Table of Contents
Washington Online Hunter Education Overview
Washington Hunter Online Hunting Safety Class
About the Online Course
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Information
Chapter Details
Chapter 1 - Preventing Hunting Accidents
Objectives
Preventing Hunting Incidents
Firearm Safety Rules
Incident Causes
Hunter Orange
Hunting Safely
Review Exercises
Chapter 2 - Rifles
Objectives
Parts of a Rifle
Parts of a Rifle
FLASH
Interactive Diagram
Why Are Some Long Guns Called Rifles?
Rifle Actions
Bolt Action Rifles
Lever Action Rifles
Pump Action Rifles
Semi-Automatic Rifles
Break (or Hinge) Action Rifles
Caliber
Finding the Correct Ammunition for Your Rifle
Safeties
Sights
Washington Laws and Regulations for Rifles
Typical Hunting Seasons for Rifles
Review Exercises
Chapter 3 - Shotguns
Objectives
Parts of a Shotgun
Parts of a Shotgun
FLASH
Interactive Diagram
Shotgun Actions
Bolt Action Shotguns
Pump Action Shotguns
Semi-Automatic Shotguns
Break (or Hinge) Action Shotguns
Ammunition Warning
Gauge
Safeties
Choke
Pattern Spread at Various Distances
Shotgun Sights
Washington Laws and Regulations for Shotguns
Review Exercises
Chapter 4 - Handguns
Objectives
Parts of a Handgun
Parts of a Handgun
FLASH
Interactive Diagram
Handgun Actions
Revolver
Semi-Automatic Pistol
Safety Tips
Washington Laws and Regulations for Handguns
Review Exercises
Chapter 5 - Ammunition
Objectives
Ammunition
Cartridges
Rifle and Handgun Calibers
How Ammunition is Fired
Rifle and Handgun Ranges
Shotshells
Shot Sizes
Shotgun Ranges
Washington Laws and Regulations for Ammunition
Review Exercises
Chapter 6 - Handling Firearms Safely
Objectives
Handling Firearms Safely
Firearm Carrying Positions
Selecting the Right Carrying Position
Loading and Unloading Firearms
Loading Steps
Unloading Steps
Cleaning Firearms
Home Safety: Storing Firearms and Ammunition
Archery Clubs and Shotgun/Rifle Ranges
Vandalism
Zone-of-Fire
Crossing Obstacles
Transporting Firearms
Review Exercises
Chapter 7- Archery / Bowhunting
Objectives
Bow Types
Crossbow
Stringing a Bow
Safety Rules
Archery Equipment Safety
Broadhead Safety
Types of Arrowheads
Washington Archery Laws and Regulations
Typical Bowhunting Seasons
Review Exercises
Chapter 8 - Muzzleloading Firearms
Objectives
Muzzleloading Firearms
Muzzleloading Flintlock Rifle
In-Line Muzzleloader
Damascus-Barreled Firearms
Black Powder/Black Powder Substitutes
Loading Muzzleloading Firearms
Shooting Muzzleloading Firearms
Muzzleloading Safety Rules
Muzzleloader Accessories
Cleaning a Muzzleloader
Washingtion Laws and Regulations for Muzzleloading Firearms
Muzzleloading Hunting Seasons
Review Exercises
Chapter 9 - Survival
Objectives
Survival
Basic Requirements for Survival
Plan Your Hunt
Know the Weather Conditions in Your Area
Understanding Hypothermia
Heat Exhaustion/Heat Stroke
Carry and Use a Survival Kit
Know How to Build a Fire
Know How to Use a Map and Compass
Safety and Survival Around Vehicles
Disease and Illness
Fight the Enemies of Survival
Review Exercises
Chapter 10 - Basic First Aid
Objectives
Basic First Aid
Bleeding Victim
Victim in Shock
Victim with Fracture/Sprain
Burn Victim
Non-Breathing Victim
First-Aid Kit
Review Exercises
Chapter 11- Wildlife Conservation
Objectives
Wildlife Conservation
Basic Elements Needed for Habitat
Carrying Capacity
Beneficial Habitat Management Practices
Conservation vs. Preservation
Other Wildlife Management Practices
Legal Hunting
Hunting Regulations
Funding Wildlife Management
Habitat Improvement and Protection
Review Exercises
Chapter 12 - Sportsmanship
Objectives
Sportsmanship
Rules for Good Hunting Behavior
Sportsmanlike/Unsportsmanlike Behavior
The Basic Responsibilities for All Hunters
Responsibility to the Landowner
Responsibility to Wildlife
Responsibility to Yourself, to Other Hunters and to Non-Hunters
Duties of the Fish and Wildlife Officer
Wildlife Laws
On the Hunt: From License to Harvest
Reporting Poaching Violations
Marksmanship: Every Hunter's Responsibility
Sighting-In Rifles
Sight Alignment
Shotgun Shooting
Finding Your Dominant or Master Eye
Review Exercises
Chapter 13 - General Hunting Regulations
Who Can Hunt in Washington?
