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Re: Bow hunters Ed?
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01/07/13 01:48 AM
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Yes there is a bowhunters educatiin course and some places, I believe Hagerman is one of them, you have to obtain this certification in order to hunt.
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Re: Bow hunters Ed?
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01/07/13 01:52 AM
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Re: Bow hunters Ed?
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01/07/13 01:54 AM
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http://www.fws.gov/uploadedFiles/Hagerman%202012%20Archery%20Deer.pdfPart of the requirements for Hagerman follows: Note: All applicants must have completed a Bowhunter Education Course* before applying for the hunt and must provide their Bowhunter Education Certificate Student Number. Hunters completing the course during the current year must scan or mail in a copy of their Student Registration form (Temporary Student Card).*IBEP courses are conducted locally and
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Re: Bow hunters Ed?
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01/07/13 11:42 PM
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But for normal deer lease type bowhunting, no, you don't need it. It's a good course though and if you plan to hunt Alaska or some other places someday you will need it.
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Re: Bow hunters Ed?
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01/08/13 02:04 PM
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Im planning on applyin gfor Hagerman next year. Where can I take this course? Is it offered online?
I avoid Dick's and hope they fold.
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Re: Bow hunters Ed?
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01/08/13 07:50 PM
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Im planning on applyin gfor Hagerman next year. Where can I take this course? Is it offered online? Go to TPWD site or Hagerman and I believe there were some courses scheduled.
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Re: Bow hunters Ed?
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01/09/13 05:33 AM
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You don't HAVE to attend Bowhunters Ed to hunt most places in Texas. It is a good idea to go take the course though.
They cover a lot of good practical knowledge, and I enjoyed it. I didn't take it until a couple of years ago; I started bowhunting about 20 years ago, and I still learned quite a bit.
Lots of other states require Bowhunter Ed, so if you plan to travel and hunt, it's a very good idea to go ahead and take the class.
“I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately...”
Henry David Thoreau
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Re: Bow hunters Ed?
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01/09/13 01:21 PM
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The guy who owns this place gave the class I took. There is an online portion then he does the mandatory classroom portion and the shooting qualification. http://www.brazosvalleyarchery.com/
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Re: Bow hunters Ed?
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01/17/13 11:11 AM
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I have a field day only scheduled at Lake Whitney State Park, 23 Feb 2013. You will need to have the online course completed and bring your field day qualifier. 8:30am-2:30pm. 817-223-2839
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Re: Bow hunters Ed?
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Fun and educational class folks. I highly recommend it.
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Re: Bow hunters Ed?
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01/17/13 11:53 PM
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Re: Bow hunters Ed?
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01/18/13 02:07 AM
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Do they make you shoot through a 5" hole in a steel plate?
Here in Colo they ask your effective range at the beginning of class then when it comes time for your efficiency test they make you screw on a BH and shoot at your effective range. The show offs that said 60+ yards always get all butt hurt when they find that out.
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Re: Bow hunters Ed?
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01/18/13 10:46 AM
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hunter1st
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Some of the instructors have an iron maiden, personally I don't use one.
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Re: Bow hunters Ed?
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01/21/13 04:57 PM
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We didn't shoot a steel plate but we did have shots past 35 yards. We also did some fun shots over 50.
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Re: Bow hunters Ed?
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02/01/13 12:06 AM
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Up for the Thursday evening crowd, Field Day at Lake Whitney State Park, 23 Feb 2013.
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Re: Bow hunters Ed?
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02/02/13 04:08 AM
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Hope y'all have a good class. Looks like good weather for it.
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Re: Bow hunters Ed?
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02/13/13 02:38 AM
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hunter1st
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Anyone for the Field day at Lake Whitney SP, 23 Feb 2013?
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Re: Bow hunters Ed?
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02/15/13 11:56 AM
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Bowhunters Ed is the best thing that I've done since I started bowhunting. Took mine at Big O's in Sherman.
I believe we have an ethical obligation as hunters to put our game down as quickly and effectively as possible. The course brings to light a lot of things we never really think about that will help us do exactly that. No the course itself will not make you a skilled bowhunter. But it will give you the basic tools that you need to begin honing your skills and become a much better and safer hunter.
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Re: Bow hunters Ed?
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02/16/13 01:27 PM
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Very good explaination Mr. Lucky.
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