Hunter orange and back packs

[GW11]

I disagree, regs state how many square inches of blaze orange you must have. If you cover it, then you don't meet that criteria. If it did, I would wear blaze orange underwear and undershirt, and be legal and wear full camo on the exterior.

Whether a CO would actually do the calculations to see if you meet the requirements or not, is subject to debate, but intentionally covering a safety item and thinking you still meet the requirements won't end well in my opinion.

So explain how your reasoning would apply to sitting in a camo pop up blind with no visible orange at all. It's 100% legal.

Again, the law is to make sure hunters wear a blaze hat and vest at minimum, no need to over think it. Extra safety precautions are your choice.

Still haven't heard back from the CO on this but if you read through the thread and know some history here, we already have heard from one.

[FishHog]

So explain how your reasoning would apply to sitting in a camo pop up blind with no visible orange at all. It's 100% legal.

Again, the law is to make sure hunters wear a blaze hat and vest at minimum, no need to over think it. Extra safety precautions are your choice.

Still haven't heard back from the CO on this but if you read through the thread and know some history here, we already have heard from one.

The same way it would apply to sitting in thick bush. The law pertains to you, not what your in our around you. But by your theory I can just wear blaze under my camo and be legal.

To each their own, but I caution anyone who thinks you can wear a backpack that (safety aside) isn't orange, might end up with a fine if you get a grumpy CO. I'm not overthinking anything, just meeting the intent of the law so I don't have any extra hassles.

[arclight]

I picked up a orange modular load bearing vest at the Toronto Outdoors show. I will try it out this spring bear hunting and see how it does. In the past I wrapped my ruck sack with an orange tarp to be visible from behind.

[hoggie5692]

Found the name of mine its an ALPS..... Here's the link, awesome pack!

http://www.ebay.com/bhp/alps-hunting-pack

[trimmer21]

The same way it would apply to sitting in thick bush. The law pertains to you, not what your in our around you. But by your theory I can just wear blaze under my camo and be legal.

To each their own, but I caution anyone who thinks you can wear a backpack that (safety aside) isn't orange, might end up with a fine if you get a grumpy CO. I'm not overthinking anything, just meeting the intent of the law so I don't have any extra hassles.

OK,then,but,that grumpy CO will be hauled into court where he will be made to look like a complete idiot because wearing a pack OVER your orange jacket IS NOT illegal. He'll REALLY be grumpy then won't he? LOL

[Fox]

The same way it would apply to sitting in thick bush. The law pertains to you, not what your in our around you. But by your theory I can just wear blaze under my camo and be legal.

To each their own, but I caution anyone who thinks you can wear a backpack that (safety aside) isn't orange, might end up with a fine if you get a grumpy CO. I'm not overthinking anything, just meeting the intent of the law so I don't have any extra hassles.

Do you have more than 400 sq inches of blaze orange on your body?
Do you have on a blaze orange hat?
Do you have blaze orange visible from all sides?

If you answer yes to all three of these you are legal in the eyes of the law, backpack or not.

If you hunt in a blind, behind a deadfall, in a tree or in some trees you are still wearing the required blaze orange.

Based on your views your gun must be blaze orange as well if you carry it with a sling.

Are you one of the people who tells me I need to have a blaze orange helmet for going to and from my tree stand as well? (you do not need one unless you are getting off and going to shoot with your helmet on, then it is your hat)

[hoggie5692]

The same way it would apply to sitting in thick bush. The law pertains to you, not what your in our around you. But by your theory I can just wear blaze under my camo and be legal.

To each their own, but I caution anyone who thinks you can wear a backpack that (safety aside) isn't orange, might end up with a fine if you get a grumpy CO. I'm not overthinking anything, just meeting the intent of the law so I don't have any extra hassles.

Hey, don't forget. They work for us, they are civil servants......Just saying, no your rights and you'll be fine.

[blasted_saber]

As for hats, does a headband meet the definition?

[trimmer21]

As for hats, does a headband meet the definition?

Yes sir,it sure does. I have the same hat as in your avatar photo. Mrs.T made a hat band from an old orange vest that didn't fit,anymore. It works great with a couple of safety pins,visible from all sides,good to go.

[blasted_saber]

Yes sir,it sure does. I have the same hat as in your avatar photo. Mrs.T made a hat band from an old orange vest that didn't fit,anymore. It works great with a couple of safety pins,visible from all sides,good to go.

That is the exact reason I asked. Thanks