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These fundamental rules for safe archery/bow handling are:
- Do not nock an arrow on the bow
string until ready to use.
- Always keep the bow with a knocked
arrow pointed in a safe direction
- Never draw a bow with a knocked arrow
until ready to shoot.
- Always keep field points or
broadheads* covered until ready to use
*Broadheads are prohibited in the Program
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When using or storing a bow, always follow these rules:
- Be sure the bow is safe to operate
- Know how to safely use the bow and its equipment
- Use only the correct arrows and equipment for your
bow
- Never use alcohol or drugs before or while
shooting
- Store the bows and other archery equipment so they
are not accessible to unauthorized persons
- Never dry-fire a bow
Be aware that certain types of archery equipment and
many shooting activities require additional safety precautions.
Dundee Sportsman's Club Inc (DSCINC) Program Regulation
- Safety will be the first and
foremost consideration during all (DSCINC) activities
Participants
and spectators assume all risk of personal injury or property damage as
noted on the required release section of the registration form.
Participants
violating any safety rule as established within these program rules, or as
stated by (DSCINC) Officials, will be given one warning and face
disqualification for further participation should a second infraction occur.
If the safety violation is considered severe (at the discretion of DSCINC
officials) the participant may not be given a warning, but may be subject to
disqualification and removal from further participation. In addition it may
be required to removed the individual from the facility.
Participants
should provide their own firearms, bows and arrows, compasses, and eye and
ear protection. The (DSCINC) may provide certain equipment, (muzzleloader
rifles, shotguns, .22 caliber rifles) if available, and should circumstances
merit. If such equipment is provided, by either the (DSCINC) program or
other individuals the participant will not be allowed addition time or
provide for sight-in of borrowed equipment.
Individuals may
not participate for one another in any activity.
Participants are
expected to exhibit behavior above reproach at all times. All participants
and parents/guardians, must sign a release regarding behavior before the
event.
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Bow Hunter Safety Education
Wisconsin has adopted the National Bow
hunter Education Foundation's (NBEF) International Bow hunter Education
Program which is acknowledged and accepted worldwide. Although Michigan's Bow
hunter education program is voluntary and a Bow hunter education
certificate is not currently required in order to Bow hunt in this state,
numerous other states and certain federal properties do require a Bow hunter
education certificate from a course approved by (NBEF) in order to bow hunt.
The Michigan Bow hunter education
course is (NBEF) approved and graduates receive a certificate that is accepted
everywhere Bow hunter certification is required. Any person born on or after
January 1, 1973, is required to be certified in either basic Hunter Education
or Bow Hunter Education before purchasing any hunting license, including an
archery license.
Course Objective
To reduce the potential for hunting
accidents, injuries and fatalities; to reduce the potential for conflict between
hunters, landowners, and other resource users; and to promote safe, responsible,
and ethical use of the environment and our resources.
Course Content
- The history of modern day Bow hunting
and our hunting heritage
- Responsibilities of Bow hunters toward
our environment, wildlife, landowners, and others
- Preparing for the hunt - specific laws,
clothing, and other equipment
- Bow hunting Equipment selection and
care - Tree stand safety
- Marksmanship fundamentals
Bow hunting methods
Handling outdoor emergencies
Field care of harvested game
Who is eligible to take a class
Anyone 12 years of age or older is
eligible to take the class and receive a safety education certificate. Young
people age 11 may take the course provided that they turn 12 within 6 months of
completion of the course.
Length of Course
Minimum 10 hours. May be longer depending
on instructor. The average length is 18 hours.
Cost of Course
Free
Class Availability
Recreational Safety Education Class
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WARNING
FOLLOW
THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY.
Arrow Breakage
An arrow shaft can become damaged from impacts with
hard objects or other arrows, or after being shot into a game animal. A damaged
arrow could break upon release and injure you or a bystander. You must carefully
inspect each arrow shaft, nock and other components before each shot to ensure
that they have not been damaged. Before shooting, look closely for nicks,
cracks, splits, dents or other marks that could indicate damage to the arrow.
When checking carbon arrows, perform the following additional tests:
1. Grasp the shaft above the point and below the
fletching and flex the arrow in an arc (bending it away from you and others)
with a deflection of I to 2 inches, and listen for cracking noises. Perform this
test four to six times, rotating the arrow slightly between each flex until you
have gone around the entire arrow. If you hear or feel cracking, the carbon has
been damaged.
2. While still holding the point and fletching ends,
twist the shaft in opposing directions. If the arrow "relaxes" or twists easily,
the carbon has been damaged.
If an arrow has been damaged, or if you believe it has
been damaged, do not shoot it again, as it could break on release, and sharp
arrow pieces could strike and injure you or someone nearby.
