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Ohio Blaze Orange Requirements (2026)

Conditional: In Ohio, during youth/deer gun and muzzleloader deer seasons, hunters must wear a hunter-orange (solid or camo-orange) vest, coat, jacket or coveralls; archery is exempt.

ConditionalVerified Jun 18, 2026

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Blaze Orange Requirements in states bordering Ohio

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

IndianaRestricted
Indiana requires hunter orange for all deer hunters during youth, firearm or muzzleloader season, including walking to and from; 144 sq in required on ground blinds.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: in.gov · Full Indiana rule →
KentuckyRestricted
Kentucky requires hunter orange visible from all sides on head, back and chest during modern gun, muzzleloader and youth firearm deer seasons and firearm elk/bear seasons.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: fw.ky.gov · Full Kentucky rule →
MichiganRestricted
In Michigan, during firearm deer season, hunters (including archers) must wear a hunter orange cap, hat, vest, jacket or coat as outermost layer, visible from all sides.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: michigan.gov · Full Michigan 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 →
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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