The recent news stories have made it clear that hunters are divided when it comes to support for hunter education courses and many would like to see their fellow hunters stand up for the cause. Some hunters are joining other groups, some are simply standing behind their fellow hunters, and some are not even sure what they stand for. There is some confusion as to which group is a primary supporter of hunter education courses and how that group is planning on supporting the program through various types of public relations and marketing efforts. Let’s take a closer look at those groups and what some of the potential benefits might be for hunters who are interested in getting into the education program or improving their hunting skills.
Let’s first look at the organizations: That we think are the most likely primary supporters of hunter education courses and the one that has been recently added to the state wildlife resources board is the Center for Outdoor Learning. The CCOT is led by Dan Jolley, a former state game warden who has actually lived on the land for much of his life. As he has been able to help shape some of the hunting laws in the state through the legislation process, it appears as though he knows how important it is to have hunters education courses and he is using his clout as a former game warden to make sure that hunters are properly educated on the various laws that apply to them when taking an animal from the state wildlife habitat. In fact, he recently got the hunting license for the first time ever on a turkey when he was not even living on the land. Now, that he is a resident of the area he is very involved with this organization.
Next there is the Humane Society of the Uninvited: Which is another group that has been involved in trying to get hunters educated on hunting. The Humane Society of the Uninvited, along with the National Shooting Sports Association, has put together a series of hunter friendly seminars to help educate the public about hunting. These seminars are offered throughout the year to help hunters understand the rules and regulations governing hunting and to help prepare them for the season. The Humane Society also works closely with the state game and fish departments to help implement regulations that are needed throughout the state.
Finally there is the National Rabbit Breeders Association: Which is another group that is very involved in promoting a healthy hunting lifestyle. They have been instrumental in sponsoring various hunter friendly events like rabbit shows, rabbit club meetings and conferences, all of which help to promote good marksmanship among hunters. Many states in the US to own and manage some of their wildlife population so they are often able to share information and assist hunters with hunting permit requirements and other issues that may come up.
Hunter education courses are essential to a healthy and positive hunting experience.
Having the knowledge of the laws that govern hunting and the ability to make the right decisions when pursuing these legal activities will ensure a successful hunt and a good success story for the animal in question. A responsible hunter knows that good marksmanship and humane treatment of the wildlife that you are hunting plays a crucial role in preserving the animal for generations to come. It is important for a responsible hunter to always be aware of the requirements for hunting licenses and to always know where their current licenses are, which can be found by contacting your local wildlife department.
Having a good knowledge of the laws: That surround hunting and being able to meet the licensing requirements for each particular state that you plan to hunt can only enhance your hunter education. There are many different hunter safety courses on the internet that can help you learn about the laws and regulations that each state has in place. Many hunters take the knowledge that they gain from these courses and utilize it in an effort to help preserve the species that they are seeking to hunt. Becoming a primary supporter of responsible hunting practices will help to ensure that future generations will have an abundant supply of fantastic deer and other wildlife to hunt.