North Dakota lawmakers shoot down bill to approve blaze-pink hunting gear
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Lawmakers in North Dakota rejected a bill to approve blaze-pink apparel for big game hunting. Supporters said the magenta hue could help recruit new enthusiasts to the sport, while critics charged that those with red-green colorblindness would not be able to discern the hot pink gear, creating a dangerous situation.
On Tuesday, the North Dakota House rejected Senate Bill 2143 in a 14-78 vote, The Bismarck Tribune reports. Sen. Kristin Roers (R-Fargo) was inspired to introduce the legislation following a shopping trip, and finding that women’s hunting gear was only available in pink, with orange apparel sold in unisex sizes. Though the Senate passed the bill 43-4 in January, a House Committee released a "do not pass" recommendation last week, per KNOX Radio. Taking aim, Roers pointed to nearby states (Wyoming, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois) which allow for fluorescent or blaze pink hunting apparel, and said the bright hue could help draw people into the great outdoors. Senate Bill 2143 also pushed to approve a camouflage pattern of up to 50%, too.More Related News