What Does Responsibility Mean for the Bowhunter?

Responsibility means personal accountability. You are accountable for your actions. Because bowhunting is not a spectator sport, you manage your actions by following legal and ethical guidelines.

Characteristics of a Responsible Bowhunter

Look over the list of words below, and choose three words or phrases that best describe a responsible bowhunter. Be prepared to explain your choices.

• Safety-conscious
• Competitive
• Ethical
• Honest
• Environmentalist
• Woodsman
• Experienced
• Prepared
• Marksman
• Law-abiding
• Respectful
• Neat and clean
• In control
• Knowledgeable
• Naturalist
• Knows game laws
• Well-known