Internet course instructions

The Internet hunter education course consists of two parts: the online portion and the practical exercise and testing portion. The Internet hunter education course is not easier than the standard course! The online portion takes more time than the traditional hunter education course, but the practical exercise and testing portion is usually completed in one or two days.

The online portion of the course was developed by the International Hunter Education Association, and the course is on their Web site. Please read all instructions before beginning. When you fully understand all requirements, you may begin the online portion. Your computer must be connected to a printer since you must print out section quizzes.

To successfully complete the Internet course and get your hunter education certification card, you must do all of the following:

1. Complete the Internet Introduction to Hunter Education (online), print out section quiz reports as instructed and turn them in at the beginning of the practical exercise and testing portion. Warning: Do not wait until the last minute! Plan your work time now. The online portion can take between 12 and 20 hours for most people. All questions must be answered correctly (100 percent) unless otherwise noted. It's okay to do the online portion with family and friends, get help and discuss the lessons. If you haven't finished the online portion, or if you lose it, don't bother to attend the practical exercise and testing portion; you will not be allowed to continue.
    
2. All students must bring a Hunter Education Registration Certificate. Students under 18 years old must have their parents or legal guardians sign the Hunter Education Registration Certificate before taking the course.
    
3. Memorize four basic firearm safety rules: (1) treat each firearm like a loaded firearm, (2) always control the muzzle of your firearm, (3) keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on the target, and (4) be sure of your target and what is beyond. There are certainly additional firearm safety rules. However, these four are basic safety rules every hunter should know and practice. You must be able to write, from memory, the four basic firearm safety rules during the practical exercise and testing portion.
    
4. Pre-register for and attend the entire practical exercise and testing portion. There, you must demonstrate safe gun handling and a mature and responsible attitude towards firearms, people and natural resources. Written, shooting and attitude tests are part of the practical exercise and testing portion. The written test consists of 100 questions covering a variety of hunter education subjects. Students must score 75 percent or higher to pass the course. Your attitude will also determine whether you pass or not. You must show a mature and responsible attitude towards firearms, fellow students, your instructor and natural resources. You can fail this course based on your attitude. Take time to clean your .22 rifle, sight it in and make sure it is in good working condition before the practical exercise and testing portion.
    
   Also, you may download the targets used for the shooting test and practice before you arrive that day.
   • Rabbit — (PDF format, 216 KB)
   • Squirrel — (PDF format, 240 KB)
   • Bulls eye — (PDF format, 244 KB)
      
   The shooting test consists of live firing with a .22 rimfire rifle at targets 50 feet from the shooter. Students must fire five practice shots at the bulls eye target, 10 shots in the prone position at the squirrel target, 10 shots at the rabbit in the sitting or kneeling position and 10 shots at the rabbit target in the standing position. Fifty percent or 15 out of 30 must be in the kill zone of the two targets. (Note: practical exercise and testing portion may be conducted over one or two days. Your instructor will direct you on what to bring, which might include a bagged lunch.)

Bring the following to the practical exercise and testing portion of the course

1. Completed online quiz reports
2. Pen or pencil
3. Outdoor clothes and boots. Outdoor activities will go rain or shine
4. .22 caliber rimfire rifle and fifty (50) rounds of .22 caliber short, long or long rifle ammunition

Other equipment may be required. Your instructor will guide you through this process.

*Parents and guardians are invited to stay during the course. Even better, sign up and get a Utah hunter education certificate of completion (blue card)!

IMPORTANT:
Only after reading the instructions above, proceed to the following in the order they are presented.

1. Sign up for the in-person, practical exercise and testing part of the Internet course