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Washington Blaze Orange Requirements (2026)

Conditional: Washington requires 400 sq in fluorescent orange and/or pink above the waist when hunting any area open to modern-firearm deer or elk season; archery/muzzleloader-only GMUs exempt.

ConditionalVerified Jun 18, 2026
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Blaze Orange Requirements in states bordering Washington

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

  • IdahoConditional

    Idaho requires hunter orange (36+ sq in above waist) only for permit-required pheasant hunts and sponsored hunts; it is not required for big game.

    Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: idfg.idaho.gov · Full Idaho rule →

  • OregonConditional

    Oregon requires no blaze orange for hunters 18+; hunters under 18 must wear a hunter-orange hat or garment when firearm-hunting game mammals or upland birds (not turkey).

    Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: myodfw.com · Full Oregon rule →

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