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1. Use proper safety equipment
2. Only use designated trails
3. Maintain a safe speed
4. Safely transport firearms
5. Check local regulations

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1. Plan your route
2. Examine your watercraft and licensing requirements
3. Check your equipment
4. Safely board watercraft
5. Safely transport firearms in the watercraft
6. Observe and respect zones of fire in a watercraft
7. Pack appropriate clothing
8. Tie down equipment in the watercraft
9. Exit all watercraft safely
10. Know what to do if your watercraft capsizes

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1. Keep muzzle pointed in safe direction
2. Treat every firearm as if it were loaded
3. Check the barrel and action for any obstructions
4. Be sure of your target, in front and beyond, and keep your finger off the trigger
5. Keep firearms unloaded until ready to hunt
6. Only point the muzzle at something when you intend to take a shot
7. Unload before jumping, running, climbing
8. Never shoot in the direction of rocks and water
9. Always store firearms and ammunition separately and securely, away from children and careless adults
10. Never consume alcohol before or while you handle a firearm

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Respect for Self
Respect for Others
Responsibility for Actions
Respect for Resources

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5.13: The North American Wildlife Conservation Model

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5.13: The North American Wildlife Conservation Model

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Sister #1:
The Public Trust
In North America, natural resources on public lands are managed by government agencies to ensure that we always have wildlife and wild places to enjoy.
Sister #2:
Prohibition on Commerce of Dead Wildlife
Conservation laws and their strong enforcement in the United States and Canada saved wildlife from slaughter.
Sister #3:
Democratic Rule of Law
You can help make laws to regulate hunting and fishing and conserve wildlife.
Sister #4:
Hunting Opportunity for All
Every citizen has an opportunity, under the law, to hunt and fish in the United States and Canada.
Sister #5:
Non-Frivolous Use
In North America, we can legally kill certain wild animals under strict guidelines for food and fur, self-defense and property protection.
Sister #6:
International Resource
Wildlife and fish migrate freely across boundaries between states, provinces and countries.
Sister #7:
Scientific Management
The right information helps us make good decisions and become better stewards of wildlife.

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Cane Brake Rattlesnake
Eastern Diamondback
Pygmy Rattlesnake
Copperhead
Water Moccasin (Cottonmouth)
Coral Snake

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Muscovey Duck
Rock Dove (Pigeon)
English Sparrow
European Starling
Armadillo

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Bobcat
Otter
Raccoon
Opossum
Beavers
Skunk
Civet Cat (Spotted Skunk)
Nutria
Red Fox
Gray Fox
Coyote

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Puddle Ducks:
-Mallard (most recognizable)
-Black Duck (subspecies of Mallard)
-Wood Duck (most common)
-Mottled Duck (Florida Mallard)

Diving Ducks:
-Hooded Merganser
-Ringneck (most common wintering)
-Scaup (two species: greater and lesser)

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Alligator
White-Tailed Deer (must have one or more antlers of at least five inches in length to be legally hunted)
Gray Squirrel
Cottontail Rabbit
Marsh Rabbit
Wild Hog
Wild Turkey
Bobwhite Quail
Virginia Rail
Wilson Snipe
Woodcock
Crow
Coot
Common Morhen

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Florida Panther
Black Bear
Fox Squirrel
Key Deer
American Crocodile
Indigo Snake
Key Largo Wood Rat
Bald Eagle
Turkey Vulture
Black Vulture
Osprey
Red Shoulder Hawk
Great Blue Heron
Cardinal
Red Winged Blackbird
Purple Gallinule

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Shock:
-Check for all injuries/conditions
-Have the person lie down
-Maintain their body temp
-Elevate their feet
-Seek medical help
Snake Bites:
-Sit down and stay calm
-Try to identify the snake
-If snake is venomous, transport victim to hospital quickly
Bleeding Wounds:
-Apply direct pressure to wound
-Place sterile dressing over cut and press on it with the palm of your hand
-Elevate location of the wound
Fractures and Joint Injuries:
-Look for discoloration, swelling, possible area deformity
-Immobilize the limb using a splint
-Do not try to straighten the limb
-Apply bandage and cold pack in area (in case of sprain)
-Avoid putting direct pressure on the area
Heart Attack:
-if suspected, call emergency services or have party member sent to medical facility
Heat Exhaustion:
-Move person to shady location
-Have person lay down and elevate feet slightly
-Loosen/remove clothing
-Use fan to cool person down
-Seek medical attention
Hypothermia:
-Keep person warm w/ blanket/coat
-Build fire to keep person warm
-Give them warm liquids to drink
-Remove wet clothing
-Seek medical attention

