The Hunting Report · Opening-Day Checklist · Updated November 2026
Orange Season: 7 Reasons Hunters Are Adding This $47.90 Blaze Vest to Their Pack Before Opening Day
- Seen from far away by other hunters
- Fits over your jacket and winter layers, sizes S–7XL
- Pockets for licence, tag, calls and gloves
- $47.90, free shipping, 90-day guarantee
| StalkMaster Blaze Vest | Cheap mesh vest | Orange hat only | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seen from all sides | Orange front and back | Yes, while it lasts | Head only |
| Fits over winter layers | Cut to go over your clothing, S–7XL | Often tight over a jacket | — |
| Pockets | Multiple utility pockets + zipped front storage | Usually none | — |
| Lasts the season | Solid build with real pockets | Tears on the first branch | — |
| Counts in states where a hat alone isn’t enough | Wear it with an orange hat | Depends on the state | Not in states like Montana and Washington |
| Price | $47.90 | ~$10 | ~$15 |
TL;DR: in firearm season, most states make you wear blaze orange. The StalkMaster Blaze Vest is the easy way to be seen: it goes over the gear you already hunt in, carries your licence and calls, and costs $47.90.
The rule most hunters remember the night before
Every November it's the same story. Rifle season opens, and the night before, half of camp is digging through the truck for the orange vest from three seasons ago. One is torn, one is two sizes too small over a winter jacket, and one is gone.
It's easy to laugh about. But that vest isn't a fashion choice. In most states it's the law during gun season, and it's the one piece of gear that's about the other hunter, not the deer.
Here's what camo can't do
Your camo is built to disappear, and it does it very well. The problem is that it disappears for everyone: the buck 80 yards out and the guy on the next ridge who just heard a branch snap.
That's why most states require it: typically between 144 and 500 square inches of orange above the waist during firearm season, often with an orange hat on top.
Why “any orange thing” isn't the answer
- The $10 mesh vest rides up, snags on the first branch and has no pockets. Many guys end up hunting with it zipped open over a jacket it was never cut for.
- The orange hat on its own shows your head and nothing else, and in some states (Montana and Washington among them) a hat alone doesn't meet the requirement.
- The old vest in the garage was bought for a T-shirt, not for a fleece-lined jacket and a base layer underneath.
None of these fail at home. They fail at 5 AM, at the truck, when it's too late to buy anything else.
Every day you wait, the choice gets worse
Firearm season is already opening across the country. Wait until the week before and you're buying whatever is left on the hook at the gas station: one size, no pockets, made for one season.
7 reasons hunters are switching to the StalkMaster Blaze Vest
1. It does the one job that matters: other hunters see you
High-visibility blaze orange on the chest and back, so you're visible from the front and from behind on the walk in, in the stand and on the drag out.
2. It goes over the gear you already hunt in
Cut to be worn over your hunting clothing, in sizes S–7XL. If you're between sizes, size up for your winter layers. It goes over the StalkMaster set, a heavy jacket or a hoodie without a fight.
3. Pockets where you actually reach
Multiple utility pockets, two large lower pockets and zipped front storage. License and tag in one, calls in another, gloves and a snack in the big ones. You stop digging through your jacket.
4. Breathable on the walk in
Mesh panels let heat out when you're climbing to the stand, so you don't arrive soaked under your layers.
5. Your camo still works on the deer
Research on deer vision suggests deer don't see blaze orange the bright way we do. To a deer it's a much duller tone. Keep your camo for the woods and the orange for the people in them.
6. One vest for every gun season
Deer, bear and upland seasons in many states all call for orange. One solid vest with real pockets replaces the cheap one you buy again every November.
7. $47.90, free shipping, 90-day guarantee
Wear it on real hunts. If it isn't right, we exchange it first. Still don't love it after the exchange? Send it back for a refund.
How to wear it this season (3 steps)
- Step 1Pick your size by chest (size guide on the product page). Wear it over your outer layer.
- Step 2Add an orange hat. Many states ask for orange on your head too, and it covers you where a hat is part of the rule.
- Step 3Check your state's hunting regulations before you go. Rules on square inches, hats and solid orange vary by state and season.
Everything you get
- High-visibility blaze orange, front and back
- Breathable mesh panels
- Multiple utility pockets + two large lower pockets
- Zipped front storage
- Sizes S–7XL, made to fit over your hunting clothing
- Free shipping
- 90-day guarantee: free exchange first, then a refund
Sizes S–7XL · Free shipping · 90-day guarantee
- 1 vestYour vest for every gun season$47.90
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Frequently asked questions
Is it legal in my state?
Most states require blaze orange during firearm seasons, but the amount (often 144–500 square inches above the waist), the need for a hat and whether camo or mesh orange counts all vary by state. Wear the vest with an orange hat and always check your state wildlife agency's current rules.
Which size should I order?
Choose by chest first, then height and weight. It's worn over your hunting clothing, so if you're between sizes, size up. Sizes S–7XL.
Does it work during archery season?
Many states don't require orange in archery-only seasons, but some do when a firearm season overlaps. Check your state's rules.
How long does shipping take?
Free tracked shipping. We ship within 24–48 hours and orders arrive in 7–9 days. Need it sooner? Choose Expedite Shipping at checkout: about 5 days.
What if it doesn't fit?
90-day guarantee: we exchange it first (new size or replacement). Still don't love it? Send it back and we refund you. Return shipping is paid by the customer.
$47.90 · Free shipping · 90-day guarantee · Sizes S–7XL
ADVERTISING DISCLOSURE: This article is sponsored content produced by StalkMaster. Hunter orange rules vary by state, season and species; this article is not legal advice. Check your state wildlife agency's current regulations before you hunt.