Ask a CO: Can I wear a backpack over my blaze orange vest?

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[GW11]

Funny enough I had this question answered the opposite way by a CO by email and posted it here. It was a long time ago but might still be found with the search function.

I've also met with numerous CO's while wearing a large camo backpack over my vest without issue.

Like most scenarios, it depends on the CO you are speaking to and your attitude at the time.

This is generally a popcorn topic.

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[alfoldivandor]

Logically do you want to your back be a moving target for somebody ...
Some hunters take a shot even on moving bushes ...
This question should not have to be asked ...

Would you wear a

Realistic Black Bear Mascot Costume

over your full blaze orange clothing ...?

On Bear hunting trip ????

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[Fisherman]

Just buy an el cheapo one to wrap around your backpack, better than getting shot.

[Bowjob]

never had a problem wearing a backpack and slinging my shotgun over my shoulder. seems like it depends on your CO and where you are hunting.

if i was hunting public land best believe i would be putting orange tape all over my bag but i hunt private land with family so i havent had a issue at all

[Ata83]

hm, the regulations say :
All licensed individuals hunting during the rifle seasons for Deer, Moose or Black Bear, must wear an outer garment of at least 400 square inches of hunter orange above the waist.

prety clear, 400 square inch of orange above waist. visible on all sides ... if backpack covering part of orange, it doesnt count in the 400 inch^2

now what if you are also carrying a climbing tree stand on your back ... those sure do look like I have antlers .. lol

[firedeptlt]

The way I look at it is to err on the side of caution rather than hope to live to regret my decision

[js4fn]

The way I look at it is to err on the side of caution rather than hope to live to regret my decision

I know watch some YouTube videos from states see guys crawling across field holding turkey fan infront of them. O

[finsfurfeathers]

I know watch some YouTube videos from states see guys crawling across field holding turkey fan infront of them. O

Don't have to watch it on YouTube. Every season I'll come across at least one guy in full camo while upland hunting in the bush. I'll ask them about it and always get the same answer Ya I saw you (I'm dressed brighter than a pumkin) but its not legally required. My response Wish I can say the same as you look like all the other trees. Sometimes though the light does come on.

[LiveBates]

I bought an oversize blaze orange backpack on Amazon last year for $40ish ......its been great and well worth it......