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-Two pairs of latex gloves
-Sterile dressings to stop bleeding
-Cleansing agent/soap and antibiotic towelettes to disinfect
-Antibiotic ointment to prevent infection
-Adhesive bandages in a variety of sizes
-An elastic bandage
-Tweezers and a needle
-Aspirin and non-aspirin pain relievers
-Prescription medications you take every day
-Eye-wash solution to flush the eyes or as a general decontaminant
-First-Aid handbook or guide

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S: Stop and sit down. Keep a positive attitude.
T: Think about your surroundings. Could you find your way out or are you going to spend the night?
O: Observe what is around you? Can you hear cars? Can you hear farm animals or farm machinery? Can you see radio towers or old logging roads? Can you smell smoke from a wood stove? Use your senses.
P: Plan what you do. The time of day and the weather will influence how the plan will be set in motion and what you will do first.

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-Bullet Points: used for target practice
-Blunt Points: used for small game
-Field Points: used for target practice and small game
-Judo Points: mostly grassy areas for small game
-Fishing points: used for bow fishing
-Broadhead Points: used for big game points

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1. Be sure firearm is unloaded.
2. Remove barrel, if possible.
3. Wash inside of barrel with hot, soapy water or a commercial cleaning solvent. Wash nipple area with an old toothbrush.
4. Rinse with scalding hot water.
5. Use your cleaning jag to run cleaning patches through the bore until the patches come out dry.
6. Run several damp patches of bore lubricant inside the barrel.
7. When the barrel has cooled, put a light coat of good grade gun oil on the outside of the barrel, and reassemble.

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Step 1: Pour black powder from the powder flask into the powder measurer.
Step 2: Using the powder measurer, pour the measured black powder into the barrel.
Step 3: Press the bullet into the muzzle.
Step 4: Using the small end or round end of a bullet starter, gently push the bullet into the barrel.
Step 5: Push the bullet farther into the barrel by using the longer end of a bullet starter.
Step 6: Hold the ramrod about 6 inches from the muzzle. Take your time and use short strokes to seat the projectile firmly upon the powder charge so that there is no airspace between the projectile and the powder charge. An air space here can cause a dangerous pressure build-up when firing.
Step 7: When the mark on your ramrod lines up with the top of the muzzle, the bullet is now seated on top of the charge.
Step 8: Keeping the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, apply the safety if your firearm has one.
Step 9: Using the priming tool, seat the percussion cap onto the nipple.
Step 10: Make sure you wear appropriate eye protection while shooting. Once you are ready, properly identify the target as well as what is before and beyond the target. Line up your sights, disengage the safety if your firearm has one, pull the hammer back to the cocked position and gently squeeze the trigger.

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5.05: Loading and Firing a Muzzleloading Firearm

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5.05: Loading and Firing a Muzzleloading Firearm

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Safety Checklist:
1. Always read the owner's manual for any firearm.
2. Always ensure the firearm is pointed upward and away from the body and face for loading.
3. Use a stable rest for your firearm so it doesn't tip over.
4. Check to see if the muzzleloader is loaded by:
-Remove ramrod and insert it into the barrel
-Mark the rod at the end of the muzzle
-Place the rod along the outside of the barrel on the same side as the action and to the same depth as indicated by your mark
-If the ramrod tip reaches the flash hole in a flintlock, or w/in 1/4 inch of the breech plug (nipple) in a caplock or inline, the gun is unloaded
-If the ramrod tip does not reach the breech plug, it is loaded.
5. Check that your muzzleloader is clean and dry by:
-Placing the firearm on half cock and running patches down the barrel until they return clean and dry.
-Cap the nipple, or prime a flintlock, and point the muzzle at the ground and fire it to complete the drying process. Do this at least two times.
6. Now that you know the gun is unloaded, clean, and dry you can begin the steps to load the firearm consistent with the manufacturer's instructions.

