[Chairman]

I passed MDC's Bowhunter Education class this weekend, and I received this patch as a result.

Pretty slick lookin', if I must say so myself...

(the black background is my keyboard)

 

[rat]

How was the class Rick.. worth it I imagine?

 

[Mailman]

Way to go. It really does look slick. Give us a rundown on the basic class topics. Would it benefit and old geezer like me?

 

[Chairman]

Originally posted by rat

How was the class Rick.. worth it I imagine?

Oh yeah ~ especially since I know hardly anything about bows, except for crossbows.

I'd like to sit thru it again sometime, just so I could be a little more relaxed, instead of trying to cram every morsel of information into 10 hours.

I have much to learn.

BTW ~ if you'd like to see the workbook we get with the class, I can bring it to the Deer Classic.

 

[rat]

Yep.. bring it along. Id like to take it when time permits

 

[FiremanBrad]

Good job Chairman!!! Cool patch....I guess they didn't have those back when I took the class...

 

[Guest]

:cheers::cheers: Congrats Rick......

 

[Mailman]

You'd think that a fella that has been bow hunting for 50 years knows about all there is to know about it wouldn't you. Wrong.......My last shot stuck a tree. I think I need a brush up course don't cha think? I'll have to check out MDC web site for info on the next class in my area.

 

[Chairman]

Originally posted by Mailman

Give us a rundown on the basic class topics. Would it benefit and old geezer like me?

There were plenty of experienced bowhunters on hand, so the room was filled with a wealth of knowledge & experience. The class was full to capacity, with plenty of local & long distance Missouri residents, plus out-of-state bowhunters. Most were my age group (forty-something), which is consistent with the average age of Missouri hunters.

There was so much to learn/teach, we kept breaks to a minimum. I'd be typing all night, if I'd try to touch on everything we discussed, so I'll do it this way: I'll name all the chapters in the workbook (but by no means was it limited to these topics).

The title of the workbook is:

Today's Bowhunter ~ The Responsible Bowhunter's Guide

1) Introduction to Bowhunting

2) Wildlife Conservation

3) Safe & Responsible Bowhunting

4) Know Your Bow & Arrow

5) Preparation Before The Hunt

6) Use Of Elevated Stands & Other Bowhunting Techniques

7) Shot Placement & Recovery Techniques

8) Outdoor Preparedness

We also had some outdoor exercises to perform:

Estimating Distances ~ Shoot / Don't Shoot ~ Blood Trailing

PLUS: Since I was in no position to go down the rough trails, for the distance & shoot/don't shoot course, they set me up with my own personal course throughout the parking lot.

I learned a lot, and had a great time all the same... :banana:

 

[Chairman]

Originally posted by fireman_3311

Cool patch....I guess they didn't have those back when I took the class...

How long ago did you take the class?

I never even knew there was a bowhunter education class, until I saw the notice in our local paper, earlier this year...

 

[Landlover]

Was your class one day or two? The reason I ask is that I am going to take that class in Bois D'Arc this summer and it is one day. I wonder how many hours it will be. If it is anything like their hunters education courses they have to be the same amount of hours. I am really looking forward to it. I would also be interested in taking the instructors class, someday.

 

[Chairman]

Two days...a total of 10 hours

Friday: 6pm-10pm

Saturday: 8am-2pm

 

[Chairman]

Originally posted by Landlover

I would also be interested in taking the instructors class, someday.

For those who wanted to take the instructor class, they had to stay until 6pm today ~ an additional 4 hours, on top of the first 10 hours of class.

 

[FiremanBrad]

Originally posted by Chairman

Originally posted by fireman_3311

Cool patch....I guess they didn't have those back when I took the class...

How long ago did you take the class?

I never even knew there was a bowhunter education class, until I saw the notice in our local paper, earlier this year...

I took it I'm guessing about 10 yrs ago...feller by the name of Denny Ballard was our instructor....

 

[kcraider21]

Congrats Chairman

 

[Vector]

Interesting......I need to take that class! I want one of those patches too!

Parker

 

[rat]

Lets find a central location and get a mo whitetails group together for the class.. anyone interested?

 

[Chairman]

That's what a couple of 3-D teams did, this weekend.

I think they had a lil' too much fun Friday night, 'cause they were late for class Saturday morning...


BTW ~ FREE donuts, both mornings! :banana:

 

[8 point]

Well done Rick been thinking of doing that myself congrats 8 point:cheers:

 

[Nicholas]

Took the class, aced the test, yes 100%, still don't know squat compared to your folks experience! On the job training is better than any book learning out there, take that from a former Adjunct Instructor!
:wave: