I wear orange whenever hunting (except dove and turkey). I also wear an orange hat when I'm running the dogs on public ground. It doesn't seem intrusive or offensive to me. Just safer.

Some places I hunt it is required, others not. I wear it anyway; no big deal.

I've been dusted/hit by birdshot several times -- even while wearing orange. Nothing serious.

My bird dogs also wear orange vests. Makes it easier to see them in the brush.

JERRY