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Which of the following is recommended for all hunters in the field?
It is critical for all deer hunters to be able to identify and hit the target's vital areas, generally the heart/lung zone (just behind the shoulder). It is important for all hunters to practice regularly to maintain their skills.

Ensure your rifle is correctly zeroed before hunting, and practise regularly to build up confidence in handling and firing your rifle.

Do not shoot unless it is safe to do so and you are confident of a clean hit. Use binoculars to study the background and the deer's position before firing. Ensure there is a solid backstop, with no other deer behind the target or obstruction in front that could deflect your bullet.

Always try to manoeuvre so that you can rest the rifle for a steady shot; use whatever assistance is available, and watch for barrel obstructions close to you below the line of sight.

Get as close to the deer as possible and take shots at un-alarmed game.

You should be able to accurately judge your distance from the deer and should restrict your shooting to distances where you are confident of a one-shot kill. Be mindful of elevation and windage.

Never attempt head shots. The brain is a small target and one can easily miss, resulting in a non-lethal strike. The animal will run away and you are unlikely to get it even if you follow up immediately.

The final step is to carefully aim and squeeze the trigger. If you are excited, nervous, shaking or puffing and panting, don't shoot until you are calm.

Aiming points

The best shot is the broadside heart/lung area rather low on the chest. There is little meat to damage on the ribcage, and the entry/exit holes will leave an identifiable blood trail to follow.

Neck shots should be avoided unless your marksmanship is such that you can consistently hit the spinal cord within the neck bone under field conditions. If you must take this shot, do so when the animal is facing you. You should also aim low in the neck where the effect of the animal suddenly moving its head is less.

IMPORTANT: Be aware that in-person classes are provided by WDFW certified volunteer instructors. While we are moving towards pre-COVID class availability levels, difficulties may arise in locating a class near you. Please plan to complete a class well before your intended hunting season. Contact WDFW Hunter Education if classes are not available your area.

COVID-RELATED INFORMATION: The public is not required, but are welcome, to wear a mask during hunter education classes. Some instructors will wear masks, others may not. Some instructors may mask in certain situations. Common-touch surfaces will be disinfected before and after classes. Hand sanitizer will be available for student use before and after using shared equipment or that equipment will be sanitized between students. Students may bring their own snacks and beverages and are encouraged to wash or sanitize their hands prior to eating. If a student, parent, or guardian exhibits COVID symptoms or becomes ill during class, they will be asked to leave. If symptoms develop within 48 hours after a class, they are asked to notify their instructor or WDFW Hunter Education.

Hunter Education Videos: Safety Practices and Hunting Tips

The following sites offer supplemental, online hunter education instruction:

  • Hunter Education Video Series
  • Hunter Education Tools
  • Hunters Connect

Requirements

All individuals born after Jan. 1, 1972 must show proof of hunter education certification before purchasing their first Washington hunting license. Qualifying individuals participating in the Hunter Education Deferral Program are exempted from this requirement for one year.

If you already have a valid hunter education training certificate, just show it to a license vendor to purchase a hunting license. Hunter education training certificates can be from Washington or another state. Please note that an out-of-state license is not the same as a hunter education certificate.

There is no minimum age required to enroll in hunter education. However, students 17 years of age and younger are required to complete an in-person assessment through either a traditional class or field skills evaluation for the online course. For information on the in-person field skills evaluation please contact our customer service staff at 360-902-8111.

Course information

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife offers two types of hunter education courses that teach firearms and outdoor safety, wildlife management, and hunter responsibility.

The traditional classroom course is a multi-session instructor-led training with an average of 15 hours of instruction. This format is recommended for young students and students seeking a valuable classroom experience. Course availability may be limited in the fall and winter months.

The online class is a student-driven interactive web tool teaching the same content as the traditional course and is appropriate for students who can comprehend and retain online course content. Students 17 years of age or younger at time of registration must complete a four-hour field skills evaluation class with certified instructors after completing the online class.

Course options for students 17 years of age or younger:

  1. Traditional classroom course (in-person) - This course is highly recommended for students under the age of 12 or students seeking a valuable classroom experience. Course availability may be limited.
    • Register now for a Traditional Course
  2. Online course and an in-person field skills evaluation (hybrid)
    • Register now for the Online Class
    • Register now for the Field Skills Evaluation Class for the Online Course

Course options for students 18 years of age or older:

  1. Traditional classroom course (in-person) - This course is highly recommended for students seeking a valuable classroom experience. Course availability may be limited.
    • Register now for a Traditional Course
  2. Online course and an in-person field skills evaluation (hybrid) - This course is recommended for students who can successfully comprehend and retain online course content and who would benefit from valuable hands-on learning and reinforcement of firearm and hunting safety principles.
    • Register now for the Online Class
    • Register now for the Field Skills Evaluation Class for the Online Course
  3. Online course (all online) - This online course includes a virtual field day and is best suited to adult students who can successfully comprehend, retain, and safely implement the online course content without hands-on learning and reinforcement of firearm and hunting safety principles.
    • Register now for the Online Class

Note: Students who do not pass the field skills evaluation class are required to retake the online class before signing up for another field skills evaluation class. Please contact the Hunter Education Division (360-902-8111 or by email at ) to reset the online class and receive a coupon code before registering for another online class.

Hunter education courses are taught by volunteer instructors. Interested in becoming an instructor? Learn about the requirements and how to sign up.

Find information on Trapper Education. Find information on Bowhunter Education.

Peace officer or military exemptions

Qualifying peace officers and military personnel may be exempt from the firearms field skills portion of any hunter education course that is completed online. To learn more, please visit the Peace officer and military exemptions page.

Firearm storage and suicide

Hunting and target shooting are rich traditions enjoyed by millions of individuals and families nationwide.   As a current or future hunter or target shooter, you likely have, or will have, firearms in the home. 

We all play a critical role in preventing unauthorized or undesirable access to firearms to help prevent accidents, theft and suicide. The statistics associated with suicide with a firearm are staggering… please do your part and practice safe firearm storage.

Please use the links below to learn more about suicide awareness and prevention, the importance of safe firearm storage, and the range of storage options available.

This important information is provided consistent with state law, RCW 43.70.445.

For more information, visit the Safer Homes, Suicide Aware campaign and Project Childsafe.

Which of the following items should you always carry in survival pack?

Basic Disaster Supplies Kit.
Water (one gallon per person per day for several days, for drinking and sanitation).
Food (at least a several-day supply of non-perishable food).
Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert..
Flashlight..
First aid kit..
Extra batteries..
Whistle (to signal for help).

What is the hunter's most important item of clothing quizlet?

Always wear light clothing and a hat. Always wear clothing suitable for the weather you expect. Always wear clothing suitable for the weather you expect.

What is the main purpose of the orienteering lines on a compass?

Orienteering Lines - A series of parallel lines located on floor of compass dial. These lines are used when aligning a compass to a map.

What size area should you clear around a fire before lighting it?

Clear an area at least 10 feet in diameter (local regulations may vary). Scrape away grass, leaves or needles down to the mineral soil. Scoop a depression in the center of the cleared area in which to build the fire and put a ring of rocks around it.