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Illinois Blaze Orange Requirements (2026)

Conditional: 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.

ConditionalVerified Jun 18, 2026

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Blaze Orange Requirements in states bordering Illinois

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

IndianaRestricted
Indiana requires hunter orange for all deer hunters during youth, firearm or muzzleloader season, including walking to and from; 144 sq in required on ground blinds.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: in.gov · Full Indiana rule →
IowaRestricted
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.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: legis.iowa.gov · Full Iowa rule →
KentuckyRestricted
Kentucky requires hunter orange visible from all sides on head, back and chest during modern gun, muzzleloader and youth firearm deer seasons and firearm elk/bear seasons.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: fw.ky.gov · Full Kentucky 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 →
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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