Hunter’s Code of Conduct [translated for laypersons]

Respect the Environment & Wildlife Show respect for the wildlife you hunt by taking only clean, killing shots…[Remember, nothing shows respect like killing.] Learn to tread lightly while afield…[this may be a physical impossibility for some hefty hunters.] Use vehicles only on established roads and trails, practice low-impact camping and travel, and pack out your trash, including cigarette butts and spent shell casings…[and poop.] Report illegal activities immediately… [such as someone trying to murder an animal.] Show Consideration of Non-Hunters Remember that the future of hunting depends on hunters and non-hunters alike. Be considerate of non-hunters’ sensibilities, and strive to leave them with positive images of hunting and hunters…[Yeah right, good luck on that one.] Don’t flaunt your kill. Treat game carcasses in an inoffensive manner particularly Serial killer, Robert Hansen, shown here treating a carcass in an inoffensive manner. during transport…[even though you just treated the living animal in an extremely offensive manner by taking his or her life.] Be considerate of all outdoor users, including other hunters…[of course, this rule does not apply to the wildlife.] Hunt Safely Exercise caution at all times…[You don’t want to end up another statistic.] Fire your gun or bow only when you are absolutely sure of your target and its background…[Enough said?]  Wear hunter orange whenever appropriate…[or not.] Support Wildlife & Habitat Conservation Provide hands-on and financial support for conservation of game...[to ensure a healthy supply of victims for future hunting.] Become involved in wildlife conservation organizations…[i.e.: political trophy hunting groups like the Safari Club.] Purchase state and federal wildlife conservation stamps, even if such stamps are not required for hunting…[to help blur the line between hunter and non-hunter wildlife conservation contributions.] Pass on an Ethical Hunting Tradition Invite a young person or a non-hunter next time you go afield to scout or hunt…[every future school shooter need a mentor.] Attend a hunter education course, and urge others to do the same…[and don’t forget to try to graduate from high school.] Set high ethical standards for future generations of hunters to help ensure hunting will continue…[because all that really matters is that the sport of hunting will continue in perpetuity.] Hunt Only with Ethical Hunters Take pride in being an ethical hunter…[even if such a thing is fictitious, like Bigfoot or the Loch Ness monster.] And remember that hunting and alcohol don’t mix…[so, you might want just to stay home and watch the ball game instead.] Adapted from: http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/conduct/