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• Unit 1: Introduction to Hunter Education
  • Topic 1: Firearm Safety Rules
    • Video: Welcome to Hunter Ed
    • The Four Primary Rules of Firearm Safety
    • Additional Rules About Firearm Safety
  • Topic 2: The Importance of Hunter Education
    • Why Hunter Education?
    • Responsibility, Safety Skills, Knowledge, and Involvement
  • Topic 3: Funding for Hunter Education
    • Hunter Education Funding Sources
    • Pittman–Robertson Act
  • Topic 4: Summary
    • What You Learned
• Unit 2: Know Your Firearm Equipment
  • Topic 1: What Is a Firearm?
    • Defining a Firearm
    • Basic Parts of a Firearm
    • Animation: Parts of a Bolt-Action Rifle
    • Animation: Parts of a Pump-Action Shotgun
    • Animation: Parts of a Double-Action Revolver
    • Animation: Parts of a Semi-Automatic Pistol
  • Topic 2: What Is Ammunition?
    • Defining Ammunition
    • Basic Components of Ammunition
    • Selecting the Correct Ammunition
    • Rifle and Handgun Cartridges
    • Centerfire and Rimfire Ammunition
    • Shotshells
    • Choosing the Correct Type and Size of Shot
    • Shot Sizes
    • Non-Toxic Shot
  • Topic 3: How a Firearm Works
    • The Basic Firing Process
    • How the Rifle and Handgun Fire
    • Video: How a Cartridge Is Fired
    • Video: How the Rifle and Handgun Fire
    • How the Shotgun Shoots
  • Topic 4: Common Features of Firearms: Firearm Actions
    • Introduction to Firearm Actions
    • Bolt Action
    • Video: How a Bolt-Action Rifle Fires
    • Lever Action
    • Video: How a Lever-Action Rifle Fires
    • Pump Action
    • Semi-Automatic (or Autoloading) Action
    • Video: How a Semi-Automatic Handgun Fires
    • Break (or Hinge) Action
    • Video: How a Break-Action Shotgun Fires
    • Revolving Action
    • Video: How a Double-Action Revolver Fires
    • Common Actions on Rifles and Shotguns
    • Common Actions on Handguns
  • Topic 5: Common Features of Firearms: Firearm Safeties
    • Safety Mechanisms
    • Typical Locations of Safeties
    • Types of Safeties
    • Safeties Don't Replace Safe Handling
  • Topic 6: Common Features of Firearms: Magazines and Sights
    • Magazines
    • Introduction to Sights
    • Sights: Bead and Open
    • Sights: Aperture (Peep)
    • Sights: Telescopic (Scope) and Dot
  • Topic 7: Differences Between Firearms
    • Differences Between Rifles, Shotguns, and Handguns
    • Rifling in the Rifle or Handgun Bore
    • A Rifle's or Handgun's Caliber
    • A Shotgun's Gauge
    • Shotgun Choke and Shot String
    • Types of Chokes
    • Shot String at Various Distances
    • Steel Shot
  • Topic 8: Using the Correct Ammunition
    • Match Firearms and Ammunition...Correctly!
    • Safety Practices to Help You Avoid Using Wrong Ammunition
    • The Danger of Using Wrong Ammunition
  • Topic 9: A Firearm's Range
    • Know Your Firearm's Range
    • Maximum Projectile Range: Rifle
    • Maximum Projectile Range: Shotgun
    • Maximum Projectile Range: Handgun
    • Video: Understanding Ballistics
  • Topic 10: Cleaning and Storing Firearms
    • Firearm Cleaning Basics
    • A Cleaning Kit
    • General Cleaning Instructions
    • Steps for Cleaning a Firearm
    • Where to Use a Brush, Cleaning Rod, and Cleaning Cable
    • Video: Cleaning a Firearm
    • Storing Your Firearm
    • Storing Ammunition
  • Topic 11: Summary
    • What You Learned
    • What You Learned (cont.)
    • What You Learned (cont.)
• Unit 3: Basic Shooting Skills
  • Topic 1: Good Marksmanship and Accuracy
    • Fundamentals of Good Marksmanship
    • Selecting the Proper Firearm and Ammunition
    • Determining Accuracy Limits
    • Protecting Your Vision and Hearing
  • Topic 2: Rifle Firing
    • Sight Alignment
    • Aligning an Open Sight
    • Determining Your Dominant or Master Eye
    • Sighting-In a Rifle
    • Optional Sighting-In Techniques
    • Sighting-In Procedure
    • Adjusting Your Sight
    • Video: Sighting-In a Rifle
    • Rifle-Firing Techniques
    • Firing Positions: Prone
    • Firing Positions: Standing
    • Firing Positions: Sitting
    • Firing Positions: Kneeling
  • Topic 3: Shotgun Shooting
    • Shooting a Shotgun vs. a Rifle
    • Choosing the Proper Choke
    • Matching Choke to Your Quarry
    • Patterning Your Shotgun
    • The Patterning Procedure
    • When Is Your Shot Patterning Correct?
    • Shotgun-Shooting Stance
    • Shouldering, Pointing, and Pulling the Trigger of a Shotgun
    • Leading the Target: Swing-Through Method
    • Leading the Target: Sustained Lead
    • Snap-Shooting
  • Topic 4: Handgun Shooting
    • Handgun Loading and Handling
    • Handgun-Shooting Position and Grip
    • Handgun Sight Alignment and Aiming
    • Handgun-Shooting Techniques
  • Topic 5: Summary
    • What You Learned
    • What You Learned (cont.)
    • What You Learned (cont.)
• Unit 4: Basic Hunting Skills
  • Topic 1: Planning and Preparation
    • Steps You Should Take to Prepare for a Hunt
    • Know Your Quarry
    • Understand Animal Characteristics
  • Topic 2: Hunting Strategies
    • Introduction to Hunting Strategies
    • Still Hunting
    • Stalking
    • Posting
    • Using Ground Blinds
    • Video: Hunting From a Ground Blind
    • Using Elevated Stands
    • Game Calling
    • Driving
    • Flushing and Hunting With Dogs
    • Trapping
  • Topic 3: Vital Shots
    • Where to Shoot
    • Animation: Choosing the Proper Shot Angle
    • Shot Angles: Broadside
    • Shot Angles: Quartering-Away
    • Shot Angles: Quartering-Toward
    • Shot Angles: Head-On
    • Shot Angles: Rear-End
    • Trailing Wounded Game
    • Approaching Downed Game
  • Topic 4: Field Care of Game
    • Field Care Basics
    • Field Dressing Techniques
    • A Game Care Kit
    • Field Dressing Larger Game
    • Transporting Game
  • Topic 5: Summary
    • What You Learned
• Unit 5: Primitive Hunting Equipment and Techniques
  • Topic 1: Know Your Muzzleloader
    • Introduction to Primitive Equipment
    • Parts of a Muzzleloader Firearm
    • Muzzleloader Locks
    • In-Line Muzzleloaders
    • Muzzleloading Rifles, Shotguns, and Handguns
    • Powders for Muzzleloaders
    • Projectiles for Muzzleloaders
  • Topic 2: Basic Muzzleloader Safety and Skills
    • Basic Muzzleloader Safety
    • Loading a Muzzleloader
    • Steps for Loading a Muzzleloader
    • Steps for Loading an In-Line Muzzleloader
    • Unloading a Muzzleloader
    • Firing a Muzzleloader
    • Muzzleloader Hang Fire Situations
    • Cleaning a Muzzleloader
    • Video: Modern In-Line Muzzleloading Safety
  • Topic 3: Know Your Bow and Arrow
    • Speed and Range of Modern Bows
    • Common Bow Types: Longbow (Stick Bow)
    • Common Bow Types: Recurve Bow
    • Common Bow Types: Compound Bow
    • Stringing a Bow
    • Parts of an Arrow
    • Common Types of Arrowheads: Points
    • Common Types of Arrowheads: Broadheads
    • The Crossbow
  • Topic 4: Bowhunting Safety and Skills
    • Preparing for Safety Before You Go Out
    • Bow-Shooting Safety
    • Broadhead Safety
    • Safety Accessories
    • Bow-Shooting Position
    • Nocking an Arrow
    • Drawing and Anchoring the Bow
    • Aiming the Bow
    • Holding and Releasing the Bow
  • Topic 5: History of Primitive Hunting Equipment
    • History of Firearms
    • History of the Bow and Arrow
  • Topic 6: Summary
    • What You Learned
    • What You Learned (cont.)
• Unit 6: Be a Safe Hunter
  • Topic 1: Why Firearm Safety Is Important
    • Introduction to Firearm Safety
    • Firearm Safety in the Home
    • Hunting Incidents
    • Main Causes of Hunting Incidents
    • Video: Staying Safe After the Shot
    • Importance of Safe Backstops
    • Firearm Safety at the Shooting Range
  • Topic 2: Safely Carrying Firearms in the Field
    • Introduction to Safe Carries
    • Video: Safe Firearm Carries
    • Proper Field Carries: Trail Carry
    • Proper Field Carries: Sling Carry
    • Proper Field Carries: Elbow or Side Carry
    • Proper Field Carries: Two-Handed or "Ready" Carry
    • Proper Field Carries: Cradle Carry
    • Proper Field Carries: Shoulder Carry
    • Proper Field Carries: Three Hunters, Side by Side
    • Proper Field Carries: Three Hunters, Walking Single File
    • Proper Field Carries: Hunters Facing One Another
    • Crossing Obstacles: Alone
    • Crossing Obstacles: With Others
    • Passing a Firearm to Another Person
    • Video: Safe Fence Crossing
    • Checking for Obstructions
    • Video: Clearing Plugged Gun Barrels
  • Topic 3: Safely Loading and Unloading Firearms
    • Loading Firearms
    • Video: Loading and Unloading Firearms
    • Unloading Firearms
  • Topic 4: Transporting Firearms
    • Safely Transporting Firearms
    • Gun Cases for Transporting Firearms
    • Video: Transporting Firearms Safely
  • Topic 5: Safe Zone-of-Fire
    • What Is a Zone-of-Fire?
    • Determining Your Safe Zone-of-Fire
    • Maintaining Your Safe Zone-of-Fire
    • Video: Safe Zones-of-Fire
  • Topic 6: Other Safety Considerations
    • Self-Control and Target Identification
    • Shooting Accuracy
    • Alcohol and Drugs
    • Beware of Hang Fires
  • Topic 7: Hunting From Elevated Stands
    • Introduction to Elevated Stands
    • Pros and Cons of 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 (Freestanding)
    • Elevated Stand Location
    • Video: Preparing to Hunt From a Tree Stand
    • Fall-Arrest Systems (FAS)
    • Fall-Arrest System Safety Guidelines
    • Avoiding Suspension Trauma
    • Hauling Hunting Equipment Into a Stand
    • Elevated Stand Safety
    • Video: Tree Stand Hunting Safety
  • Topic 8: Hunting With Boats
    • Trip Preparation When Hunting With Boats
    • Transporting Firearms in a Boat
    • Zone-of-Fire in a Boat
    • Surviving Water Emergencies
    • Types of Personal Flotation Devices
    • Dealing With Cold Water Immersion
    • Survival Steps If You Cannot Get Out of the Water
  • Topic 9: Hunting With All-Terrain Vehicles
    • Introduction to All-Terrain Vehicles
    • Rules for Safe and Ethical Operation When Hunting With ATVs
    • Know the Law Before Hunting With ATVs
  • Topic 10: Summary
    • What You Learned
    • What You Learned (cont.)
