When hunting from a tree stand or ground blind, where should you place your hunter orange material to increase visibility?

To enhance visibility while hunting from a tree stand or ground blind, placing hunter orange material on all outside surfaces of the stand or blind is the best practice. This ensures that the stand or blind stands out against the natural surroundings, making it more visible to other hunters. The primary purpose of wearing and displaying hunter orange is safety; it signals to others that a person is present, thereby reducing the risk of accidental shootings.

By covering all outside surfaces, you maximize the chances that other hunters will see you from various angles and distances, especially in the dense environments typical in many hunting areas. Simply placing it on the ground surrounding the stand or blind or only on the uppermost part does not provide adequate visibility and can lead to a heightened risk of accidents. Keeping the inner surfaces covered is not as effective for visibility and doesn’t serve the intended purpose of ensuring safety from an external perspective.