Hunting Violations
Chapter 14 - Animals, Techniques and Tips
Objectives
Big Game Hunting
Deer in Washington
Elk in Washington
Bear in Washington
Small Game Hunting
Upland Bird Hunting
Migratory Birds and Waterfowl Hunting
Turkey Hunting
Non-Hunted Animals and Protected Species
Wildlife Identification
Chapter 15- Know Your Compass
Topographic Maps and Compasses
The Compass
Declination
Plot Your Progress
Additional Hunting Information
Vital Shots
Where to Aim
Turkey Hunting
Shot Angles
Trailing Wounded Game
Approaching Downed Game
Field Care of Game
Game Recovery When Bow Hunting
Game Care Kit
Washington Department
of Fish & Wildlife
Course Overview
Course Overview
• Home Page
• About Home Study
• Hunter Education in WA
• Advanced Education
• Pass It On
• Vocabulary
• Hunter's Directory
Course Chapters
1-Preventing Incidents
• Ch 1 Objectives
• Firearm Safety
• Safety Rules
• Incident Causes
• Hunter Orange
• Hunting Safely
2-Rifles
• Ch 2 Objectives
• Parts of a Rifle
• Rifle - Flash
• Rifling in the Bore
• Rifle Actions
• Bolt Action
• Lever Action
• Pump Action
• Semi-Auto Action
• Break Action
• Caliber
• Correct Ammunition
• Safeties
• Rifle Sights
• Laws for Rifles
• Rifle Hunting Seasons
3-Shotguns
• Ch 3 Objectives
• Parts of a Shotgun
• Shotgun - Flash
• Shotgun Actions
• Bolt Action
• Pump Action
• Semi-Auto Action
• Break Action
• Warning!
• Gauge
• Safeties
• Choke/Shot Pattern
• Pattern Spread
• Shotgun Sights
• Laws for Shotguns
4-Handguns
• Ch 4 Objectives
• Parts of a Handgun
• Handgun - Flash
• Handgun Actions
• Revolving Action
• Semi-Auto Action
• Handgun Safety
• Laws for Handguns
5-Ammunition
• Ch 5 Objectives
• Ammunition
• Cartridges
• Calibers
• How Ammo is Fired
• Ranges
• Shotshells
• Shot Sizes
• Shotgun Ranges
• Ammo Laws
6-Firearm Safety
• Ch 6 Objectives
• Handling Firearms
• Carrying Firearms
• Hunting with Others
• Loading Firearms
• Unloading Firearms
• Cleaning Firearms
• Storing Firearms
• Shooting Range Safety
• Vandalism
• Safe Zone-of-Fire
• Crossing Obstacles
• Transporting Firearms
7-Bowhunting
• Ch 7 Objectives
• Bow Types
• Crossbow
• Stringing a Bow
• Safety Rules
• Equipment Safety
• Broadhead Safety
• Types of Arrowheads
• Archery Laws
• Bow Hunt Seasons
8-Muzzleloaders
• Ch 8 Objectives
• Muzzleloaders
• Flintlocks
• In-Line Muzzleloader
• Damascus-Barrels
• Black Powder
• Loading Muzzleloaders
• Shooting Muzzleloaders
• Muzzleloader Safety
• Accessories
• Clean a Muzzleloader
• Muzzleloading Laws
• Muzzleloading Seasons
9-Survival
• Ch 9 Objectives
• Survival
• Survival Rules
• Plan Your Hunt
• Weather Conditions
• Hypothermia
• Heat Exhaustion
• Survival Kit
• Building a Fire
• Maps & Compasses
• Hunting with Vehicles
• Disease & Illness
• Enemies of Survival
10-Basic First Aid
• Ch 10 Objectives
• Basic First Aid
• Bleeding Victim
• Victim in Shock
• Fracture or Sprain
• Burn Victim
• Non-Breathing Victims
• First-Aid Kit
11-Conservation
• Ch 11 Objectives
• Wildlife Conservation
• Needed Elements
• Carrying Capacity
• Habitat Management
• Conserve/Preserve
• Other Practices
• Legal Hunting
• Hunting Regulations
• Funding
• Habitat Improvement
12-Sportsmanship
• Ch 12 Objectives
• In the Public Eye
• Good Hunting Behavior
• Sportsmanlike Behavior
• Respect Landowners
• Respect Wildlife
• Respect Your Safety
• Respect Other Hunters
• Respect Non-Hunters
• Wildlife Officers Duties
• Wildlife Laws
• On the Hunt
• Poaching Violations
• Marksmanship
• Sighting-In a Rifle
• Sight Alignment
• Shotgun Shooting
• Dominant Eye
13-Hunt Regulations
• WA Hunting Laws
• Hunting Violations
14-Game Techniques
• Ch 14 Objectives
• Big Game Hunting
• Deer Hunting
• Elk Hunting
• Bear Hunting
• Small Game Hunting
• Upland Bird Hunting
• Waterfowl Hunting
• Turkey Hunting
• Non-Hunted Animals
• Wildlife Identification
15-Compasses
• Topographic Maps
• Compasses
• Declination
• Plot Your Progress
More Information
• Vital Shots
• Where to Aim
• Turkey Hunting
• Shot Angles
• Wounded Game
• Downed Game
• Field Care of Game
• Bowhunting Game
• Game Care Kit
Chapter Reviews
• Ch 1 Review
• Ch 2 Review
• Ch 3 Review
• Ch 4 Review
• Ch 5 Review
• Ch 6 Review
• Ch 7 Review
• Ch 8 Review
• Ch 9 Review
• Ch 10 Review
• Ch 11 Review
• Ch 12 Review
Testing
Online Exams
• Practice Test
• Certification Exam
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