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Indiana Blaze Orange Requirements (2026)

Restricted: 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.

RestrictedVerified Jun 18, 2026

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Blaze Orange Requirements in states bordering Indiana

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 →
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 →
MichiganRestricted
In Michigan, during firearm deer season, hunters (including archers) must wear a hunter orange cap, hat, vest, jacket or coat as outermost layer, visible from all sides.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: michigan.gov · Full Michigan rule →
OhioConditional
In Ohio, during youth/deer gun and muzzleloader deer seasons, hunters must wear a hunter-orange (solid or camo-orange) vest, coat, jacket or coveralls; archery is exempt.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: codes.ohio.gov · Full Ohio rule →

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