[quote]ORIGINAL: SignOfTheTines
Thats ok you say, one states exam should be good in all states. My state bowhunters merit badge should count in the other states. Except in practice, in the real world this will probably not work as intended. You would think Concealed handgun licenses should be reciporcal in all states but in practice they are not. How much government in practice is VERY differnet from the theory and good intentions that were in mind when the laws were created?
Why would any reasonble hunter want to make it harder for any new hunter to get into the sport, enjoy the sport in other states and give alarmist liberals any more ammo? (if *bowhunting* is so dangerous and threatening you need to pass tests to do it legally, then maybe it deserves more scrutiny) Think that arguement won't be raised someday? Think again.
Sign, here in PA anyone who passes the bowhunter ed course can use their certification in any other state that requires it, the way I understand it it is all reciprical, unlike the handgun laws. This is due to the courses being almost an exact copy of the IBEA course that was designed.