    • What You Learned (cont.)
• Unit 7: Be a Responsible and Ethical Hunter
  • Topic 1: Why Do We Have Hunting Laws?
    • Before Hunting Laws
    • Benefits of Hunting Laws
    • Fair Chase
    • How Hunting Laws Are Passed
    • Hunting Law Resources
    • The Hunter's Image Matters
  • Topic 2: Hunter Ethics
    • Being an Ethical Hunter
    • Respect Natural Resources
    • Video: Approached by a Conservation Officer
    • Respect Other Hunters
    • Respect Landowners
    • Respect Non-Hunters
    • Hunter's Personal Code of Conduct
    • Gray Areas of Ethical Behavior
  • Topic 3: The Five Stages of Hunter Development
    • Becoming a True Sportsman
    • Five Stages: Shooting Stage
    • Five Stages: Limiting-Out Stage
    • Five Stages: Trophy Stage
    • Five Stages: Method Stage
    • Five Stages: Sportsman Stage
    • True Sportsmen Become Involved
  • Topic 4: Summary
    • What You Learned
• Unit 8: Preparation and Survival Skills
  • Topic 1: Importance of Planning and Preparation
    • Preparing for Risks
    • Four Key Parts of Preparing
    • The Hunting Plan
    • Physical Conditioning
    • Clothing
    • Video: Effectiveness of Blaze Orange
    • Day Pack-Survival Kit and Equipment
  • Topic 2: Topographic Maps and Compasses
    • Reading a Topographic Map
    • Selecting a Compass
    • Understanding Declination
    • Plotting Your Progress
    • Global Positioning System (GPS)
  • Topic 3: Survival Skills
    • Switching Into Survival Mode
    • Rules of Survival
    • S.T.O.P.: Stop, Think, Observe, Plan
    • Preparing a Shelter
    • Starting a Fire
    • Signaling for Help
    • Drinking Enough Water
    • Finding Food
  • Topic 4: Coping With Extreme Weather
    • Hypothermia
    • Symptoms and Treatment of Hypothermia
    • Frostbite
    • Basics of Cold Survival Without Fire
    • Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
  • Topic 5: First Aid
    • Basic First Aid
    • First Aid: Bleeding
    • First Aid: Broken Bones
    • First Aid: Burns, CO Poisoning, and Chest Wounds
    • First Aid: Drownings, Heart Attacks, and Falls From Tree Stands
    • First Aid: Shock
    • First Aid: Snakebite
    • First-Aid Kit
  • Topic 6: Summary
    • What You Learned
    • What You Learned (cont.)
• Unit 9: Understanding Wildlife
  • Topic 1: Wildlife Conservation
    • Conservation and Preservation
    • Lessons in Wildlife Management
    • The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation
    • Causes of Threatened and Endangered Species
    • Habitat Management
    • Habitat Balancing Act
    • Carrying Capacity
    • Factors That Affect Surplus of Game Animals
    • The Hunter's Role in Wildlife Conservation
  • 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
    • Wildlife Categories
    • Large Mammals
    • Small Mammals
    • Upland Birds
    • Waterfowl
    • Wetland Birds
    • Birds of Prey
    • Rare, Protected, or Endangered Species
    • Continue Your Wildlife Education
  • Topic 4: Summary
    • What You Learned
    • What You Learned (cont.)

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• Transport animals discreetly—don’t display them.
• Keep firearms out of sight.
• Refrain from taking graphic photographs of the kill and from vividly describing the kill while within earshot of non-hunters.
• Maintain a presentable appearance while on the street—no bloody or dirty clothing.

How to Behave if Confronted by Anti-Hunter Protesters

• Remain calm and polite, and do not engage in arguments—never lose your temper.
• Never touch an anti-hunter or use any physical force, and especially never threaten an anti-hunter with your firearm.
• Report hunter harassment to law enforcement authorities. If possible, record the vehicle license number of harassers.

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