This is what I have always done also, even in bow season. I don’t fear that the deer might see me, but I damned sure want to make sure other hunters see me. Ever hunted on horseback? You can walk right up to them because they think you are just another weird looking four legged animal. :)
Jeremiah Johnson quote. Elk dont know how many legs a horse has
Yeah. Orange to protect you from jerks who shoot at noises etc.