WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) – The most important things when it comes to hunting are safety and education, and hunter education courses can help.
A law that required people born after September 2, 1971 to take a hunter education course became compulsory in 1988.
Since hunter education began, it appears to be working, with fewer accidents and fatalities.
“At the end of the day, I think the most important thing is safety. They've proven, and it's true that hunter education improves the accidents that can happen in the field. It's improved quite a bit.” said Frank Jones, director of the Northwest Texas Field and Stream Association.
Since all hunters handle some type of weapon, safety is paramount in hunter education.
In addition to firearm safety, this course also covers multiple hunting methods.
Sponsored by the Northwest Texas Field and Stream Association.
In this beginner's course you will also learn the ethics and aspects of hunting.
Wichita County Game Warden Tyler Reed said the laws don't change very often, citing potential changes that hunters, old and new, need to be aware of.
“Anything new is listed in our outdoor annual application form and we have a book published every year. There is a section on what's new in there. Related changes can be made, so the law doesn't change except for what legislators decide to do every two years,” Wichita County Game Warden Tyler Reed said.
Reed said his favorite thing about being a game warden is watching young people go out into the field and take courses.
“That's one of my favorite things to do, to get young kids out in the outdoors hunting and fishing and having those interactions. It's a great way to just re-teach them how to do it safely and ethically. We'll also show them how to do it legally,” Reed said.
He added that game wardens issue the most warnings for those who are not qualified, but the tickets can be dismissed after taking the course.
We are still accepting applications for participation on Saturday, March 23rd.
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