Hunting and Conservation Hybrid Course
Hunting is an important component of wildlife management, provides funding for conservation, and has deep cultural roots in the United States. Social acceptance of hunting is key in ensuring that associated conservation efforts can continue. Implementing the North American Model of Conservation relies in part on the purchase of hunting license fees and excise taxes on hunting and shooting sports equipment through federal acts. This course will expose participants to the history, ethics and practice of hunting, the consumptive use of game species, and public policy issues using an interactive approach that includes practical experiences in safe home game processing, archery, and firearm safety
This course will be hybrid with three webinar sessions and two in-person sessions.
Webinars: Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. ET
July 22
Evolution of hunting
Hunter Ethics
North American Model of Conservation
July 29
Conservation funding & legislation
Current wildlife issues
August 4
Game species
Methods of take
Ecosystem services
In-Person Sessions:
July 27, 2-5:30 p.m. - Michigan State University, Demmer Center, 4830 E. Jolly Rd., Lansing, MI 48910
Firearm safety
Archery safety and range time
Aug. 10, 2-5:30 p.m. - Michigan State University, Boat Barn (SW corner of Jolly Rd. and College Rd.)
Animal anatomy
Game processing
Cost: $100 includes all range fees and supplies
Cancellations made after July 1 will incur a $75.00 cancellation fee.