Post by nastygunz on Mar 12, 2012 2:11:06 GMT
Girls only boat ramps and hunting zones next?
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Women-only Hunter Education Course Offered
New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
Published Mar 3, 2012 at 3:00 am (Updated Mar 2, 2012)
CONCORD, N.H. -- Women interested in taking Hunter Education in the company of other women can now sign up for a special Women-only Hunter Education Course offered by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. The course involves self-paced online study and an online exam, plus a Field Day on July 21, 2012, in Holderness, N.H. Participants must be 15 years of age or older.
“This is an opportunity for women to learn the New Hampshire hunting laws and regulations, firearms handling, how to use a map and compass, and how to enjoy hunting safely so they can challenge themselves in the great outdoors this fall,” said Tom Flynn, manager of Fish and Game's Owl Brook Hunter Education Center. Women are welcome to participate in traditional Hunter Education courses and field days, Flynn explained; the special course simply offers an alternative.
There are two required parts to the Women-only Hunter Education Course; you must successfully complete both to receive certification:
1. First, take as long as you'd like to study and complete the online Hunter Education Course at www.hunter-ed.com/newhampshire/index.html, then take the online exam (there is a $15 fee to take the exam). You must pass the online exam in order to print out the Field Day Qualifier Exam Certificate, which you will need to gain entry to the Women-Only Field Day.
2. After passing the online exam, register for the July 21, 2012, Women-Only Field Day at www.huntnh.com/hunting/hunter_ed.htm. There is no charge for this Field Day. (Remember -- you can't sign up for the Field Day until you pass the online course exam.) The Women-only Field Day will be held at the Owl Brook Hunter Education Center in Holderness, N.H., and includes both written and field exams. A New Hampshire Conservation Officer goes over N.H. hunting laws and regulations, followed by a brief review and written exam. Women also participate in a firearms-handling session, a map and compass lesson and a live-fire course, capped off by a field exam. After the successful completion of the exams, you will be a certified hunter, ready to buy a license and enjoy a great hunting season.
To learn more about Hunter Education in New Hampshire, visit www.huntnh.com/Hunting/hunter_ed.htm.
Hunter education is made possible by the federal Wildlife Restoration Program, now in its 75th year. Excise taxes are collected from the sales of firearms, ammunition and archery equipment, and these funds are distributed to state agencies to conduct research, manage wildlife populations, protect habitat and conduct hunter education programs. Visit www.WSFR75.com.
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Peter Chadbourne said:
How is it with Hunter Education Courses which are funded with taxpayer dollars (stated in the article) can openly discriminate against a specific sex, in this case men, offering a course being closed to men? What is next hispanic only, black only courses, is there a corresponsing men only course? The average person with only a few seconds thought can see this clearly violates US civil rights law and a state agency is the culprit. What a backwards mindset, do you think women can expect to work at women only employers/jobs, drive on women only roads etc?. Will there be a sign on the door, no men need apply? Hopefully somebody will come to their senses before there is lawsuit resulting in a settlement or fine that will also be paid with taxpayer dollars.
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March 3, 2012 11:27 am
Erin Powers said:
I agree with you Peter.
Picture the excitement that would ensue over a "Men only " training day. Or even in the private sector a "Men's Business Association" .
Personally, I don't believe in sexism. Even when it's to my advantage.
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March 3, 2012 1:41 pm
John Yule said:
Sorry guys....you are wrong. These are not funded by taxpayer dollars. Fish and game is almost entirely funded by participation dollars...meaning user fees and license fees. Besides, whats wrong with encouraging woman to participate in an environment absent the know it all attitudes of a lot of guys in the sport? A true learning environment where they will not be afraid to ask and learn at in their way. Do you realize that woman are one of the only growth segments in this part of the sporting world? We should do more to encourage them, not less. Peter, I hope you are just being a sarcastic gadfly of sorts.
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March 4, 2012 5:50 pm
John Yule said:
Just to anticipate a response to my post...consider this definition:
"Excise taxes are collected by the producer or retailer and not paid directly by the consumer..."
So, unless you buy guns, ammo or bows and arrows, this costs you nadda. If you do..then you should understand the concept of why they are doing this.
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March 4, 2012 6:12 pm
lloyd clement said:
Good for the ladies, so what is so wrong with gender only classes or the like...who cares? I mean, this class is also available for the guys and guy/gals together. People need to get over the, "OMG, they can't do that it is illegal...blah blah...sexism, racism....." If the ladies feel more comfortable with this then good for them, they are gonna get something out of it and be better for it, why would some liberal want to come along and slap an injunction on something people want? Leave it to a liberal to destroy a good thing, they are so good at it. Of course you have the tax and money issue argument that is gonna jump in as well, never mind the incredible expense we have with refugees and illegals...but that is ok, right liberals? Furthermore, the Fish & Game is funded by licenses and permits, not tax dollars, however, the State steals money from the F&G fund anyway, where are you liberals when that takes place? F&G funds are used to find a liberal who is lost in the woods, this course provides skills for surviving in the woods and navigating. It is also open to liberals, and they need all the help/education they can get.
