In order to obtain a driver's license tests must be passed. There is a written test and a behind-the-wheel test. Makes sense. It is for our safety that the state must make sure that a driver can safely operate a car and obey traffic regulations. Driving is dangerous enough, but imagine the carnage if driver licenses were passed out without any testing.
Licenses are required to fly airplanes, rewire houses, cut hair, and just about everything that requires safety consideration. Most of these licenses require some sort of test, either written, practical, or both.
Hunting requires a license too. Most states have some sort of hunter safety requirement that includes classroom instruction and a safety quiz. To be honest, I like this concept. After all, the tools of hunters are deadly and I really hope that others that I may share the forest or field with don't put a bullet in my gut.
I know that in Nevada and California there is no mandate for any hands-on shooting test to get a hunting license. A marksman's test if you will. If any state requires such a test, please let me know. Some other countries do require a pratical, marksman's test to get a hunting license.
http://www.nordichunters.org/?id=391
Finland is one such country. It makes sense to me. If you can't hit what you are aiming at, you shouldn't be hunting. It would be like a driver that can't tell the difference between the gas pedal and the brake pedal. Until that driver learns, no driving. A hunter that can't hit the side of a barn likewise. But I also think this would have another benefit.
We all can admit there are many slob hunters out there. Unfortunately we all run into them. I think a shooting test might weed these folks out. If you are a serious hunter you take marksmanship seriously too. If your hunting goal is to shoot up the country side with your buddies, you probably don't take the time to practice your craft.
So, what do you all think? Is getting a hunting license too easy? Should it be tougher? Should a marksmanship test be part of the requirement?
Licenses are required to fly airplanes, rewire houses, cut hair, and just about everything that requires safety consideration. Most of these licenses require some sort of test, either written, practical, or both.
Hunting requires a license too. Most states have some sort of hunter safety requirement that includes classroom instruction and a safety quiz. To be honest, I like this concept. After all, the tools of hunters are deadly and I really hope that others that I may share the forest or field with don't put a bullet in my gut.
I know that in Nevada and California there is no mandate for any hands-on shooting test to get a hunting license. A marksman's test if you will. If any state requires such a test, please let me know. Some other countries do require a pratical, marksman's test to get a hunting license.
http://www.nordichunters.org/?id=391
Finland is one such country. It makes sense to me. If you can't hit what you are aiming at, you shouldn't be hunting. It would be like a driver that can't tell the difference between the gas pedal and the brake pedal. Until that driver learns, no driving. A hunter that can't hit the side of a barn likewise. But I also think this would have another benefit.
We all can admit there are many slob hunters out there. Unfortunately we all run into them. I think a shooting test might weed these folks out. If you are a serious hunter you take marksmanship seriously too. If your hunting goal is to shoot up the country side with your buddies, you probably don't take the time to practice your craft.
So, what do you all think? Is getting a hunting license too easy? Should it be tougher? Should a marksmanship test be part of the requirement?