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Montana Blaze Orange Requirements (2026)

Restricted: 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.

RestrictedVerified Jun 18, 2026

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Blaze Orange Requirements in states bordering Montana

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

IdahoConditional
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.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: idfg.idaho.gov · Full Idaho rule →
North DakotaRestricted
In North Dakota, during deer gun season, hunters must wear a hat and outer garment above the waist totaling 400+ sq in of solid daylight fluorescent orange; camo orange not legal.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: gf.nd.gov · Full North Dakota 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 →
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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