2010 Hunter Education Handbook

ARTLETT 2010
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2010 HUNTER EDUCATION

A new program offered at Camp Bartlett for 2010 . . .

Since April 1, 2007, students have been required to obtain a Hunter
Education Registration Certificate for $10.00 either online
(https://secure.utah.gov/serv2-hflo/hflo/login) or over the counter at
participating DWR license agents
(http://wildlife.utah.gov/licenses/agents.php), prior to registering for a
Hunter Education course.

Hunter Education course enrollment fees are $10.00. Upon successful

completion of the course, students will receive a free 365-day basic
hunting license. The license will allow a Hunter Education graduate to
hunt small game during the current season. This license is also re-
quired to qualify for big game permits.

Steps for new student:

1. Obtain a Hunter Education certificate for the course at any DWR

office or license agent.
2. After obtaining the certificate, begin your online course work.
3. Take the certificate and online quiz printouts to the Hunter Edu-
cation Instructor the first day of camp.
4. Upon successful completion of the course, the instructor will pro-
vide the validated small game license to the student.
5. The Hunter Education card, commonly known as the "blue card,"
will be mailed to the student at the address provided on the
voucher.

A couple of noteworthy items to remember:

• Students under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult

while hunting.
• Regardless of when the student graduates, all hunting regula-
tions such as season dates and bag limits will apply.
• Students anticipating hunting out-of-state will need to allow
enough time for the "blue card" to arrive in the mail.

Additional information can be obtained by contacting Bruce

Carter, Shooting Sports Director, at Bruce Carter
carter_bruce@yahoo.com
 Overview
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Follow these three steps . . .

The course consists of both online and in-person, practical exercise

and testing portions.

Step one:
Internet course information and instructions.

Step two:
You must sign up for the in-person practical exercise portion of the
course before taking the online course.

Step three:
After completing step one (reading the instructions) and step two
(signing up for the in-person practical exercise portion of the course),
you may proceed to the online portion of the course.
 Step one:
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The Internet hunter education course consists of two parts: the online
portion and the practical exercise and testing portion. The Internet
hunter education course is not easier than the standard course! The
online portion takes more time than the traditional hunter education
course, but the practical exercise and testing portion is usually com-
pleted in one or two days.

The online portion of the course was developed by the International

Hunter Education Association, and the course is on their Web site.
Please read all instructions before beginning. When you fully under-
stand all requirements, you may begin the online portion. Your com-
puter must be connected to a printer since you must print out section
quizzes.

To successfully complete the Internet course and get your hunter edu-
cation certification card, you must do all of the following:

1. Complete the Internet Introduction to Hunter Education (online),

print out section quiz reports as instructed and turn them in at
the beginning of the practical exercise and testing portion.
Warning: Do not wait until the last minute! Plan your work time
now. The online portion can take between 12 and 20 hours for
most people. All questions must be answered correctly (100 per-
cent) unless otherwise noted. It's okay to do the online portion
with family and friends, get help and discuss the lessons. If you
haven't finished the online portion, or if you lose it, you won’t be
able to attend the practical exercise and testing portion; you will
not be allowed to continue.

2. All students must bring a Hunter Education Registration Certifi-

cate. Students under 18 years old must have their parents or le-
gal guardians sign the Hunter Education Registration Certificate
before taking the course.

3. Memorize four basic firearm safety rules: (1) treat each firearm
like a loaded firearm, (2) always control the muzzle of your fire-
arm, (3) keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on
the target, and (4) be sure of your target and what is
beyond. There are certainly additional firearm safety
rules. However, these four are basic safety rules
every hunter should know and practice. You must be
 able to write, from memory, the four basic firearm safety rules
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during the practical exercise and testing portion.

4. Pre-register for and attend the entire practical exercise and test-
ing portion. There, you must demonstrate safe gun handling and
a mature and responsible attitude towards firearms, people and
natural resources. Written, shooting and attitude tests are part
of the practical exercise and testing portion. The written test
consists of 50 questions covering a variety of hunter education
subjects. Students must score 75 percent or higher to pass the
course. Your attitude will also determine whether you pass or
not. You must show a mature and responsible attitude towards
firearms, fellow students, your instructor and natural resources.
You can fail this course based on your attitude.

Also, you may use the attached targets used for the shooting
test and practice before you arrive at Camp Bartlett.

5. The shooting test consists of live firing with a .22 rimfire rifle at
targets 50 feet from the shooter. Students must fire five practice
shots at the bulls eye target, 10 shots in the prone position at
the squirrel target, 10 shots at the rabbit in the sitting or kneel-
ing position and 10 shots at the rabbit target in the standing po-
sition. Fifty percent or 15 out of 30 must be in the kill zone of
the two targets.
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Email Bruce Carter at: carter_bruce@yahoo.com

Include the following information:

• Full name
• Troop # and sponsoring institution
• Week attending Camp Bartlett
• Contact phone number
• Contact email address
• Parent/Legal guardian name

Step three:
After completing step one (reading the instructions) and step two
(signing up for the in-person practical exercise portion of the course),
you may proceed to the online portion of the course.

• Online portion of the course (http://homestudy.ihea.com)

• Remember to print off each online quiz report.

Bring the following to the practical exercise and test-

ing portion of the course

1. Certificate of registration (from DWR or online receipt)

2. Completed online quiz reports
3. Pen or pencil
4. Outdoor clothes and boots. Outdoor activities will go rain or
shine