Hunter Orange

[KittySlayer]

So how much Hunter Orange do I need to wear to be safe?

Plan to do some backpacking this fall. Typically on established trails anytime between 8:00am and 7:00pm. Don't want to have to buy a bunch of orange clothing but also don't want to get shot by some over anxious hunter. I assume it probably varies by season as I would be hard to mistake for a squirrel or turkey. A quick look at the "law" seems as it only applies to actual hunters.

 

[Bigtanker]

Correct. Unless you're hunting, no requirements for orange.

A brightly colored hat or jacket with decent visibility, not necessarily orange, should do just fine.

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

Us above, so below. Agreed on all points.

You are not required to, but I'd highly recommend it. There are far too many undisciplined hunters that shoot at anything moving. Although this is (mostly) restricted to public land, the occasional Uncle Eddy does happen as well. Don't rely on orange camo and the like. Pick a visible, solid color. A vest/jacket is of more value than a hat.

Stay safe.

 

[ditcherman]

Stay out of the woods on opening day of gun season. That should reduce your odds by a lot.

 

[snapping turtle]

A small bell and a orange vest is the main get up on my dog from now till Xmas.
Hunters hate the bell but the dog loves it and she knows “what time it is” when she gets into the setup.

I have blaze orange vest and hat normally. This is private land but the dog tends to follow her nose. The bell makes about sound as two spoons ringing out so not much but it takes the surprise out of a hunter who might otherwise be startled

 

[Cameramonkey]

Just hire this guy to follow you. Hunters will love ya. They love to be entertained while in the stand.

 

[ditcherman]

Just hire this guy to follow you. Hunters will love ya. They love to be entertained while in the stand.

LOVELY DAY FOR A HIKE, EH?

WHAT?

 

[two70]

As others have said, there's no requirement for orange. Stay away from brown and/or white. A solid bright color is a good idea but no need to wear bright pink sweatpants like the jogger I saw last season!

 

[Timjoebillybob]

May want to bring this along.

 

[DragonGunner]

Ya you don't have to wear orange but I would wear a orange sock cap or hat. Or wear some bells around your ankle.

 

[Leadeye]

I try and stay on an ATV or the tractor if I have to go out during gun season. Have two neighbors that have ground blinds 2 yards from the fence.

 

[manifest destiny]

I have property that abuts the HNF. This is my opinion based on experience: wear a solid bright color, better if you make noise that precedes your arrival and you'll still be at the mercy of the hunter. Again, my opinion, but I think the hunter's effort to be responsible is the biggest variable and one you can't control. Avoiding sunrise and sunset hikes will help as well.

 

[NKBJ]

Yeah, besides bad eyesight there really are people who takes shots at sounds so low light times of day are potentially bad.

 

[mike4sigs]

If it was me i would wear nothing less than a orange hat of some sort . i am posting a couple pics that i was told on this hunt in heavy brush my Safety Yellow hat was hard to see i now wear orange.

 

[patience0830]

Us above, so below. Agreed on all points.

You are not required to, but I'd highly recommend it. There are far too many undisciplined hunters that shoot at anything moving. Although this is (mostly) restricted to public land, the occasional Uncle Eddy does happen as well. Don't rely on orange camo and the like. Pick a visible, solid color. A vest/jacket is of more value than a hat.

Stay safe.

Orange camo does not meet Indiana requirements during the seasons when blaze orange is required. Must be solid in color.

 

[patience0830]

As others have said, there's no requirement for orange. Stay away from brown and/or white. A solid bright color is a good idea but no need to wear bright pink sweatpants like the jogger I saw last season!

Not legally necessary for hikers, but a fine idea if on public ground during gun season. Definitely wear any color but white, tan or grey.

 

[patience0830]

Orange camo does not meet Indiana requirements during the seasons when blaze orange is required. Must be solid in color.

Sorry. Missed the hiking part. My bad.

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

Orange camo does not meet Indiana requirements during the seasons when blaze orange is required. Must be solid in color.

Correct. And it is only effective in conjunction with lava pools, sunsets, and cases if Sunkist