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209 Muzzleloader Primer and Holder: used for inline muzzleloaders
#11 Percussion Cap: used for caplock muzzleloaders
FFFFG Priming Powder: used for flintlock muzzleloaders

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1. Attach cleaning brush that is same size as caliber or gauge of firearm onto a cleaning rod. Pour a small amount of cleaning solution into a small container and dip a brush into container (dipping brush directly into cleaning solution will damage entire supply).
2. Place the cleaning rod with the brush attached into the bore and work the brush down the entire length of the barrel. Repeat this process 10-15 times.
3. Remove the cleaning brush from the cleaning rod and attach the slotted patch holder onto the cleaning rod. Attach a clean patch onto the slotted patch holder and run the patch down the entire length of the barrel. Next, use the bore light to inspect the action and the bore. If any more residue is spotted, use another patch until it is completely clean.
4. Attach a clean, well-oiled patch onto the slotted patch holder and run it down the entire length of the barrel. The oil prevents rust in the barrel. The barrel is now clean.
5. Use a copper cleaning brush and work it around the bolt, bolt face, and action to remove any powder residue. Wipe the bolt and action clean and apply a thin coat of oil.
6. Wipe down the entire firearm with a lightly oiled rag to clean and protect the outside surface.

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5.04: Cleaning and Safe Storage of Firearms

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5.04: Cleaning and Safe Storage of Firearms

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Safety Rules When Cleaning Any Firearm:
1. Keep muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
2. Ensure the firearm is unloaded.
3. Clear the workbench of any material you do not need for cleaning.
4. Move all ammunition to a separate location.
5. Make sure your work area has adequate light and ventilation.
6. Wear eye and hand protective gear.
Cleaning Equipment Checklist:
1. The owner's manual for the firearm being cleaned.
2. A firearm holder to hold the firearm firmly in a horizontal position.
3. Cleaning rods or a bore snake.
4. Brass or nylon brushes that fit onto the cleaning rods.
5. A slotted tip or jag for cleaning patches.
6. Cleaning patches that fit the bore size of a firearm.
7. Latex gloves.
8. Pipe cleaners.
9. Gunsmithing screwdrivers.
10. Gun cleaning solvents, oil and grease.
11. A short copper cleaning brush or an old toothbrush.
12. A bore light or Light pipe.
13. Clean rags.
14. Eye and hand protection gear.

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What is a slug?
Type a shot shell which features a single lead projectile. Typically used for big game shotgun hunting.
What is a saboted slug?
Slug designed to be fired from rifled barreled shotguns or shotguns with a rifled choke tube.
What is a foster slug?
Also called rifled slugs, they are designed to be fired from smooth barrel shotgun. Typically used for shorter distances.

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5.03: Centerfire Ammunition for Shotguns

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5.03: Centerfire Ammunition for Shotguns

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5.03: Misfires, Hangfires, and Squib Loads

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5.03: Misfires, Hangfires, and Squib Loads

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1. Misfire
This occurs when the trigger is pulled and the firearm does not fire. It's caused either by a weak firing pin or a defective primer that fails to ignite the powder charge.
2. Hangfire
This occurs when the trigger is pulled and the firearm is delayed in firing. It's caused by a temporary failure of the primer to ignite the powder charge.
3. Squib Loads
This occurs when the trigger is pulled and you hear only a slight pop and do not feel any recoil. It is usually caused by not having a powder charge in the cartridge or shotshell.
If any of these should occur:
-keep muzzle of firearm pointed in a safe direction
-hold position for at least 30 seconds
-open the action and remove the cartridge
-if primer is indented, dispose of cartridge carefully
-if primer is not indented, have gun inspected by a qualified gunsmith

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5.03: Centerfire and Rimfire Cartridges for Rifles and Handguns

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5.03: Centerfire and Rimfire Cartridges for Rifles and Handguns

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Florida has 130 wildlife management areas. Before hunting in one of these WMA's, you should:
-acquire a brochure for that area and review regulations
-be a responsible hunter and make sure others are following regulations
Anyone born on or after June 1, 1975 who wishes to purchase a hunting license must have proof of successful completion of a hunter education course. Children under that age of 16 are exempt from this requirement as long as they are under direct adult supervision.
Hunting laws were enacted to protect wildlife from market hunting. The Fish and Wildlife Commission is the agency responsible for administering Florida's wildlife laws and regulations.