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Iowa Blaze Orange Requirements (2026)

Restricted: In Iowa, firearm deer hunters must wear one or more solid blaze-orange outer garments; upland-bird hunters must wear an article at least 50% solid blaze orange.

RestrictedVerified Jun 18, 2026

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Blaze Orange Requirements in states bordering Iowa

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

IllinoisConditional
Illinois requires a solid blaze orange/pink cap plus 400+ sq in of solid blaze orange/pink upper garment during firearm deer seasons (open counties); camo orange is not allowed.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: dnr.illinois.gov · Full Illinois rule →
MinnesotaRestricted
In Minnesota, during firearms/muzzleloader deer seasons, blaze orange or pink is required on cap and outer clothing above the waist (excludes sleeves/gloves).
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: dnr.state.mn.us · Full Minnesota rule →
MissouriRestricted
In Missouri, during firearms deer season, all hunters must wear a hunter-orange cap/hat AND a hunter-orange shirt, vest or coat, plainly visible from all sides.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: mdc.mo.gov · Full Missouri rule →
NebraskaRestricted
In Nebraska, firearm deer/antelope/elk/sheep hunters must display at least 400 sq in hunter orange on head, chest and back during firearm seasons.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: outdoornebraska.gov · Full Nebraska rule →
South DakotaConditional
South Dakota firearm big-game hunters (except turkey and mountain lion) must wear at least one exterior fluorescent orange or pink garment; Sand Lake/Waubay NWRs require 400 sq in.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: gfp.sd.gov · Full South Dakota rule →
WisconsinRestricted
In Wisconsin, at least 50% of outer clothing above the waist must be blaze orange or fluorescent pink whenever a firearm deer season is open; head covering, if worn, must also be 50%.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: dnr.wisconsin.gov · Full Wisconsin rule →

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