New Georgia law allows fluorescent pink hunting gear

Georgia’s MACON (41NBC/WMGT)Georgia hunters’ hunting equipment is going to undergo a bright transformation.

House Bill 167 became law on Tuesday, July 1, allowing them to wear fluorescent pink hunting outerwear. This gives hunters a substitute for the traditional orange vests.

According to Georgia DNR Law Enforcement Division game warden Erin Paulk, the new vivid pink hue was chosen primarily for safety and visibility concerns.

You won’t see something this flaming pink out there every day, so adding that pink is another option that’s quite noticeable in the woods, she added. Therefore, the goal is to be able to spot other hunters in the forest, particularly when deer hunting with firearms is taking place. They frequently go out with powerful rifles and shotguns.

Regardless of the new alternative offered to hunters, safety must always come first, according to Eagle Gun Range owner Hamp Dowling.

According to Dowling, there are some people who are not hunters. All they do is shoot. They haven’t received much instruction, but it pays to wear this when they’re out in the woods.

According to Paulk, it needs to be 500 square inches, regardless of the color you decide on. Additionally, she states that you will receive a citation if you are caught without it on.

He said, “I think it’s a great addition.” I think it’s fantastic whenever we can include sensible choices that other people can appreciate.

The pink vest should be ready before the guns shooting season begins in October, though several local businesses are still waiting on their supply.

A small number of states currently permit the use of pink hunting gear, including Georgia.