Hunter Safety: Why Is It Necessary?

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Why is it required?

Hunter safety is a very important course that all hunters need to take. When they reach the age of 16 it is required, and must be handy at all times while hunting. This is to help ensure his/her safety, other people’s safety, and future generations ability to hunt. This means so other people will lease their lands to responsible and smart hunters. If hunters were careless then hunting grounds would be very hard to come by. 98% of Kansas’s lands are privately owned. So it is very important that landowners will continue to lease their lands for future hunting use.

The Law of Hunter Safety

Anyone born on or after July 1, 1957 must be certified by an approved course before they can hunt in the state of Kansas. The only

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