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Michigan Blaze Orange Requirements (2026)
Restricted: 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.
Official source: michigan.gov →
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Blaze Orange Requirements in states bordering Michigan
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 →
- 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 →
- 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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