Hunter orange and back packs

[Fox]

That is the exact reason I asked. Thanks

Just make it a wide blaze orange band.
If the CO can see it before he gets up to you and you point it out then I doubt you will ever have any trouble.

My uncle uses a winter coat given to them by the municipal government he works for. The coat is blaze orange with an "X" on the back and strips on the front of reflective material. He is the best person to be walking out of the bush with, he glows with atv and truck lights, perfect and not expensive either.

[mox72]

Just make it a wide blaze orange band.
If the CO can see it before he gets up to you and you point it out then I doubt you will ever have any trouble.

My uncle uses a winter coat given to them by the municipal government he works for. The coat is blaze orange with an "X" on the back and strips on the front of reflective material. He is the best person to be walking out of the bush with, he glows with atv and truck lights, perfect and not expensive either.

I didnt think the reflective material was allowed becuae it can be mistaken for an animals eyes in the dark.

[Fox]

I didnt think the reflective material was allowed becuae it can be mistaken for an animals eyes in the dark.

3in x 14in rectangles on the front
3in x 14in cross on the back

No way can you mistake this for deer eyes.

All of this on top of a full length blaze orange jacket.

[Bushmoose]

I didnt think the reflective material was allowed becuae it can be mistaken for an animals eyes in the dark.

Here we go again. Nothing in the regulations prevent this. Perfectly legal, and smart IMO

[mox72]

3in x 14in rectangles on the front
3in x 14in cross on the back

No way can you mistake this for deer eyes.

All of this on top of a full length blaze orange jacket.

I dont disagree with you.

I just thought there was something regarding reflective material in the regs, however there is not.

Not sure where I heard that reflective material is discouraged, probably here.....

[trimmer21]

Here we go again. Nothing in the regulations prevent this. Perfectly legal, and smart IMO

No doubt,it's being ultra-safe,but,it's like walking around in the woods flashing a mirror in the sun. How many game animals do you think will notice that and quietly disappear? If that's not an issue for a hunter,have at 'er.

[Bushmoose]

No doubt,it's being ultra-safe,but,it's like walking around in the woods flashing a mirror in the sun. How many game animals do you think will notice that and quietly disappear? If that's not an issue for a hunter,have at 'er.

Most of my hunting is out of my stand, so not an issue for me. I want to be seen by anyone else who might be lurking in the area. A lot of road hunters travel my area and when I come out my stand, it's dark by the time I hit the road. I darn well want them to see me.

[mox72]

I've heard a few stories of guys being hassled over construction style vests, which I think is a bit ridiculous. For that reason, I try to wear coats, vests, and hats that were intended for hunting.

[BPR 30-06]

I've heard a few stories of guys being hassled over construction style vests, which I think is a bit ridiculous. For that reason, I try to wear coats, vests, and hats that were intended for hunting.

If it is your hunting vest then a fine could be issued. When covering a packsack it is not illegal.

[boozyleroux]

Construction vests are mentioned specifically in the regs as they are considered mesh in the regs. Coat's are not. Carries a set fine of $100. Better to pay for the $10 vest at BPS is you ask me.

Here's the actual reg for the sake of clarity. You run the risk of a coat being considered 'broken u'p but I would never wear a construction coat for the reason mentioned above (reflective like a deer's eye if seen through thick brush). Same reason I wouldn't wear a red and blue hat out turkey hunting. Nothing says you can't do it just because it's legal doesn't make it a good idea...

26. (1) The holder of a hunting or trapping licence shall wear a garment in hunter orange and a head cover in hunter orange while hunting wildlife,
(a) during the open seasons for deer, elk or moose, other than the seasons restricted to the use of bows only; and
(b) during the open season for bear. O. Reg. 665/98, s. 26 (1); O. Reg. 529/10, s. 6; O. Reg. 49/11, s. 3 (1).
(2) The garment referred to in subsection (1) must be solid and not open mesh clothing with a minimum total area of not less than 400 square inches above the waist and visible from all sides. O. Reg. 665/98, s. 26 (2).
(3) Clause (1) (a) does not apply to a person who is hunting migratory game birds other than woodcock. O. Reg. 665/98, s. 26 (3).
(4) Clause (1) (b) does not apply to a person who, during an open season for bear,
(a) hunts small game or wild turkey;
(b) hunts wildlife, other than bear, authorized by a trapping licence on his or her trapline;
(c) hunts moose, deer or elk during an open season for moose, deer or elk that is restricted to the use of bows only and that runs concurrently with the open season for bear; or
(d) is in a tree stand while hunting bear. O. Reg. 49/11, s. 3 (2).
(5) In this section,
“hunter orange” means a daylight fluorescent orange colour with a dominant wave length between 595 and 605 nanometers, excitation purity of not less than 85 per cent and a luminance factor of not less than 40 per cent, but does not include camouflage hunter orange colouring. O. Reg. 665/98, s. 26 (5).