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California Blaze Orange Requirements (2026)

Permitted: Fluorescent/hunter orange is not required by law for big-game or general hunting in California; recommended for safety only.

PermittedVerified Jun 18, 2026

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Blaze Orange Requirements in states bordering California

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

ArizonaPermitted
Blaze/hunter orange is not required by law in Arizona; AZGFD encourages wearing hunter orange in all situations except spring turkey.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: azgfd.com · Full Arizona rule →
NevadaPermitted
Hunter orange is not required by law in Nevada; it is recommended for safety only.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: ndow.org · Full Nevada 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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