Hunter orange and back packs

[pearcey]

i wear the vest around my day pack. Works good

[TurkeyRookie]

For anyone still following and interested in the MNR's response on this, here is the response that I received:

Hello,

I'm curious about blaze orange requirements when wearing a backpack. Obviously, a backpack will cover up a significant portion of the blaze orange vest. Would you consider this as having less than the required 400 sq inches of visible material? Are there other variables to consider? I suppose a 250 lb man would have more visible blaze than someone who is 150 lb. It came up in a discussion recently and would like to have some clarification.


Thanks,




Greg

Hello,

Thank you for your inquiry. We apologize for the delay in responding to your email.

As long as you are wearing the required 400 square inches there should be no problem. You should remember however that wearing a backpack that covers a large portion of your hunter orange makes you less visible to other hunters. You may choose to purchase an orange backpack or cover your existing backpack with a piece of orange fabric or an orange vest.

We hope you have found this information helpful. If you require further assistance contact the Natural Resources Information Centre toll free at 1-800-667-1940.

Regards,

Thanks for the follow up, and I guess I was wrong

then again, this is one persons perception of the law, unfortunately that changes, person to person, area to area.

[topher]

Thanx for the info guys. I think I'll look for an extra best maybe for my pack or something... But now I'm not as concerned about legalities.

[Wahoo]

Thanks for the follow up, and I guess I was wrong

then again, this is one persons perception of the law, unfortunately that changes, person to person, area to area.

I was wrong....... but there is a chance I still may be right! Lol.

[TurkeyRookie]

I was wrong....... but there is a chance I still may be right! Lol.

lol

I guess if anyone ever does get charged, they could print this out and bring it to their court date, the ask a CO told me I could!