Newbie question about Hunter orange

[finsfurfeathers]

No, not every single person? Just the ones who have some basic common sense, to help prevent getting accidentally shot? I personally would rather do everything I can do to be seen, than risk it. But that's just me. Oh, and by the way, I wear a life jacket when in the boat also. Go figure huh?

something worth repeating!

[Guelph1981]

That's what I meant,JJL. Bow hunting from a tree stand,ONLY. All gun hunting for big game requires blaze orange.

Where in the regs did you read this? Page 25 clearly says - In addition, all licensed black bear hunters hunting during the open season for black bear that is not a gun season for deer, elk or moose, are required to wear hunter orange except when in a tree stand.

[trimmer21]

Where in the regs did you read this? Page 25 clearly says - In addition, all licensed black bear hunters hunting during the open season for black bear that is not a gun season for deer, elk or moose, are required to wear hunter orange except when in a tree stand.

If you read my post,again,isn't that exactly what I said?

[kickingfrog]

OOD magazine also posted some info on hunter orange:

http://www.oodmag.com/hunting/hunter-orange/

[Guelph1981]

If you read my post,again,isn't that exactly what I said?

Actually what you said was - If you're a LICENSED Black Bear hunter hunting during the open season for Blackies,you must wear blaze orange when gun hunting OR if traveling to and from a stand while bow hunting. It's not required while bow hunting from a tree stand. And then you said - That's what I meant,JJL. Bow hunting from a tree stand,ONLY. All gun hunting for big game requires blaze orange.

So again i ask where in the regs did you read this? According to what i posted above from the regs if there is no open gun season for moose, elk or deer i can bear hunt from a tree stand without wearing orange. It makes no mention of bows only from a tree stand or that all big game gun hunting requires wearing orange like you have stated.

[trimmer21]

Actually what you said was - If you're a LICENSED Black Bear hunter hunting during the open season for Blackies,you must wear blaze orange when gun hunting OR if traveling to and from a stand while bow hunting. It's not required while bow hunting from a tree stand. And then you said - That's what I meant,JJL. Bow hunting from a tree stand,ONLY. All gun hunting for big game requires blaze orange.

So again i ask where in the regs did you read this? According to what i posted above from the regs if there is no open gun season for moose, elk or deer i can bear hunt from a tree stand without wearing orange. It makes no mention of bows only from a tree stand or that all big game gun hunting requires wearing orange like you have stated.

I read the same regs you did and that's exactly what I said. What am I missing here?

[GW11]

Trimmer, I think you're trying to say that you must wear blaze orange while gun hunting for bear, period. "All gun hunting for big game requires blaze orange".

The other guys are saying that when bear hunting (with a gun) you can remove your blaze orange once you're in the tree stand as long as there are no other big game gun seasons open. I interpret it this way as well.

[Guelph1981]

I read the same regs you did and that's exactly what I said. What am I missing here?

No you said you have to wear orange for all big game hunting with a gun. You also said that orange was not required only if using a bow from a tree stand. That is wrong. You also told JJL they need to reread the regs that is why i asked where in the regs you read this information. Because really If there is no open gun season for moose or elk or deer and you are in a tree stand hunting for bear it does not matter if you are using a bow or a gun you are not required to wear orange.

[trimmer21]

No you said you have to wear orange for all big game hunting with a gun. You also said that orange was not required only if using a bow from a tree stand. That is wrong. You also told JJL they need to reread the regs that is why i asked where in the regs you read this information. Because really If there is no open gun season for moose or elk or deer and you are in a tree stand hunting for bear it does not matter if you are using a bow or a gun you are not required to wear orange.

OK,now,I understand what you're saying,but,I don't agree. The way I understand the regs and how it was explained to me by retired CO hunting partners is when gun hunting for Black Bear,we need to be using blaze orange whether we're gun hunting from a tree stand, sitting on the ground in a blind or "spot and stalk" hunting regardless of any other open season for big game at the same time. We're only allowed to remove our orange when in a tree stand with a bow,but,once we leave the stand,blaze orange must be used.
This is particularly confusing in my home WMU73 because Deer(Archery) and Black Bear (archery and rifle) are open at the same time. While Deer hunting with archery gear,blaze orange isn't required except during the gun hunt,BUT,a "licensed" Bear hunter while hunting Black Bear, must be wearing blaze orange going to and from a stand or when still hunting on the ground. I'm willing to bet that is why the more frequently written tickets are for blaze orange violations. For the average hunter,it's very confusing.

[Rugger]

Blaze orange is needed ONLY during gun seasons for Deer,Moose or Elk. If you're a LICENSED Black Bear hunter hunting during the open season for Blackies,you must wear blaze orange when gun hunting OR if traveling to and from a stand while bow hunting. It's not required while bow hunting from a tree stand. Although,those are the only times where it's LEGALLY required,it's a smart precaution to wear it all the time when hunting in a party for upland or when hunting public land where other hunters may be present.

Read the regs again,JJL. LICENSED Black Bear hunters MUST wear blaze orange when gun hunting during the open season for Black Bear. Their only exemption is while hunting from a tree stand,but,must wear it while going to and from their stand. It's easy to make mistakes with this and the ticket is $150.

That's what I meant,JJL. Bow hunting from a tree stand,ONLY. All gun hunting for big game requires blaze orange.

Where in the regs did you read this? Page 25 clearly says - In addition, all licensed black bear hunters hunting during the open season for black bear that is not a gun season for deer, elk or moose, are required to wear hunter orange except when in a tree stand.

If you read my post,again,isn't that exactly what I said?

I'm pretty sure you've said that only bow hunters in a stand can forgo the orange when bear hunting AND both gun and bow hunters can forgo orange when in the stand for bear.