2. Objectives
To identify state and federal policies concerning outdoor recreation.
To discuss recreational safety.
To learn about recreational safety requirements.

3. Main Menu Federal & State Functions Outdoor Education & Safety
Hunter Education & Safety
Angler Education & Safety
Boater Education & Safety

5. Outdoor Recreation
Is supervised by the U.S. Parks and Wildlife Department (PWD)
Activities occur in state and national parks and historic sites
Includes:
biking
hunting
birding
equestrian
boating
swimming
camping
hiking
fishing

6. Outdoor Recreation
Is governed by federal, state and local governments to ensure public safety by defining and enforcing regulations

7. Outdoor Recreation Laws
Are set for the following reasons:
providing recreational safety
managing outdoor recreation
managing economic resources
researching and education
sustaining wildlife populations

8. Federal Government Functions in Recreation
Include:
owning and managing land, water and wildlife
providing grants to state and local government
researching and educating the public
overseeing international agreements
providing land and recreation allotment

9. Federal Agencies Include: National Park Service U.S. Forest Service
Fish and Wildlife Service

10. National Parks Service
Was established in 1916
Is entrusted with the conservation of the natural resources of America
Manages all U.S. national parks

11. U.S. Forest Service
Manages and protects the nation’s 154 national forests and 20 national grasslands
Has a mission to sustain the health, diversity and productivity of the nation’s forests and grasslands for present and future generations

12. Fish and Wildlife Service
Has a mission to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife and natural habitats for the ongoing benefit of Americans
Responsibilities include:
enforcing federal wildlife laws
protecting endangered species
managing migratory birds
restoring nationally significant fisheries
conserving and restoring wildlife habitats

13. Federal Acts Include: Land and Water Conservation Act of 1965
Wild and Scenic River Act of 1968
National Trails System Act of 1968
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969
Environmental Education Act of 1970

14. Land and Water Conservation Act
Was passed by Congress in 1965
Assists federal, state and local governments to preserve, develop and guarantee outdoor recreational resources to all U.S. citizens

15. Wild and Scenic River Act
Was passed by Congress in 1968
Preserves rivers with natural, cultural and recreational values for the enjoyment of all U.S. citizens

16. National Trail System Act
Was passed by Congress in 1968
Was designed to promote the preservation of public access to travel within, enjoy and appreciate outdoor recreation and scenic trails

17. National Environmental Policy Act
Was signed into law in 1969
Creates national environmental policy and promotion for protection, care and improvement of the environment and provides a process for applying these goals

18. Environmental Education Act
Was passed by Congress in 1970
Provides national leadership to encourage environmental education

19. State Government Functions in Recreation
Include:
maintaining policy development and local governments
providing areas, facilities and services
managing plants and wildlife
researching and educating the public
establishing and enforcing standards and regulations
cooperating with federal agencies

21. Outdoor Education
Helps provide the skills, knowledge, experience and confidence needed to enjoy the outdoors

22. Outdoor Education Is designed to do the following:
engage people of all ages and abilities in establishing sustainable relationships with nature and humanity
gain experience in any outdoor setting
develop deeper relationships with nature

23. Outdoor Education Aims to do the following:
teaching outdoor survival skills
improving problem-solving skills
enhancing teamwork
developing leadership skills
understanding natural environments
promoting spirituality

24. Outdoor Hazards Can occur on public or private lands
May create dangerous situations which require survival skills, including:
traveling with a companion
being in good physical condition
watching foot placement
making camp before dark
wearing appropriate clothing
checking all equipment

25. Outdoor Hazards
May create dangerous situations which require survival skills, including:
considering the weather
planning trips ahead of time
developing an emergency plan
resting frequently
paying attention to surroundings and landmarks
packing essential items in a backpack
learning basic first aid

26. Survival Skills Include: traveling with a companion
incidents are less likely to occur and more easily addressed when not traveling alone
being in good physical condition
set a comfortable pace and make sure the skills need for the adventure are known

27. Survival Skills Include: watching foot placement
avoid accidents from falls or slipping
making camp before dark
traveling after dark may result in accidents, such as falling

28. Survival Skills Include: wearing appropriate clothing
trail conditions and the season will affect what should be worn
checking all equipment
keep equipment in good working condition and always carry a signaling device

29. Survival Skills Include: considering the weather
keep an eye on current and predicted weather conditions
planning trips ahead of time
inform someone of the location, duration, expected return and number of people in the group

30. Survival Skills Include: developing an emergency plan
imagine possible emergency scenarios, think about and discuss possible responses with traveling companions
resting frequently
rest muscles and conserve energy

31. Survival Skills Include:
paying attention to surroundings and landmarks
keep close to established paths and track movement through use of a map
packing essential items in a backpack, such as:
water, snacks, cell phone, bandages, medical ointments, tweezers and scissors

32. Survival Skills Include: learning basic first aid
know CPR, how to treat an abrasion or bug bite and how to identify signs of serious medical conditions

33. Outdoor Hazards
Include those risks associated with the outdoors, such as:
losing the way
severe weather
hazardous terrain
medical conditions
metabolic imbalances
topical injuries
animals
internal injuries
poisonous plants

34. Losing the Way Includes: possibility of running out of food and water
experiences weather changes
intensify the risk of hiking

