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Maryland Blaze Orange Requirements (2026)

Restricted: In Maryland, when hunting, hunters must wear fluorescent orange/pink: a solid cap, OR a vest/jacket with 250+ sq in front and back, OR a 50%+ orange/pink camo garment; some species are exempt.

RestrictedVerified Jun 18, 2026

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Blaze Orange Requirements in states bordering Maryland

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

DelawareRestricted
Delaware requires min 400 sq in of hunter orange on head, chest and back during all firearms deer seasons, including archery and small-game hunters; waterfowl is exempt.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: dnrec.delaware.gov · Full Delaware rule →
District of ColumbiaInfo
Not applicable — hunting is prohibited throughout the District of Columbia.
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · Source: doee.dc.gov · Full District of Columbia rule →
PennsylvaniaRestricted
In Pennsylvania, most firearms seasons require 250 sq in of fluorescent orange visible 360 degrees on head, chest and back; archery deer/bear/elk and waterfowl seasons exempt.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: pa.gov · Full Pennsylvania rule →
VirginiaRestricted
Virginia requires a solid blaze orange or pink hat OR upper-body clothing visible 360 deg (or 100 sq in at shoulder) during firearms deer seasons and youth/apprentice deer weekend.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: dwr.virginia.gov · Full Virginia rule →
West VirginiaRestricted
West Virginia requires a 400 sq in blaze orange outer garment when hunting any county where a deer firearms or muzzleloader season is open; applies to archery during concurrent seasons.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: wvdnr.gov · Full West Virginia rule →

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