Respect Non-Hunters - Bowhunter

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• Unit 1: Introduction to Bowhunting
  • Topic 1: Pennsylvania Bowhunter Education Pre-Event Survey
    • Pennsylvania Bowhunter Education Pre-Event Survey
  • Topic 2: How Bowhunting Developed
    • The History of Modern Bowhunting
    • Video: The Bowhunting Tradition
    • The Fathers of Bowhunting
    • Development of Bowhunting Equipment
  • Topic 3: The Sport of Bowhunting
    • Video: Why Bowhunt
    • Bowhunting and Its Benefits
    • Challenges of Hunting With a Bow and Arrow
    • Why People Hunt With a Bow
  • Topic 4: Bowhunter Education
    • The International Bowhunter Education Program (IBEP)
    • Bill Wadsworth and the History of Bowhunter Education
    • Why Bowhunter Education
    • How Bowhunter Education Is Funded
    • Bowhunter's Resource Directory
• Unit 2: Understanding Wildlife
  • Topic 1: Wildlife Conservation
    • Conservation and Preservation
    • Lessons in Wildlife Management
    • The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation
    • Habitat Management
    • Carrying Capacity
    • The Hunter's Role in Wildlife Conservation
    • Wildlife Diseases
  • Topic 2: Wildlife Management and Conservation Principles
    • The Wildlife Manager's Role
    • Wildlife Management Practices
    • Beneficial Habitat Management Practices
  • Topic 3: Wildlife Identification
    • Developing Wildlife Identification Skills
    • Identifying Types of Deer
• Unit 3: Safe and Responsible Bowhunting
  • Topic 1: Archery and Bowhunting Safety
    • Archery Safety
    • Bowhunting Safety
    • Think Safety Checklist
  • Topic 2: Responsible Bowhunting
    • What Does Responsibility Mean for the Bowhunter?
    • Bowhunting Regulations
    • Know the Law
    • Ethics
  • Topic 3: Responsible Bowhunters Show Respect
    • Know and Respect Your Personal Limitations
    • Respect Your Equipment
    • Respect the Landowner
    • Respect Game Animals and Resources
    • Respect Your Hunting Companions
    • Respect Non-Hunters
  • Topic 4: Bowhunting's Public Image
    • Speaking and Acting Responsibly
    • Positive Actions by Responsible Bowhunters
    • The Bowhunter's Creed
• Unit 4: Know Your Bow and Arrow
  • Topic 1: The Bow
    • Bows Are Short-Range Hunting Tools
    • Bow Selection
    • Dominant or Master Eye
  • Topic 2: Types of Bows
    • The Longbow
    • The Recurve Bow
    • The Compound Bow
  • Topic 3: The Arrow
    • The Shaft
    • Fletching
    • The Nock and the String Loop
  • Topic 4: Arrow Points
    • Types of Arrow Points
    • Broadheads
    • Types of Broadheads
  • Topic 5: Matching Arrows With Your Bow
    • Importance of Matching Arrows to Your Bow
    • Spine and Archer's Paradox
    • Arrow Shaft Length and Labeling
    • Checking Alignment
  • Topic 6: Accessories
    • Accessories
    • More Accessories
  • Topic 7: Bowhunting Equipment Review
    • Video: Gearing Up
• Unit 5: Preparation Before the Hunt
  • Topic 1: The Well-Dressed Bowhunter
    • Clothing Selection Is Critical
    • Staying Warm in Cold Weather
    • Staying Dry in Wet Weather
    • The Invisible Bowhunter
  • Topic 2: Bow Shooting Basics
    • Six Basic Steps for Shooting
    • Video: Archery Practice
    • Bow-Shooting Errors
    • Basic Target Practice
  • Topic 3: Perfecting Your Archery Skills
    • Sighting-In
    • Advanced Archery Practice for the Hunt
    • Stump Shooting and Yukon Roving
  • Topic 4: Judging Distances
    • Distance Judging Is Critical for Shot Placement
    • Distance Judging Methods
    • Actual Distance Judging Exercise
  • Topic 5: Preparing to Hunt Your Quarry
    • Study Your Quarry
    • Scout the Hunting Area
• Unit 6: Crossbows
  • Topic 1: Know Your Crossbow and Arrows
    • Background
    • Comparing a Conventional Bow to a Crossbow
    • Parts of a Crossbow
    • Recurve vs. Compound Crossbow
    • Arrows
    • Broadheads
  • Topic 2: Cocking Devices
    • Manual Cocking
    • The Need for Cocking Aids
    • Cocking Harness
    • Hand Cranks
    • Uncocking a Crossbow
  • Topic 3: Other Accessories
    • Quivers
    • Sight Systems
  • Topic 4: Crossbow Shooting
    • Preparing to Shoot
    • Sighting-In Your Crossbow
    • Centering the Crossbow String's Center Serving Area
    • Cocking the Crossbow
    • Holding the Crossbow
    • Aiming With Sights
    • Shooting the Crossbow
    • Crossbow Hunting From an Elevated Stand
    • Video: Crossbow Safety
    • Range Requirements
• Unit 7: Methods of Bowhunting
  • Topic 1: Ways to Bowhunt
