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Pennsylvania Blaze Orange Requirements (2026)

Restricted: 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.

RestrictedVerified Jun 18, 2026

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Blaze Orange Requirements in states bordering Pennsylvania

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 →
MarylandRestricted
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.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: dnr.maryland.gov · Full Maryland rule →
New JerseyRestricted
In New Jersey, during open firearm deer seasons, all hunters (bow or firearm) must display 200 sq in of fluorescent orange visible from all sides.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: dep.nj.gov · Full New Jersey rule →
New YorkRestricted
In New York, deer/bear firearm hunters must wear 250+ sq in of solid fluorescent orange or pink above the waist visible from all directions (or 50%+ orange/pink hat).
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: dec.ny.gov · Full New York rule →
OhioConditional
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.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: codes.ohio.gov · Full Ohio 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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