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Louisiana Blaze Orange Requirements (2026)
Restricted: In Louisiana, during firearms deer season, hunters using buckshot, slugs, primitive firearm or centerfire rifle must display 400+ sq in hunter orange on head, chest and/or back.
Official source: wlf.louisiana.gov →
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Blaze Orange Requirements in states bordering Louisiana
The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.
- ArkansasConditional
In Arkansas, hunters must wear 400 sq in of hunter orange or chartreuse above the waist plus a matching hat in zones open to firearm deer/bear/elk seasons; archery-only is exempt.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: agfc.com · Full Arkansas rule →
- MississippiRestricted
In Mississippi, during any firearms deer season, hunters must wear 500 sq in solid unbroken fluorescent orange/pink; exempt in a stand 12+ ft up or fully enclosed blind.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: mdwfp.com · Full Mississippi rule →
- TexasConditional
Texas has no statewide requirement on private land; on public hunting lands, 400 sq in hunter orange with orange headgear, min 144 sq in on chest and back.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: tpwd.texas.gov · Full Texas rule →
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