MADISON, WI (WTAQ) – Wisconsin lawmakers confirmed Tuesday that they want to let hunters wear “blaze pink” in the woods, as well as blaze orange.
As promised, supporters held a news conference in Madison Tuesday afternoon to announce the proposal.
Assembly Democrat Nilk Milroy of South Range wore a florescent pink T-shirt to hammer his message home. Assembly Republicans Joel Kleefisch of Oconomowoc and David Steffen of Howard did the same.
They said blaze pink would encourage more women to hunt — and apparel makers could work together with non-profit groups to get more women and men interested in hunting.
UW-Madison textile expert Majid Sarmadi said blaze pink is just as visible as blaze orange in the woods.
The 3 lawmakers plan to seek co-sponsors for the proposal over the next couple of weeks.
(Story courtesy of Wheeler News Service)