    • Video: Bowhunting Methods
  • Topic 2: Ground Bowhunting Methods
    • Still Hunting, Stalking, and Glassing
    • Ground Blinds
    • Pit Blinds
  • Topic 3: Hunting From Elevated Stands
    • Introduction to Elevated Stands
    • Types of Portable Tree Stands
    • Portable Tree Stands: Hang-On Stands
    • Portable Tree Stands: Climbing Stands
    • Portable Tree Stands: Ladder Stands
    • Tripods, Quadpods, or Tower Stands (Free-Standing)
    • Judging Distances From Elevated Stands
  • Topic 4: Elevated Stand Safety
    • Protect Against Accidental Falls
    • Tree Stand Safety Study
    • Inspecting and Preparing Stands
    • Selecting a Stand Location
    • Video: Preparing to Hunt From a Tree Stand
    • Fall-Arrest Systems (FASs)
    • Video: Hunting From a Tree Stand
    • Hauling Hunting Equipment Into a Stand
    • Tree Stand Rope Safety System
    • Hunting Saddles
  • Topic 5: Scents, Lures, Game Calls, and Decoys
    • Scents and Lures
    • White-Tailed Deer Tips
    • Game Calls
    • Decoys
  • Topic 6: Bowfishing
    • Bowfishing Overview
    • Bowfishing Equipment
• Unit 8: Shot Placement and Recovery Techniques
  • Topic 1: Shot Impact
    • How Arrows and Bullets Differ
    • How a Broadhead Causes Death
    • Sharp Broadheads Are Essential
  • Topic 2: Shot Placement
    • Proper Shot Placement Is Critical
    • Chest Cavity: The Main Vital Area
    • Video: Locating the Vital Area
    • Abdominal Cavity
    • Shots Outside the Main Body Cavities
    • Spine Shots
    • Special Situation: Large Bears
  • Topic 3: Shot Strategy
    • Plan and Practice Your Shot Strategy
    • Ethical Hunting and the Risks of Long Shots
    • Animation: Choosing the Proper Shot Angle
    • Consider Your Location
    • Video: Taking Effective Shots
  • Topic 4: Choose the Proper Shot Angle
    • Shot Angles: Broadside
    • Shot Angles: Quartering-Away
    • Shot Angles: Quartering-Toward
    • Shot Angles: Head-On and Rear-End
    • Video: Choosing the Best Shot Angles
  • Topic 5: Setting Up the Perfect Shot
    • Planning for a Perfect Shot
    • Picking the Right Moment to Shoot
    • Why Shots Go Wrong
    • Jumping the String
    • Video: Shot Selection
  • Topic 6: Big Game Recovery
    • Steps for a Successful Recovery
    • Attention to Clues
    • When to Begin Recovery
    • Trailing Game and Blood Sign
    • White-Tailed Deer Hair Can Give Clues
    • Lost Sign
    • Nighttime Tracking
  • Topic 7: Field Care of Game
    • Approaching Downed Game
    • Field Care Basics
    • Field Dressing Techniques
    • Game Care Kit
    • Moving a Big Game Animal
    • About Game Meat
  • Topic 8: Putting It All Together
    • Video: Hey, I Got One
• Unit 9: Outdoor Preparedness
  • Topic 1: Importance of Planning and Preparation
    • Preparing for Risks
    • Preparing a Hunting Plan
    • Planning a Bowhunting Trip Far Away
    • Primary Hazards
    • Gearing Up for Safety
    • Survival Kit
  • Topic 2: First Aid
    • First Aid: Bleeding and Arrow Wounds
    • First Aid: Falls and Broken Bones
    • First-Aid Kit
  • Topic 3: Topographic Maps and Compasses
    • Reading a Topographic Map
    • Selecting a Compass
    • Red Fred in the Shed: Using a Compass
    • Declination
    • Plotting Your Progress
    • Global Positioning System (GPS)
  • Topic 4: Survival Skills If You Get Lost
    • If You Get Lost
    • Prepare Shelter
    • Build a Fire
    • Signal for Help
    • Drink Water and Eat Food
  • Topic 5: Coping With Extreme Weather
    • Hypothermia
    • Symptoms and Treatment of Hypothermia
    • Heat Exhaustion
    • Heat Stroke

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Responsible hunters refrain from behavior that will turn people against hunting. You should not:

• Display vulgar or obnoxious bumper stickers or clothing slogans.
• Brag or try to start arguments with people who don’t hunt or who oppose hunting.
• Use foul language in public places while wearing camouflage or other clothing that identifies you as a hunter.
• Go into public places wearing camouflage or similar clothing that has been doused with scent-covering odors.
• Wear bloody clothing or unnecessarily display dead animals in public.
• Be disrespectful of landowners, their livestock, or any private property.
• Purchase or drink alcoholic beverages, be intoxicated, or be impaired by drugs prior to, during, or after a hunt.

Remember…

When hunting away from home, keep a fresh, clean set of clothing for trips into town for gas, meals, or other supplies.

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