Effective January 1, 2010, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 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 Oregon online course—the official hunter education course of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.

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

Scopes and Telescopic Sights

Scopes can present a safety hazard if you do not use them carefully. Looking through a scope creates a condition known as "tunnel vision." You can see only what is in the view of the scope. Objects close to you on either side and in front of you are not seen. This can have serious and even deadly consequences.

Take extra precaution when you use a scope. Be aware of your surroundings.
Keep both eyes open as you would when shooting a shotgun.
Never use a scope to spot game in lieu of binoculars.

Telescopic sight