Hunter Orange Requirements
Be safe…be seen! The table below shows which groups of hunters are required to wear hunter orange in Washington. A minimum of 400 square inches of hunter orange is required in Washington. All required hunter orange clothing must be worn above the waist. A hat only contains about 100–150 square inches of material, so you cannot wear only a hat. A vest will usually contain from 500–800 square inches of material. A jacket or shirt will usually have more than 1,000 square inches of material. Camouflage hunter orange is legal in Washington.
Type of License/Species | Upland Birds | Waterfowl | Deer/Elk |
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Modern Firearm Hunters | Required | Not required | Required |
Muzzleloading Hunters | Not required | Not required | *Not required |
Archery Hunters | Not required | Not required | *Not required |
*Hunting seasons that overlap modern firearm season require the use of hunter orange! |