Washington Hunter

Washington Hunter: A Guide to Hunting Responsibly and Safely is a student manual developed for hunting students in Washington state, approved by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. This manual introduces you to U.S. hunting regulations and provides general information about firearm equipment, basic shooting and hunting skills, ethics and safety, survival skills, and wildlife identification. Washington’s rugged lands and rich forests make for an exciting hunting ground. Elk are popular in in Kittitas County and the region, but hunters can also find three species of deer, black bear, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, moose, and predators such as bobcats and cougar. Quality hunts are also available for upland birds, turkeys, and waterfowl. With this handbook, you can ensure you are well-prepared to make every hunting trip a safe one. Hunting safety is everyone’s responsibility. Topics include: Preventing Hunting Incidents Laws Concerning Rifles Handing Firearms Safely Bo