Hunter education Jim Brown, Kittitas County, encourages instructors to check out the FREE conservation videos from the National Shooting Foundation at the web link below:
http://www.nssf.org/conservationvideos/index.cfm
Thanks for the tip, Jim!
Thursday, March 08, 2007
Instructor Gear Swiped: What To Do Now?
A Clark County teaching team just reported that one of their instructors had a compound bow stolen just prior to class. The immediate question for the teaching team was "Does hunter education have insurance to cover such losses?"
There is no state insurance coverage in such cases. However, the instructor's vehicle insurance or homeowner's insurance policy may cover such losses. Obviously, any loss of equipment should be reported as soon as possible to local law enforcement officials. In addition, it may be worthwhile to contact local media outlets to try and generate news coverage about equipment items stolen from volunteers. There may be no honor among thieves, but they may have soft spots in their hearts if they know they are hurting kids' programs in their community.
Such thefts remind us all of the need to be ever-vigilant with equipment used in training. Hunter education classes generally have a variety of easily-disposed-of equipment items, and instructors should maintain a watchful eye over equipment and materials before, during and after classes.
There is no state insurance coverage in such cases. However, the instructor's vehicle insurance or homeowner's insurance policy may cover such losses. Obviously, any loss of equipment should be reported as soon as possible to local law enforcement officials. In addition, it may be worthwhile to contact local media outlets to try and generate news coverage about equipment items stolen from volunteers. There may be no honor among thieves, but they may have soft spots in their hearts if they know they are hurting kids' programs in their community.
Such thefts remind us all of the need to be ever-vigilant with equipment used in training. Hunter education classes generally have a variety of easily-disposed-of equipment items, and instructors should maintain a watchful eye over equipment and materials before, during and after classes.
Tuesday, March 06, 2007
Ask The Staff
Got a question about hunter education in Washington State? Not sure whether a particular firearm or archery product is lawful for hunting? Want to assist in conducting a hunter education class but don't know how to get started? Well, for these--and many other issues--the WDFW hunter education division staff are here to help you.
The best way to contact us is via e-mail at: huntered@dfw.wa.gov
We always try to respond within 24 hours and will do our best to get back to you within that time frame.
The best way to contact us is via e-mail at: huntered@dfw.wa.gov
We always try to respond within 24 hours and will do our best to get back to you within that time frame.
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