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Virginia Blaze Orange Requirements (2026)

Restricted: 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.

RestrictedVerified Jun 18, 2026

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Official source: dwr.virginia.gov →

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Blaze Orange Requirements in states bordering Virginia

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

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 →
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 →
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 →
North CarolinaRestricted
North Carolina requires a hunter orange cap/hat or outer garment visible from all sides when firearm-hunting most game, including deer firearms season; landholder/family exempt.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: ncleg.gov · Full North Carolina rule →
TennesseeRestricted
Tennessee requires minimum 500 sq in of daylight fluorescent orange on upper body and head, visible front and back, for big-game hunting; archery-only and turkey are exempt.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: tn.gov · Full Tennessee 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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