Effective November 18, 2009, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission changed their guidelines for distance learning. Students are now required to spend a minimum amount of time on each course page before proceeding to the certification exam.

Click here to go to the latest version of the Today's Hunter in North Carolina online course—the official hunter education course of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.

The following course material is for reference only. Please go to the new course to complete your North Carolina certification.

Accurate Shooting

POINT a shotgun.
Focus your eye on the TARGET.

Point a shotgun. Pull the trigger.
Aim a rifle. Squeeze the trigger.

AIM a rifle.
Focus your eye on the crosshairs or front sight.

Shooting a firearm can cause immediate and permanent hearing loss and can damage your vision.

When shooting any firearm, always wear properly fitting ear protection. For target practice, use an earplug or earmuff (or both) with a high Noise Reduction Rating (NRR). When hunting, use electronic or non-linear devices that allow normal or even enhanced hearing but block damaging levels of sound. For more information, visit the National Hearing Conservation Association website.
Also wear suitable eye protection, such as shooting glasses with high-impact lenses, when shooting to protect your vision.