Wisconsin Hunting Reports/Discussion
bow hunting through gun seasons
This is right from the 2018 Deer Hunting Regulations. PAGE 11
I read it as blaze orange MUST be worn at all times when hunting.
Highly Visible Clothing Requirement
• When and where a firearm deer season (listed on page 8) is in progress, no person may hunt any game, except waterfowl, unless at least 50% of their outer clothing above the waist is colored blaze orange or fluorescent pink. A hat or other head covering, if worn, must be at least 50% blaze orange or fluorescent pink. Faded or stained blaze orange or fluorescent pink clothing is unsafe and may not meet law requirements. Although not as visible, camo-blaze is legal if 50% of the material is blaze orange or fluorescent pink. The DNR recommends 100% solid blaze orange or fluorescent pink.
Note: Highly visible clothing requirements do not apply to those hunters participating in legal night hunting (e.g., raccoon) from ½ hour after sunset to ½ hour before sunrise.
Yes wear orange during gun seasons, but don't think of it as a deterrent. Pretty sure you could wear orange all season long and be fine. I've had plenty of deer walk right past me while wearing full blaze orange suits.
That being said I'd just wear an orange vest over my camo and a hat.