Basic Hunting Skills

How to locate, find, or attract your prey; where to aim for a clean kill; the basics of field care of game . . .

Learning Objectives
You should be able to:

Explain why it is important to know how to recognize your quarry.
Name the four basic animal characteristics that can be used for identification.
Describe five different hunting strategies.
Explain why it is important to know where to place a vital shot for the game you are hunting.
Identify the vital zones for various game when viewed from different angles.
List four types of shots and when they should be used and when they should be avoided.
Explain what to do when approaching downed game.
State the first thing you should do after you are sure your game is dead.
List the three main causes of meat spoilage.
List the basic steps for field dressing game.

Course Overview

Course Chapters

Testing

Wildlife Guide

Official hunting safety course for Michigan hunters last modified: January 3, 2008
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