bowhunter ed question

Elwood · 08-19-2008, 08:04 PM

My 13 yr old son is going to hunt this year. Needless to say, we will be taking the course. Is the course all tree stand safety,and will he be required to shoot 40lbs by the end? He has been shooting all summer and is getting stronger. I have his bow backed down and have been adding a 1/4 turn per week. Not quite at 40lbs yet.

fearnofish · 08-19-2008, 08:15 PM

He will not have to shoot a bow at 40 pnds in the class.

BPbowhunter · 08-19-2008, 08:52 PM

Alot of my course was about proper shot placement, how to blood trail a deer, tree stands and tree stand safety and alot of stuff along that lines.

Elwood · 08-19-2008, 09:08 PM

Thanx guys, I just wanted to be prepared.I am super pumped about this season, and am quite confident he will tag a deer. I think he is a little excited too.

huskerfan46 · 08-20-2008, 02:36 PM

Elwood,

He will LOVE the class....they do a really good job. Way more fun than the regular hunter safety class (though that one is fine too). Congrats on getting him involved, make sure he does things ethically, safetly, and properly. Above all I wish him and you a great season!

P.S. Have him take a doe if he gets a good look at one. It would be a good lesson and great experience!

Alex T. · 08-20-2008, 02:39 PM

Question........does he also need the regular hunter ed also if just bowhunting?? Just wondering.

Alex

huskerfan46 · 08-20-2008, 02:46 PM

I believe so yes.....but don't quote me.

**Ty Stromquist** · 08-20-2008, 02:59 PM

he only needs bowhunter safety to bowhunt. Just got done taking it with my 12 year old nephew. Was not required to shoot a bow at all during the class just take a test. IN the test we actually had about 4 questions we never even covered in the class. Just be sure to go over the review questions in the back of each chapter or do the online practice test.

blinddukisland · 08-20-2008, 06:47 PM

These guys have it right. He won't have to be able to prove he can shoot his bow or show he can pull 40lbs. The class goes over many basic hunting laws and things to know when in the field. I don't think he is required to have hunters safety but its still a good idea. They will cover some things that might have been left off with the bow class. With my class years ago the only time we had a bow in our hand was the last day when we just had like an outdoor "fun day". Most of the general handling of the bow, shooting skills and such come from the parent or person helping them learn the sport. IMO I think hunters saftey classes should have something like this at the end.

Elwood · 08-20-2008, 09:06 PM

Thanx guys. Ty, thanx for the tip. I have been bringing him for years. Finally getting strong enough to hunt. Heck, 5'8" and 72 lbs pulling dang near 40 lbs. He deserves a trophy already.

brademan76 · 08-20-2008, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Elwood

Thanx guys. Ty, thanx for the tip. I have been bringing him for years. Finally getting strong enough to hunt. Heck, 5'8" and 72 lbs pulling dang near 40 lbs. He deserves a trophy already.

I hope you mean 172 lbs. Because a kid thats 5'8" 72 pounds has a growth/malnutrition problem.

Elwood · 08-20-2008, 09:29 PM

Eats like a horse and never gains weight. I was the same way at that age.

Elwood · 08-21-2008, 08:38 AM

I stand corrected, he informed me this morning that he was 72lbs at the end of the last school year. Today is bulked up to 84 lbs. His goal is to be a 98 lb weakling by the end of this school year.

08-19-2008, 08:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
Elwood Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Yutan Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	bowhunter ed question My 13 yr old son is going to hunt this year. Needless to say, we will be taking the course. Is the course all tree stand safety,and will he be required to shoot 40lbs by the end? He has been shooting all summer and is getting stronger. I have his bow backed down and have been adding a 1/4 turn per week. Not quite at 40lbs yet.

08-19-2008, 08:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
BPbowhunter 2007 NEFGA Outdoorsman Of The Year Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Broken Bow Posts: 2,512 Thanks: 8 Thanked 32 Times in 24 Posts	Alot of my course was about proper shot placement, how to blood trail a deer, tree stands and tree stand safety and alot of stuff along that lines. __________________ Whackin' Woodies Waterfowl Crew "Look, a pair of singles!"

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Alex T. Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: under the lids of a laydown blind Certified Youth Fishing Instructor Posts: 3,418 Thanks: 0 Thanked 62 Times in 35 Posts	Question........does he also need the regular hunter ed also if just bowhunting?? Just wondering. Alex __________________ Listening to an e-caller daily to help pass the time until they come back

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Ty Stromquist Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: in a treestand Posts: 4,018 Thanks: 52 Thanked 25 Times in 20 Posts	he only needs bowhunter safety to bowhunt. Just got done taking it with my 12 year old nephew. Was not required to shoot a bow at all during the class just take a test. IN the test we actually had about 4 questions we never even covered in the class. Just be sure to go over the review questions in the back of each chapter or do the online practice test. __________________ "Go afield with a good attitude, with respect for the wildlife you hunt and for the forest and fields you walk. Immerse yourself in the outdoor experience. It will cleanse your soul and make you a better person." - Fred Bear

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08-19-2008, 08:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
fearnofish Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 515 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	He will not have to shoot a bow at 40 pnds in the class.

08-19-2008, 09:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
Elwood Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Yutan Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanx guys, I just wanted to be prepared.I am super pumped about this season, and am quite confident he will tag a deer. I think he is a little excited too.

08-20-2008, 02:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
huskerfan46 Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lincoln Posts: 96 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Elwood, He will LOVE the class....they do a really good job. Way more fun than the regular hunter safety class (though that one is fine too). Congrats on getting him involved, make sure he does things ethically, safetly, and properly. Above all I wish him and you a great season! P.S. Have him take a doe if he gets a good look at one. It would be a good lesson and great experience!

08-20-2008, 02:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
huskerfan46 Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lincoln Posts: 96 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I believe so yes.....but don't quote me.

08-20-2008, 06:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
blinddukisland Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kearney, NE Posts: 52 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	These guys have it right. He won't have to be able to prove he can shoot his bow or show he can pull 40lbs. The class goes over many basic hunting laws and things to know when in the field. I don't think he is required to have hunters safety but its still a good idea. They will cover some things that might have been left off with the bow class. With my class years ago the only time we had a bow in our hand was the last day when we just had like an outdoor "fun day". Most of the general handling of the bow, shooting skills and such come from the parent or person helping them learn the sport. IMO I think hunters saftey classes should have something like this at the end.

08-20-2008, 09:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
Elwood Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Yutan Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanx guys. Ty, thanx for the tip. I have been bringing him for years. Finally getting strong enough to hunt. Heck, 5'8" and 72 lbs pulling dang near 40 lbs. He deserves a trophy already.

08-20-2008, 09:29 PM	#12 (permalink)
Elwood Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Yutan Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Eats like a horse and never gains weight. I was the same way at that age.

08-21-2008, 08:38 AM	#13 (permalink)
Elwood Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Yutan Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I stand corrected, he informed me this morning that he was 72lbs at the end of the last school year. Today is bulked up to 84 lbs. His goal is to be a 98 lb weakling by the end of this school year.