35. Severe Weather Includes: blizzards flash floods fog sandstorms
tornados
other weather events

36. Hazardous Terrain Includes: snow slides glaciers wet surfaces
deep or vigorous water
other hazardous terrain

37. Medical Conditions Include: fever chills dizziness
carbon monoxide poisoning

38. Metabolic Imbalances Include: dehydration hypothermia heat exhaustion
malnourishment
altitude sickness
poisonings

39. Topical Injuries Include: frostbite sunburn lacerations rashes
blisters

40. Animals Include: large predatory animals venomous animals bears
cougars
venomous animals
snakes
scorpions
spiders
bees

41. Internal Injuries Include: ankle sprains back injuries broken bones
concussion

42. Poisonous Plants
Include:
poison ivy
mushrooms
poison oak
berries

44. Hunter Education
Develops safe, responsible, knowledgeable and involved hunters
Prevents accidents and saves lives
Involves teaching angler safety
Angler – person who fishes with a rod and line

45. Hunter Education Requirements include:
Hunter Education Training Course
must be completed by most hunters and bow hunters, but age requirements vary state to state
includes important laws and regulations, game identification, guns and archery equipment

46. Hunter Education May be obtained: classroom setting online course
taught by certified fish and game instructors
online course
self-paced program which is completed on the Internet along with a final exam

47. Hunter Education Includes: firearm skills hunting safety
hunting ethics
wildlife conservation
archery
muzzleloaders
outdoor survival
first aid

48. Archery Education Includes: tree blind safety judging distances
arrow and point selection
correct shot placement

49. Hunter Rules & Regulations
Include:
season restrictions
bag limits
tagging
transporting
processing

50. Hunter Safety Requires the following:
adolescent hunters must complete a hunter education course or be accompanied by a person who is 17 years or older and holds a valid license to hunt in the state
most adult hunters must successfully complete a hunter education course
if the course is not complete a hunter may purchase a “Hunter Education Deferral” and be accompanied by someone 17 years or older who is licensed to hunt in the state

51. Hunting Safety
Guidelines from Parks and Wildlife Department (PWD) include:
treating every firearm or bow and arrow as if it is loaded
pointing the muzzle of a firearm down when not firing
knowing the target and what is in front of or beyond the target

52. Hunting Safety Guidelines from PWD include:
unloading firearms and unstringing conventional bows when not in use
handling firearms, bows, arrows and ammunition carefully
knowing the safe zone of fire, which is the area or zone where a hunter can shoot safely
staying calm and level headed when hunting, do not allow yourself to get aggravated

53. Hunting Safety Guidelines from PWD include:
wearing hearing and eye protection
not drinking alcohol or taking drugs before or while handling firearms or archery equipment
familiarizing yourself with any other circumstances requiring additional caution or safety measures

55. Angler Education Requirements include:
all fishermen must obtain a valid fishing license
age requirements vary from state to state

56. Angler Education Is taught during the Hunter Education Training Course
May be obtained:
classroom setting
taught by certified fish and game instructors
online course
self-paced program which is completed on the Internet along with a final exam

57. Angler Education Includes:
safe, knowledgeable and responsible fishing conduct
fish management
laws and regulations
safe handling of fishing equipment

58. Angler Rules & Regulations
Include:
daily possession limits
minimum size limits
season restrictions

59. Angler Safety Includes: handling fishing equipment responsibly
looking behind you before casting
not leaving your tackle lying on the ground
using long-nose pliers to help remove hooks from a fish
removing the hook or lure from the line and store it in tackle box when transporting equipment

60. Angler Safety Includes:
keeping at least one rod’s length between you and the next angler during a cast
wearing a flotation device
wearing the proper clothing
using safety glasses and gloves when cleaning a fish

62. Boater Safety Education
Requirements include:
a PWD approved course which must be completed by most boaters
age requirements vary state to state

63. Boater Safety Education
May be completed through:
an approved course in your area
an online course
a home study course

64. Boater Safety Includes the Water Safety Act of 1997
defines safety laws
identifies equipment required
specifies how to operate a vessel

65. Boater Safety Laws state:
no person may operate any boat at a rate of speed greater than what is reasonable and practical
no person may operate any motorboat in a willfully or wantonly reckless or negligent manner

66. Boater Safety Laws state:
no person may operate a moving vessel while being intoxicated
no person may operate a motorboat so as to create a hazardous wake
no person may operate a motorboat in a circular coarse around any other boat with any occupant who is fishing or swimming

67. Laws & Guidelines for Boater Safety
Include:
being weather-wise
using navigation lights
making proper use of lifejackets
avoiding alcohol
learning to swim
taking a boating course

68. Angler Laws & Guidelines for Boater Safety
Include:
distributing and securing gear properly to avoid overloading the boat
using care when moving
keep weight as low as possible and distributed evenly

69. Angler Laws & Guidelines for Boater Safety
Include:
remaining seated as much as possible to avoid capsizing and falls overboard
not anchoring from the stern of the boat

70. Hunter Boat Safety Laws & Regulations
Include:
securing firearms and ammo low in the boat to increase stability and to avoid falls
remaining seated if possible while shooting and retrieving migratory game birds
assigning each hunter a “shooting zone” to avoid shooting accidents

71. Resources
Hunter Ed Overview
Official Hunter Safety Courses for Today’s Hunter 2015
Education
Official Boater Safety Courses and Boat Safety Education Materials

72. Acknowledgements Executive Producer Gordon W. Davis, Ph.D.
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Stevi Huffaker
Graphic Designer
Melody Rowell
V.P. of Brand Management
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