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Originally Posted by Newbiesaukee
As long as we seem to be straying from the topic....why orange? It always seemed to me that orange would almost be camouflage in the autumn forest. I am sure the hunters out there have the correct answer. Just curious.
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It's not just orange it's "hunter orange", and the reason why is because believe it or not it stands out in the woods, similar to the florescent yellow the construction workers wear. It is imperative to wear this color so that other hunters can SEE you as you walk through the woods. When it's low light or in dense areas there is no mistaking that orange as it really stands out.
The reason is for safety obviously and even though most hunters do wear it some "old timers" don't which I cannot understand. Or there are complete idiots that go out in full head to toe camo which makes them impossible to see unless you happen to spot movement. There are sadly those hunters out there that are not very careful - will take a shot at a running animal (stupid beyond belief) and not pay close attention to their surroundings if they see something they want to take a shot at. The bright orange helps in identifying other hunters in the woods even at great distances. A hat is the best since it's the most elevated part of your body.
Please for all the NON-HUNTERS out there, if you take a walk in the woods this time of year, especially if you bring your animals with you wear plenty of orange too and put some on the animals too! It'll keep everyone safe both hunters and non hunters alike.