So the kids of non-hunting parents will never be hunters? I know that isn't what you mean, but what about the guy who never shot a bow and wants to get into it along with his kids? The best way to start (besides lessons at the local pro shop) is the hunter ed program. Not only does it teach them some things about archery, but how it applies to hunting situations and how it differs from other kinds of hunting. It also shows some people that they are not ready to head into the field. Sometimes a rude wakeup.

It's called an analogy. It's used to illustrate similarities between 2 concepts.

In this case, one could argue that grass mowingand snow shoveling/blowingand bowhunting are similarly dangerous to one's self and nearby others. Yet, despite the similarity, many HUNTERS would like to see more regulation in their own sport but would probably not advocate more regulation in their yard/landscape maintenance.

No kidding. I just find the one mentioned amusing I guess. Carry on...

Perhaps this debate has hit rock-bottom.

Do you have any reason to oppose hunter's ed classes other than you hate government intervention? This despite the fact that government intervention has benefitted hunters and wildlife?

That is exactly why the education is a good thing and should be available....but notnecessarily MANDATORY. The aboveargument in support of MANDATORY training courses applies to a small minority of potential hunters. Imposing something on ALL hunters simply because a few could benefit from it doesn't make much sense to me. Instead, make the training available for those who want it, and leave the rest alone to continue with their business.

We all stress education...It's not to be overlooked.. Case in point, perhaps any school aged kids (or girls) Ahem( ) who spend all day argueing politics on a hunting website, would be better suited getting theirs!

didn't read all the posts, because there are A LOT, and I have to attend CLASS in about twenty minnutes

If it wasn't mandatory, how many kids do you think would go?

I know if attendance wasn't MANDATORY in my sociology class I have to go to soon, well...lets just say...I would be sitting here on HNI

Who besides you said I hate government intervention? Hate is a strong word. I simply do not supportunnecessary Govt. Intervention. I believegovt. intervention isnecessary and usefulto manage public resourceslike game animals...therefore I support it. I donot believe govt. intervention is necessaryto train me and educate meand determine if I am qualified tospecifically bow hunt...therefore I do not support it.

I don't oppose hunter's ed classes. I oppose mandatory bow hunting specific classes. It's just my opinion...no offense intended.

^^^^^^ Ignorance and assumptions (and the combination of the 2) are abundant.

WOW thats sounds familiar.. lol