Kansas law dictates (and I chose the word purposely) that one must complete a 8-12 hour course on Hunter Education.
I didn't go.
5 years ago I got a Bowhunter Education card, but it is worthless today, as they are no longer required for bowhunting. Or, at least, I thought it was worthless...
Today, family and friends went to Wal*Mart for various reasons, but my only reason was to get all of my tags and licenses for the year. I took my Bowhunter card just in case they asked to see a Hunter Education Card.
When I got there I was sure that I would get everything, since they had a guy from the automotive department working the sporting goods desk! Woo Hoo!
He indeed asked for my Hunter Education number, so I gave him the Bowhunter card.
I told him I didn't know if it would count as a Hunter Education card, but said he needed a four-digit number, and that's what it had.
After about 20 minutes and $53, as well as a new acquaintance from Oregon who stood behind me in line, I had a '09 Hunting License, a 4-day doe tag, and a waterfowl stamp.
This better be worth it. If it is, you'll be the first to know!
Oh, I have a picture of three dead starlings on the front porch, but they haven't been uploaded yet.
Two shots, by the way.
