are not upland game birds.)
Hunter Orange Clothing
Not Required
During an upland game bird season, anyone hunting upland
game birds with a muzzleloading firearm, bow and arrow, or
falconry is not required to wear fluorescent hunter orange
clothing.
While hunting in a muzzleloading or archery only GMU, anyone
possessing a valid muzzleloading or archery deer or elk tag is
not required to wear fluorescent hunter orange clothing.
Title: Re: Hunter Orange Required?
Post by: 6 Point on August 05, 2008, 08:30:18 AM: Although we are the only two people hunting the property near Colville, Bob and i still wear orange, as we are old and can't see too good :chuckle: