Hunter orange is an extremely
bright color not found in nature.
The use of hunter orange (also
known as blaze orange, fluorescent
hunter orange, or international
orange) saves lives. Currently
40 states require hunter orange
clothing for hunting big game and/or
upland birds. Waterfowl hunters,
turkey hunters, and bowhunters
are usually not required to wear
hunter orange.
Almost all states that require
hunter orange have reported a big
drop in hunting-related firearm
incidents. Also, many of these
states have reported an increase
in deer hunter success since requiring
hunter orange! Hunters wearing
hunter orange can see each other
quite easily. As a result, hunters
often will “move” more
deer by spreading out over a larger
hunting area. |
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