CHAPTER FOUR:
Hunting Responsibly and Ethically

Characteristics of responsible hunters; presenting a positive public image through legal and ethical practices and behavior ...

Learning Objectives
You should be able to:

List what a landowner may do with his or her land in relation to hunting.
Describe the correct way to ask for permission to hunt on private land.
Explain ways to follow the hunter’s ethical code.
List the vital organs of an animal, and explain why is it important to aim for this area.
List which factors most influence the accurate shot that would result in a “clean kill.”
List and describe the various shot angles.
State which is the best shot angle for the muzzleloader hunter for most game.
State which shot should never be taken with a conventional or muzzleloading firearm.
State the most influential factor in determining when to shoot.
List the steps to take when approaching a downed animal.
Describe how to track a wounded animal.
List the factors that contribute to bacteria growth in game meat and how to avoid them.

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CHAPTER FOUR: Hunting Responsibly and Ethically

Learning Objectives You should be able to:

CHAPTER FOUR:
Hunting Responsibly and Ethically

Learning Objectives
You should be able to: