Well, in the run up to moving to Tennessee, early next year & with a lull in the knife-making day, I decided to take the online Hunter's Ed course for Tennessee (Getting ready for spring Turkeys!) I didn't realise until I'd finished that it was the official Hunter's Ed program!
Luckily, I passed with flying colours! 98%!  :D

I did my IBEP earlier in the year & my card came through today as well!

I just need to schedule my outdoor, practical day course now & I'm ready for all that you can throw at me!

forgive my ignorance here,,, whats an outdoor practical day course?

Dave,
Most of the states that allow online or distance learning for the hunter's ed course still require you to show up for the practical part of the test.  Depending on the state, you need to demonstrate proper handling of weapons, safety under a variety of field conditions and safely shooting (with or w/o proficiency).  Many instructors are also giving a verbal quiz to make sure you actually took the online course and payed attention, not just copied down answers.

hmm, sounds like a good idea. Indiana ya just buy a tag and go, unless born after 1986, I believe, then ya need a hunter ed card.

Many states "grandfather" the hunter ed but do require the bowhunter ed.  That's why at 48 years old I took the course last winter.  I expected a lot of young people but most were like me and just wanted to be able to hunt out of state.

I Alaska if you are hunting on military land they require you to have hunter's ed + bowhunter ed if it is an archery hunt no matter when you were born.

Cool deal Rob. When I took my bow hunter's course last summer the instructors walked us through the entire test hah..little easier here than TN I guess.

I took both hunters ed and bowhunters ed....even though I've been hunting for over 20 years and could be grandfathered in in most states that accept prior years hunting licenses....I figured you're never to old to learn and I did actually learn a few things.

one of the things they did in our outdoor-practical was following a mock blood trail...which I think was REALLY helpful to newbies.

I am 5 months to young to "grandfather in" for Colorado, and I'm old (60 next May). Its a good idea to take both hunter ed and bowhunter courses and have them in your wallet.

Good work Rob. Many happy hunts in your new home state.

Way to go Rob, it will be good to have you closer!! Plus you will be here to celebrate the 4th of July with the winners  

I've been twice with friends and probably will go with each of my kids.  Never hurts to have a refresher.

Rob!

I didn't know you were moving to the states, Welcome Sir! Tennesee is certainly a very beautiful place. I sure hope we'll actually be able to meet one of these days. What's your ETA?
       

As for the hunter ed courses, like many have stated above, it's good to learn anything we get a chance to learn... even if we do already know it all.


I took both the firearms and the bow courses Maaanny years ago but, I sat through the class again a couple years ago when my son was taking it, and did learn a few things and I even re-learned some of what I'd forgotten over the years.

Still can't believe you're moving here, great news!

Ron

great stuff Rob congrats il looking forward to having you over so we can start chasing some howgs. i got my SS number and got my Co drivers license (that a funny story all by itself)  so that i can qualify for the Res tags just need to do my hunters safety and then im set.

(PM with details about how the visa's going when you get a chance bro)

p.s. merry Christmas to you and yours

I'm a grandfather, but I have taken Virginia's hunter ed course four times. (Aced them.) Each batch of instructors are different,and all have something different that you can walk away and chew over.
It is a great excuse to hang out with hunters,listen and learn.

Can't wait to start throwing stuff at you, Rob!    
Killdeer

My son was required to take the hunters ed course to get a hunting license.  I had already taken the bow course 10 years earlier and did not need the gun course since I do not hunt with a gun but I took it with him anyway.  Can't hurt to try and learn something once in a while.  You will never learn anything if you decide that you know everything.

Congrats Rob! What part of Tennessee?  The NC State shoot NCTAC is in May every year and it would be great to meet and shoot with you there next year!!!

Rob,

I could a told you that you were 98% Redneck as well.Now it's just official! Hope all goes well and you make it in soon. Merry Christmas.

Hey Rob, if ya need it, my bunch in Alabama teach a wicked IBEP Practical Day!  We're not too far from TN.  We teach several "Practicals" every year!  When ya get here, give me a call!
Johnny/JAG

Cool beans Rob! Glad to hear your coming aboard!

Tennessee huh?

One tip bro...if you hear banjo's...run like hell!  :eek:  

Merry Christmas everybody!

Jerry