New to Ontario and Blaze Orange

[Foxer2373]

Hey guys,

First spring bear hunt in Ontario what do you wear for Blaze Orange???

Comfort?
Style?
Usefulness?

 

[Superbrad]

if stand hunting just a cheap vest.... You can take it off once you get in your stand...... For spot and stalk I have a blaze hoodie that is really comfortable......

 

[inthehizzy]

I just rock a blaze orange cap (or toque if unseasonably cold) and vest with the appropriate frontage. I layer accordingly to be flexible in changing temperature and/or weather. Big fan of merino wool base layers.

 

[Foxer2373]

And sorry Yes I will be spot and stalk hunting on my own 100 acres and no real hunting nairghbors so I'd be suprised if I ever ran into someone or had a crossfire issue.

My original thought was Vest so I could layer just not sure what is a decent one. Unless wearing a back pack I carry all my essentials on a gunfighter belt.

 

[oldbill]

The 15$ crappy tire special should work out fine if you don't need function. I dress in layers and normally wear a backpack. If I get hot or cold I adjust layers and put the orange on top. If you get a nice vest or jacket and it gets hot or cold you are stuck with that as your top layer.

 

[fratri]

And sorry Yes I will be spot and stalk hunting on my own 100 acres and no real hunting nairghbors so I'd be suprised if I ever ran into someone or had a crossfire issue.

My original thought was Vest so I could layer just not sure what is a decent one. Unless wearing a back pack I carry all my essentials on a gunfighter belt.

Besides the vest, you are also required to wear an orange hat...
Best of luck with your bear hunt.

 

[Tjv787]

So vest and hat but when does one have to wear that ? Always when Hunting for anything , even small game ??

 

[Foxer2373]

So vest and hat but when does one have to wear that ? Always when Hunting for anything , even small game ??

big game rifle season you need to wear orange vest and hat minimum. During turkey, or non deer/bear/moose season you can wear what you want. Bear if your in a tree stand and it's not also deer season you can take it off.

 

[Cintax]

That being said, I always wear blaze orange when hunting with the exception of wild turkey and waterfowl. It may not always be required, but I feel safer being more visible to other hunters.

This is the one I use but you can go to Cabela's or Canadian tire and just grab a vest and hat combo for under $30.

Primos Gun Hunter Vest

I also take my blaze out to Alberta even though it isn't strictly required there.

 

[Arclight]

https://www.dutyapparel.com/collections/recreational/products/hunting-vest-molle

I wear one of these. You can buy the pouches you want and adjust them to suit you.