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Women-only Hunter Education Course Offered
New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
Published Mar 3, 2012 at 3:00 am (Updated Mar 2, 2012)
CONCORD, N.H. -- Women interested in taking Hunter Education in the company of other women can now sign up for a special Women-only Hunter Education Course offered by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. The course involves self-paced online study and an online exam, plus a Field Day on July 21, 2012, in Holderness, N.H. Participants must be 15 years of age or older.
“This is an opportunity for women to learn the New Hampshire hunting laws and regulations, firearms handling, how to use a map and compass, and how to enjoy hunting safely so they can challenge themselves in the great outdoors this fall,” said Tom Flynn, manager of Fish and Game's Owl Brook Hunter Education Center. Women are welcome to participate in traditional Hunter Education courses and field days, Flynn explained; the special course simply offers an alternative.
There are two required parts to the Women-only Hunter Education Course; you must successfully complete both to receive certification:
1. First, take as long as you'd like to study and complete the online Hunter Education Course at www.hunter-ed.com/newhampshire/index.html, then take the online exam (there is a $15 fee to take the exam). You must pass the online exam in order to print out the Field Day Qualifier Exam Certificate, which you will need to gain entry to the Women-Only Field Day.
2. After passing the online exam, register for the July 21, 2012, Women-Only Field Day at www.huntnh.com/hunting/hunter_ed.htm. There is no charge for this Field Day. (Remember -- you can't sign up for the Field Day until you pass the online course exam.) The Women-only Field Day will be held at the Owl Brook Hunter Education Center in Holderness, N.H., and includes both written and field exams. A New Hampshire Conservation Officer goes over N.H. hunting laws and regulations, followed by a brief review and written exam. Women also participate in a firearms-handling session, a map and compass lesson and a live-fire course, capped off by a field exam. After the successful completion of the exams, you will be a certified hunter, ready to buy a license and enjoy a great hunting season.
To learn more about Hunter Education in New Hampshire, visit www.huntnh.com/Hunting/hunter_ed.htm.
Hunter education is made possible by the federal Wildlife Restoration Program, now in its 75th year. Excise taxes are collected from the sales of firearms, ammunition and archery equipment, and these funds are distributed to state agencies to conduct research, manage wildlife populations, protect habitat and conduct hunter education programs. Visit www.WSFR75.com.
Comments
Peter Chadbourne said:
How is it with Hunter Education Courses which are funded with taxpayer dollars (stated in the article) can openly discriminate against a specific sex, in this case men, offering a course being closed to men? What is next hispanic only, black only courses, is there a corresponsing men only course? The average person with only a few seconds thought can see this clearly violates US civil rights law and a state agency is the culprit. What a backwards mindset, do you think women can expect to work at women only employers/jobs, drive on women only roads etc?. Will there be a sign on the door, no men need apply? Hopefully somebody will come to their senses before there is lawsuit resulting in a settlement or fine that will also be paid with taxpayer dollars.
(Report Abuse)
March 3, 2012 11:27 am
Erin Powers said:
I agree with you Peter.
Picture the excitement that would ensue over a "Men only " training day. Or even in the private sector a "Men's Business Association" .
Personally, I don't believe in sexism. Even when it's to my advantage.
(Report Abuse)
March 3, 2012 1:41 pm
John Yule said:
Sorry guys....you are wrong. These are not funded by taxpayer dollars. Fish and game is almost entirely funded by participation dollars...meaning user fees and license fees. Besides, whats wrong with encouraging woman to participate in an environment absent the know it all attitudes of a lot of guys in the sport? A true learning environment where they will not be afraid to ask and learn at in their way. Do you realize that woman are one of the only growth segments in this part of the sporting world? We should do more to encourage them, not less. Peter, I hope you are just being a sarcastic gadfly of sorts.
(Report Abuse)
March 4, 2012 5:50 pm
John Yule said:
Just to anticipate a response to my post...consider this definition:
"Excise taxes are collected by the producer or retailer and not paid directly by the consumer..."
So, unless you buy guns, ammo or bows and arrows, this costs you nadda. If you do..then you should understand the concept of why they are doing this.
(Report Abuse)
March 4, 2012 6:12 pm
lloyd clement said:
Good for the ladies, so what is so wrong with gender only classes or the like...who cares? I mean, this class is also available for the guys and guy/gals together. People need to get over the, "OMG, they can't do that it is illegal...blah blah...sexism, racism....." If the ladies feel more comfortable with this then good for them, they are gonna get something out of it and be better for it, why would some liberal want to come along and slap an injunction on something people want? Leave it to a liberal to destroy a good thing, they are so good at it. Of course you have the tax and money issue argument that is gonna jump in as well, never mind the incredible expense we have with refugees and illegals...but that is ok, right liberals? Furthermore, the Fish & Game is funded by licenses and permits, not tax dollars, however, the State steals money from the F&G fund anyway, where are you liberals when that takes place? F&G funds are used to find a liberal who is lost in the woods, this course provides skills for surviving in the woods and navigating. It is also open to liberals, and they need all the help/education they can get.