Bowhunting Precautions
Carbon arrows may be used for hunting if special
precautions are taken. Carbon arrow shafts used in bowhunting could break after
being shot into a big game animal. This arrow breakage may be caused by the
angle in which the arrow impacts the animal, or by the reaction of the animal
itself such as rolling on the shaft or rubbing against a tree. The break may be
inside the animal and may not be immediately obvious after recovery of the
animal.
Unlike aluminum arrows, when a carbon arrow breaks, it
tends to shatter with the resulting creation of many sharp, splinter-like
fragments. These fragments can be harmful to humans if ingested; therefore, when
game is recovered, the hunter should always carefully determine whether the
arrow has broken inside the animal. If the arrow has broken, follow the
instructions below:
1. Use extreme caution when removing broken segments of
the carbon arrow shaft.
2. When field dressing game animals, use care to avoid
splinters of carbon fiber.
3. Carefully remove the flesh in the area of the
wounds. It may contain carbon fiber, particularly at the entry and exit points.
4. Thoroughly clean the surrounding area of the wound
and inspect for the presence of carbon fragments.
5. Carefully dispose of any meat that might contain
carbon splinters. Do not leave for scavengers to eat.
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Safe
and Responsible Bowhunting
The Bowhunter's Creed
In trying to adopt your own code of responsible behavior
when bowhunting, it may be wise to consider the following statements,
which make up the National Bowhunter Education Foundation (NBEF)
“Bowhunter’s Creed.”
I firmly resolve, without reservation, to uphold the
following bowhunting principles:
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I will support the national, state and provincial
regulatory agencies and conservation organizations in the
propagation and management of all game.
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I will, at all times, actively support and promote
hunting with the bow.
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I will abide by current game regulations and at all
times conduct myself as a sportsman so as not to bring discredit to
the bowhunting fraternity.
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I will respect all landowners’ rights.
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I will assist all bowhunters in locating places to
hunt, but I will not impose myself knowingly on another bowhunter.
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I will enjoy the challenge of the hunt and will
study the habits of the game I hunt.
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I will use legal archery equipment and will search
long and diligently to track down and recover any wounded game.
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I will not undertake or commit any act that could be
considered as detrimental to the ancient and honorable art of
bowhunting.
Some Hunting Statistics
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Total U.S. licensed hunters (all types of sporting
arms) is over 14 million.
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36% of all licensed U.S. hunters (all weapons)
hunted with a bow at least once in the last two years.
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57% of all bowhunting takes place on private land.
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94% of bowhunters hunted either whitetail deer or
mule deer.
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Active bowhunters hunt with a bow an average of 19
days per year.
These were taken from the report from Responsive Management,
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is a critical piece of equipment for outdoor travel.
A good orienteering compass has these
features: |
Metal objects, such as knives, gun
barrels, belt buckles, etc. will affect a magnetic needle. |
- Clear base plate that allows you
to see the map underneath
- Straight sides for aligning two
points or for drawing lines
- Liquid-filled needle housing that
keeps the magnetic needle relatively steady when taking
readings
- Two arrows: a direction arrow
painted on the base plate is used to point the compass at
your destination; an orienting arrow, located in the needle
housing, is used to orient your compass to your map
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A Story of Dedication and
Success
H unter
education is funded through the Federal Pittman-Robertson tax on archery
equipment and handguns and is made possible by a unique partnership between
over 2000 Michigan Volunteer Hunter Education Instructors and the Michigan
Department of Natural Resource's Law Enforcement Division. These volunteers
give freely of their time and talents to share their love of Michigan's
natural resources and the sport of hunting. Michigan's Conservation Officers
support these volunteers in their efforts.
Each year approximately 30,000 persons successfully complete a Michigan
Hunter Education class.
Successful completion of this class is required of all first time hunters
born after January 1, 1960.
G oing
Out of State to Hunt: Experienced hunters born before January 1960 and
possess proof of a previously issued license, may qualify to take the
experienced hunters test, contact the Department of Natural Resources field
office near you. Persons desiring to hunt in other states are required to
possess a hunter safety certificate when purchasing a license. Though
courses are offered year around throughout the state, the majority occur in
the fall during August, September and October. The typical course consists
of three to five sessions with a total class time of 12 to 14 hours. These
classes are typically held in outdoor clubs, schools, police stations,
private homes and hunting camps. Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC)
have historically taken the lead in providing hunter education training to
persons in their community.
T he volunteer
instructors work diligently to plant the seeds of sportsmanship in each
student. Properly nurtured, these young men and women will mature as future
leaders in natural resources management. The skills learned in these classes
can be used throughout the student's life and passed onto the next
generation of sportsmen and women.
M ost
hunters develop an intense appreciation for the wilderness, wildlife and a
clean environment through their participation in hunting. The challenge of
becoming a sportsperson becomes a lifelong quest. The person that accepts
this challenge is helping to preserve America's hunting heritage for future
generations. |
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