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Idaho Blaze Orange Requirements (2026)

Conditional: 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.

ConditionalVerified Jun 18, 2026

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Official source: idfg.idaho.gov →

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Blaze Orange Requirements in states bordering Idaho

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

MontanaRestricted
In Montana, big game hunters must wear at least 400 sq in of hunter orange above the waist, visible from all sides; archery-season bowhunters are exempt.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: fwp.mt.gov · Full Montana 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 →
UtahRestricted
Utah requires hunter orange on the exterior while hunting big game; at least one visible item: hat, shirt, jacket, coat, vest or sweater. (2024 law removed prior 400-sq-in rule.)
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: wildlife.utah.gov · Full Utah rule →
WashingtonConditional
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.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: wdfw.wa.gov · Full Washington rule →
WyomingRestricted
Wyoming requires one exterior garment (hat, shirt, jacket, coat, vest or sweater) of fluorescent orange or pink for all big and trophy game hunters; archery-only season exempt.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: wgfd.wyo.gov · Full Wyoming rule →

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