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2. Chapter One Introduction To Hunter Education

3. Copyright © 2007 Kalkomey Enterprises, Inc. Key Topics  Why Hunter Education?  Hunter Education Funding Sources

4. Copyright © 2007 Kalkomey Enterprises, Inc. Objectives You should be able to …  give two reasons why hunter education is important.  name five sources of hunter education funding.  name three hunting-related projects for which the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration funds are used.  describe the behavior of a responsible hunter.  give an example of how you can be involved in making hunting a respected sport.

5. Copyright © 2007 Kalkomey Enterprises, Inc. Why Hunter Education? Mandated hunter education program began in New York in 1949. Later, safety coordinators formed International Hunter Education Association (IHEA). IHEA’s mission is to foster hunting by developing safe, responsible, and knowledgeable hunters.

6. Copyright © 2007 Kalkomey Enterprises, Inc. Why Hunter Education? (cont.) Hunter education is about more than firearm and hunting safety. The goal includes producing knowledgeable, responsible, and involved hunters— hunters who understand the importance of complying with hunting laws and behaving ethically.

7. Copyright © 2007 Kalkomey Enterprises, Inc. Why Hunter Education? (cont.) Hunter education strives to instill responsibility, improve skills and knowledge, and encourage the involvement of hunters.  Responsibility  Safety Skills  Knowledge  Involvement

8. Copyright © 2007 Kalkomey Enterprises, Inc. Funding Sources U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service provides federal aid to state wildlife agencies to support hunting-related projects. Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act funding established in 1937 by the Pittman-Robertson Act:

9. Copyright © 2007 Kalkomey Enterprises, Inc. Funding Sources (cont.)  Act funds selection, restoration, and improvement of wildlife habitat, and wildlife management research. Includes funding for hunter education and public target ranges.  Funds for Act come from federal excise tax on sporting arms, ammunition, archery equipment, and handguns.  Each state’s proportion of federal funds is based on area of state and number of licensed hunters.

10. Copyright © 2007 Kalkomey Enterprises, Inc. Funding Sources (cont.)  State wildlife agencies sponsor hunter education programs found in each state or province.  Non-governmental organizations offer hunter education and firearm safety education materials and training.  Many firearm and archery manufacturers provide training materials to teach how to use their products safely.  Local hunting and civic clubs, and businesses often provide facilities and equipment for hunter education courses.

11. Copyright © 2007 Kalkomey Enterprises, Inc. Review Questions  What is a primary objective of hunter education?  Name three hunting-related projects for which the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act (Pittman- Robertson Act) provides funding.  Is a state highway department a source of hunter education funding?  Name three behaviors of a responsible hunter.