BE A RESPONSIBLE AND ETHICAL HUNTER Chapter 7 Taylor Horner, Chloe Wright, Cole Russell

WHY DO WE HAVE HUNTING LAWS

GAME CONSERVATION To conserve game for future generations to enjoy, they made laws to help manage wildlife. These laws help wildlife flourish by: Making hunting seasons that limit have resting and avoid nesting and mating seasons. Limiting hunting methods and equipment Setting “bag” limits on the number of animals that can be taken. Making check stations and game tag requests to enforce the law

SAFETY, OPPORTUNITY, AND FUNDING In addition to ensuring the arability of game for future generations, hunting laws: Make safety guidelines for hunting that protect both the hunter and non- hunters Offer equal opportunity for all hunters, weather they use modern firearms, muzzleloaders, or bows Ensure adequate funding for wildlife programs by collecting license fees

THE HUNTERS IMAGE MATTERS fair chase Hunting laws also define the rules of a fair chase More recently, fair chase rules were developed THE HUNTERS IMAGE MATTERS Nationally, about five percent of the population hunts, and roughly the same percentage is actively against hunting. The rest of the population has neutral feelings about hunting. However, bad behavior by hunters could sway some of the neutral crowd in the anti-hunting camp.

HUNTER ETHICS The ethical code

HUNTER ETHICS While hunting laws preserves wildlife, ethics preserve the hunter’s opportunity to hunt Ethics generally cover behavior that has to do with issues of fairness, respect, and responsibility not covered by law Then there are ethical issues that are just between the hunter and nature.

THE HUNTER’S ETHICAL CODE As Aldo Leopold, the “father of wildlife management”, once said, “ Ethical behavior is doing the right thing when no one else is watching- even when the wrong thing is legal” The ethical code of hunters used today has been developed by sportsman's over time. Most hunting organizations agree that responsible hunters do the following Respect natural resources Respect other hunters Respect landowners Respect non-hunters

THE 5 STAGES OF HUNTER DEVELOPMENT

stage 1 Shooting stage The priority is getting off a shot, rather than patiently waiting for a good shot. This eagerness to shoot can lead to bad decisions that endanger others. stage 2 Limiting- out stage Success is determined by bagging the limit. In extreme cases, this need to limit out also can cause hunters to take unsafe shots

stage 3 Trophy stage The hunter is selective and judges success by quality rather quantity. Typically, the focus is on big game. stage 4 Method stage In this stage the process of hunting biomes a focus. A hunter may still want to limit out but places higher priority on how it's accomplished

stage 5 Sportsman stage Success is measured by the total experience- the appreciation of the outdoors and the animals being hunted, the process of the hunt, and the companionship of other hunters

preparation and survival skill chapter 8

Importance of planning and preparation Hunting is a safe sport, but it does involve amount of risk. Be ready- to help you avoid or minimize problems, it’s essential that you plan carefully for the hunt. know your location- learn as much as you can about your chosen hunting area before you arrive. prepare for safety- you also need to assess your physical condition and equipment. tell others- prepare a hunting plan that tells where you are and whom you are with and when you expect to return

physical condition Hunting often demands more physical exertion than you’re accustomed to doing. conditions that may hamper your physical ability to perform safely and responsibly while hunting include: Allergies Asma A heart condition Excess weight Poor physical condition Your mental health condition impacts your performance as well prepare for your hunt by getting in shape well in advanced

reading a topographic map whenever you’re in a remote area or unfamiliar area, a topographic map and compass are a must topographic maps are created from aerial photographs and reveal the contours of the land, including hills,ridges, and valleys, as well as lakes, rivers, creeks, trails, and roads

clothing Clothing also can affect your ability to perform safely and responsibly. In warm weather wear a hat and light clothing In cold weather call for clothing that is worn in layers. A vapor transmission layers worn next to the body it should release moisture while retaining heat A protective outer layer

selecting a compass Present Comments Share File Edit View Insert Slide Format Arrange Tools Table Help Accessibility All changes saved in Drive Image options... Replace image... the orienteering is a critical piece of equipment for outdoor travels a good compass has: clear base plate that allows you to see the map underneath straight sides for aligning two points or for drawing lines liquid-filled needle housing that keeps the magnetic needle relatively steady when taking readings

understanding declination topographic maps are drawn to the real north, which is indicated by the grid lines on the map. when the north and magnetic north are aligned, your compass needle will point true north. plotting your progress as you hike into unfamiliar terrain, you can keep your bearings by taking frequent compass reading and plotting your progress on a map. learning to set a course and take a bearing takes study and practice understanding declination

survival skills preparing a shelter start preparing your camp well before dark. look for natural shelter, such as a rock overhang or thick brush. the site should be very dry. it should also protect you from the wind, it should be near water and plenty of firewood. a lean-to is made by leaning branches against a horizontal support to form a frame for a roof. build your fire where the heat will go into your shelter. survival skills planning and preparation should keep you from having an outdoor misadventure. if something does go wrong, switch into survival mode.

starting a fire If there is snow on the ground, build the fire on the platform of green logs or rocks gather everything you need because you start your fire pile fine twigs,grass, or bark shavings loosely as a base place larger sticks on the starter sticks or grass until you have a pile about 10 inches high if there is no breeze, light the kindling in the middle of the base. if there is a breeze light one end of the kindling so that the flame will be blown toward the fuel.

signaling for help when you decide to stay put and wait for rescue, prepare help signals as soon as possible the international emergey sign for distress is 3 of any signal: shots, blast on a whistle, flashes on a mirror once you have a shelter,fire and your signal prepared, you can focus on water and food

drinking enough water finding food even in cool weather, you need at least 2-4 quarts of water a day . humans can only last about 3 days with without water pure drinking water is rare. don't drink clear drinking water it contains contaminants that could serious sickness the best way to clean water is boiling it never make make survival problems worse by drinking unsafe water finding food humans can go for 2 or more weeks without food before you go into an unknown area, learn when what’s edible and what's not in that area

Coping with extreme weather some of the most common and dangerous risks to hunters result from exposure to extreme weather: hypothermia and heat stroke basic first aid every hunter should take a first-aid class course to learn what to do in case of injuries bleeding broken bones burns carbon monxide poisoning

basic first aid every hunter should take a first-aid class course to learn what to do in case of injuries: bleeding broken bones burns carbon monxide poisoning