I agree with Rob, I think the education program is a good thing and think that all states should require some form of hunter education. I just recently took a bowhunter education course and believe that if it is taught be knowledgeable instructors even a very experienced hunter can learn a few things. Probably the toughest part of the program is having to tailor it to both kids and novices as well as experienced hunters. I would like to see a basic course taught to get your first license then a more advanced course offered later.

PS - There are a lot of hunters out there who have hunted for years and are also some of the most dangerous people in the woods. I don't see any problem requiring all hunters to take a safety course. Yeah it might be an inconvenience to somebody like Pike_Deer but if it forces somebody unsafe to take it and HOPEFULLY learn something then I'm all for it!