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[gobblerhunter]

Trust me I know everyone hates the "is this legal" types of threads.   But with that being said I was looking for a new upland vest recently and I have noticed that most of them are like the one in this link.    My question is, the orange requirement for small game says "chest and back"..   this really isn't in the chest area, now most people would wear orange under it and all is well but if not would this vest even be legal to wear on its own? 

www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=44292096&camp=CSE:GooglePLA:44292096:19343682:HUNTING%20CLOTHING&CAGPSPN=pla&CAWELAID=120138600001812780&catargetid=120138600001603954&cadevice=c

[timberdoodle]

the requirement calls for 250 total inches on head chest and back for small game. So with an orange hat the vest would certainly be legal, but without the hat no it would not be legal.

(1) General. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b), it is unlawful to hunt or assist to hunt game or wildlife or move to or from a hunting location, from 1 hour before legal hunting hours to 1 hour after legal hunting hours outside of a motorized vehicle, at any time without wearing a minimum of 250 square inches of daylight fluorescent orange-colored material on the head, chest and back combined so that it is visible in a 360° arc. This shall include going to or from a hunting location before or after legal shooting hours. Except as provided in subsection (b)(2) and (3), camouflage orange clothing is lawful provided it contains the minimum amount of fluorescent orange-colored material

[gobblerhunter]

Thanks TD but since this really isn't in the chest its more below is what got me wondering

[Dutch]

Well, I'm sure some WCO MIGHT bust ya for that "chest" thing, but don't think many would.

My brother uses something similar.

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www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Cool-Mesh-Upland-Vest/750741.uts?No=0&destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fmens-upland-vests-game-bags%2F_%2FN-1101011%2FNo-0%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_104058180%3FrecordsPerPage%3D18

I got this one last year... It's heavy duty. And on sale!

[Dutch]

Only in small or 4XL tho.

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Feb 16, 2015 11:09:38 GMT -5 Dutch said:

Only in small or 4XL tho.

Ooof. That's always the case.

[Dutch]

All to often, it is.

[grouse28]

I prefer the strap type vests. Regardless of the regs for orange I always wear an orange shirt or jacket under the vest.
I hunt in brush usually with another hunter and believe the side view is very important when looking for a buddy.
The orange sleeves are a definite plus for a side view, very important IMHO.

[gobblerhunter]

yeah i tried that strap vest on and it felt good. thing is i wear a brown carhart type thing under. those orange shirts that i have tend to not hold and or offer much protection ripping through cover for me.
I think i will get it

[grouse28]

Gobbler, true, the orange shirts are not made for rough wear. I get several seasons out of them. Last one I got was a "tactical" shirt is holding up well. I would still rather be safe. My long time hunting buddy has always worn a drab LL Bean jacket with his vest. Just to be traditional, difficult to see him when walking abreast in the woods.

[timberdoodle]

www.mulehuntingclothes.com/category-s/3.htm

Looking for tough shirts?

[gobblerhunter]

well it was my Birthday this weekend and I received the vest as gift and it has more orange than what i had thought and sits up higher so all will be good.
also got this sweet bday cake

[timberdoodle]

Happy Birthday!

[gobblerhunter]

Thanks TD! I'm now an official old man