43F Report post Posted October 17, 2012 So, I'm originally from Illinois and you have to wear hunter orange, except for bow-hunting. I've only hunted bow here and am heading out to 18B for a hunt rifle hunt. Do I need to wear hunter orange in this state? Probably will even if you don't because the area I plan to hunt is supposed to be heavily populated with hunters. I couldn't find any info on this in the rules and regs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted October 17, 2012 Orange is not mandatory. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest akaspecials Report post Posted October 17, 2012 Blaze orange is not mandatory. During rifle season I will always have something orange with me though. I normally only wear it if I'm walking and I always drape it over animals if I'm carrying them out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
43F Report post Posted October 17, 2012 Thanks guys! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted October 17, 2012 It's always a good practice to have some sort of orange with you if you kill and have to walk out. I always have a hat and a vest in orange color for safety just in case. TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GotBowAz Report post Posted October 17, 2012 I'm from back east ( years ago) and know that rule well. My back pack has a blaze orange water proof cover zipped into the bottom of the pack. I have used it many times to help me locate my pack when I drop it off for archery spot and stalk. It works great hanging it in a tree just above the pack also or to keep my hat dry in a soft rain. But if I was a rifle hunter ( even thought there is no requirement) I would use it like others have mentioned, for when I was on the move and covering an animal I was packing out. Don’t bring a white bucket with you to sit on or blow your nose with a white handkerchief! They even have orange toilet paper now which as funny as it sounds is a darn good idea. GBA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scooter Report post Posted October 17, 2012 I ususally wear something orange. If I know there's other hunters in the area, I put on a hat and a vest. Not a big bright upland-type vest, just a cheap one I picked up years ago... My goal is to have fun and come home safe every time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
THE RIFLEMAN Report post Posted October 17, 2012 Hunter Orange is only mandatory if you are from Illinois or any other place - That is how we keep track of non native hunters! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
POB Report post Posted October 18, 2012 After seeing the dirt kick up a few feet away, then hearing the gunshot, I ALWAYS have orange on me during the rifle hunts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reganranch Report post Posted October 18, 2012 Ghillie Suit all the way until I hear a whizz. Then I pull out my orange boating flag lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mp_moody Report post Posted October 18, 2012 I have a buddy whom I purchased an orange hat for, mainly for the purpose of keeping track of him when he has a rifle. I was able to pick him up with a pair of 10x50s last year from half a mile away while he took a hasty shot at the only coues buck we saw all week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLW Report post Posted October 18, 2012 I usually only wear orange when quail hunting with coues finder. LOL! but aways keep some in my pack. James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twigsnapper Report post Posted October 18, 2012 Hunter Orange is only mandatory if you are from Illinois or any other place - That is how we keep track of non native hunters! You natives just want to follow us non natives to the big bucks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ready2hunt Report post Posted October 18, 2012 I know that this thread is more of just a yes or no question but I used to not care too much about hunter orange during my seasons. Then a few years ago a friend of mine was hit pretty good with #4 shot from another turkey hunter.....true story Needless to say I ALWAYS have orange on (even if it is just a hat) during a gun hunt, the same goes for the kiddo's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossislider Report post Posted October 18, 2012 Hunter Orange is only mandatory if you are from Illinois or any other place - That is how we keep track of non native hunters! You natives just want to follow us non natives to the big bucks I like that idea! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
