Thread: Safety Colours

Came across this exert from the Mountain Safety Council "developing safe hunting practice" pdf......
http://www.mountainsafety.org.nz/ass...Summary(2).pdf

No one colour is satisfactory as a protective factor for all conditions, however ‘United Nations’ blue
came out as the most visible colour in the greatest variety of conditions, but can be affected by going darker when wet
if made of an absorbent material. A range of high vis orange clothing was tested. It was good in most conditions, but
there are circumstances where it might be confused with deer, especially in some light conditions. The outcomes of this
project indicate that the wearing of colour that contrasts with the environment, on its own, is not sufficient. Rather,
hunters need to modify a range of behaviours.

Originally Posted by cambo

Came across this exert from the Mountain Safety Council "developing safe hunting practice" pdf......
http://www.mountainsafety.org.nz/ass...Summary(2).pdf

No one colour is satisfactory as a protective factor for all conditions, however ‘United Nations’ blue
came out as the most visible colour in the greatest variety of conditions, but can be affected by going darker when wet
if made of an absorbent material. A range of high vis orange clothing was tested. It was good in most conditions, but
there are circumstances where it might be confused with deer, especially in some light conditions. The outcomes of this
project indicate that the wearing of colour that contrasts with the environment, on its own, is not sufficient. Rather,
hunters need to modify a range of behaviours.

What do you mean?

The problem with blue is it will contrast you with the deer as well, more than any other colour

This last poor guy to be shot ,did they say what he was wearing ie blaze ?

Originally Posted by Beavis

The problem with blue is it will contrast you with the deer as well, more than any other colour

Apparently deer can see blue/purple very well?

I've been thinking long and hard about this one and we are flogging a dead horse , I'm thinking and yes there a flaws but hear this out . Modern tec now , why can't there be a compatable fabric with say optics . A bit like the polorised sunnys , but when you look through the scope it reacts with it , ie glows or reflects . Not a quick solution but not out of the question. Open sights well your F#%ked sorry to say . Thoughts anyone ? .

FYI, flicked on to this yesterday... good to see a company actively looking at ways to reduce hunting accidents. Along way to go, but its a start.

New Zealand business start-up Hunter Safety Lab is working with Industrial Research Limited to develop technology to reduce hunting accidents. CEO Michael Scott talks about the value of this research and development partnership.

HUNTER SAFETY LAB - YouTube

Website: Video - Hunter Safety Lab | Industrial Research Ltd

Righto, scrub my idea and invest in that development .

fricken awsome.I said there will be some talented people out there working on this stuff good shit thanks for putting that up R B.

Originally Posted by Dougie

What do you mean?

Another quote form the MSC PDF....

Changing behaviour
Hunters can minimize the likelihood of shooting, or being shot by, another hunter by modifying a range of behaviours.
These are listed in descending order of the frequency in which the corresponding contributing factor appears in the
incidents analysed (that is, the first is the most common contributing factor). Including bush, navigation, first aid and
camp craft skills, and careful compliance with the New Zealand Arms Code:
1. A hunter must not shoot at shape, sound, movement or colour, including those that belong to a deer,
without confirming that their target is a deer.
2. A wise hunter will wear clothing that contrasts with the environment, including deer in that environment.
3. When hunting together with a companion, cease hunting if visual contact with that companion is lost, and
do not resume hunting until visual contact is made and confirmed.
4. A hunter must develop a self-awareness that enables them to identify buck/stag fever in themselves,
and counteract it with extra care while hunting.
5. Use binocular vision to identify the target; use the scope only to place the shot.
6. Snap shooting is to be avoided unless target identification is complete.
7. If an area is obviously heavily occupied by other hunters consider going hunting elsewhere.
8. Hunters should undergo hunter specific training.
9. Hunters should belong to a club. Club membership is most likely to be the source of training and
peer guidance.
10. Hunters should agree on hunting areas (‘blocks’), with a clearly defined ‘no fire zone’ between areas.
Do not hunt outside the agreed area, including on the way back to camp.
11. If a linear boundary is agreed (for example a ridge line or creek), no shots may be fired toward or over
that boundary line.
12. If it is absolutely necessary for one hunter to knowingly move into another’s area, perhaps because of
an emergency, do not stalk into the area. The hunter should enter in a way that it is obvious they are
not a deer.
13. Do not move into the firing zone or arc of fire of a hunting companion.
14. Sight more than a single small part of the deer and confirm it as the target.
15. Minimise the likelihood of colour similar to that of a deer being visible.
16. Do not shoot when others are known to be in the firing zone.
17. When hunting together with a companion in parallel keep sight of each other,
maintain an arc of fire 180 degrees away from your hunting companion with
a ‘no fire zone’ between shooters, including forward and back.
18. When hunting together with a companion, and taking turns hunting, the non
hunting companion does not resume hunting until mutually agreed.
19. Hunting is not a time to fool around. Do not behave like a deer knowing your
mate is hunting nearby. He may end up hunting you.
20. If carrying a deer carcass cover it in some way so that it is clearly contrasted with
the environment, including deer in that environment.
It is also important to remember that hunters as individuals participating in a precision,
high risk activity should ensure that their general health, including their eyesight, are up
to the requirements of the activity.