Blaze orange, your safety first
Blaze orange is not optional: in Quebec, wearing fluorescent orange clothing is MANDATORY during firearm big-game hunting periods. It is the single most important safety measure of your outing, whether you hunt from a stand, by stalking, or in a drive.
Why orange
- Fluorescent orange is highly visible to the human eye, even in low light.
- The White-tailed deer and Moose perceive this color poorly: you stay visible to other hunters without alerting game.
- It prevents shooting accidents, especially in drives and shared terrain.
What the rule says (MFFP)
- A blaze orange vest or garment must cover the upper body visibly from all angles.
- The requirement applies to firearm big-game hunts; verify the details and exceptions in the current MFFP regulations.
- Orange camo is allowed only if it meets the required color proportion.
Practical tips
- Always keep a spare vest in your pack.
- Wear an orange cap too, to be seen from afar in a drive.
- Even when not required (archery, trails), a bit of orange while moving boosts your safety.
Blaze orange saves lives: wear it without compromise whenever the law requires it.