I think this whole thread got off on the wrong foot from the beginning. I was born so long before Hunter Ed was even an issue that I never would have had to worry about taking one. But I did. In 1980 I took a coarse. My reason. Traveling to other states in the future. I felt that they would all require it someday eventually. That has not happened, but if it does I'm prepared. I believe Hunter's Ed is invaluable to people that are beginners in the sport of hunting. The young especially. Seasoned hunters dont need it. Like some have posted, some hunters are more knowledgeable than instructors. If you can prove you have had archery permits in other states there should be no need for a class. As far as Field Rats and Stay in the Kitchen that's all un-called for.