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This manual is designed as a compendium from which instructors can select materials and instructional aids for use in hunter education and shooting sports programs. Presented in the manual are 43 lessons and 34 laboratory activities that have been organized into units on the following topics: shooting sports responsibility, the learning process and teaching methods, firearms facts, ammunition and reloading, rifles and air guns, handguns, shotguns, shooting sports programs, field safety, hunting and wildlife conservation, hunting ethics, and advanced hunting programs. Each unit contains some or all of the following: a cover page that outlines the unit's purpose, objectives, content, evaluation methods, and references; a lesson guide that includes a content outline, introduction, teaching tips, summary, list of recommended teaching aids and methods, and recommended instructor and student references; and laboratory activity sheets that include a description of the activity, time limit, list of required facilities/equipment, and teaching tips. Appendixes contain the following: information on the learning process, teaching methods and techniques, lesson planning, visual aids, and some aspects of European hunting and game management; shooting positions checklists; and overhead transparencies. (MN)

The National 4-H Wildlife Invitational is a competitive event to teach youth about the fundamentals of wildlife management. Youth learn that management for wildlife means management of wildlife habitat and providing for the needs of wildlife. This handbook provides information about wildlife habitat management concepts in both urban and rural settings and prepares participants for judging events. The contents and activities in the handbook are arranged in six sections in the order used by wildlife managers when deciding how to manage areas for specific wildlife species. The introduction describes how to use the handbook, preparing for contests, and general contest rules and guidelines. The second section defines 11 basic concepts on which the contest is based. The third section separates the country into 14 regions having similar climate, vegetation, and wildlife for use in the contest. The fourth section discusses habitat requirements and practices useful for managing habitat for the birds, mammals, and other species listed in the Regions section. The fifth section lists alphabetically 43 practices used to manage habitat. A general description of each practice and its effect on habitat are provided. The sixth section describes the five activities in which each contestant is expected to participate. Additional information includes criteria for scoring the contest, and a glossary of 71 terms. Contains 55 references. (MDH)

This publication contains objectives that range from basic shooting sports safety and proficiency to more specialized activities. They can be applied to hunter safety education, 4-H shooting sports, scouting, and club or community activities for youth or adults. The specific learning objectives in each list have been grouped into learning priorities. Where applicable, safety is the first priority, followed by basic skills and knowledge, advanced skills and knowledge, and master skills and knowledge. The publication is organized into lists of objectives for each of the following subjects: (1) archery; (2) black powder; (3) decoy carving; (4) gunsmithing; (5) handgun; (6) hunting; (7) hunting dogs; (8) reloading; (9) rifle/airgun; (10) shotgun; (11) taxidermy; and (12) wildlife photography. Each list contains from 19-43 objectives and includes an instructor reference. Directions are given for instructors to add their own objectives to the lists. The document contains illustrations. (KS)