2025 HTE Student Pre-Survey
1.
You must be 18 or older or have your parent/guardian's permission to complete this survey. Are you 18 or older OR have parent/guardian permission?
Yes
No
2.
Do any of the following people in your life hunt (check all that apply)?
□ Father
□ Mother
□ Brother/sister
□ Friends
□ Grandparent
□ Other relatives (aunt, uncle, cousin)
□ None
□ Other _________________________
3.
To what degree do you think your family, friends, and/or peers are supportive of hunting?
Very Supportive
Supportive
Somewhat Supportive
Not at all Supportive
4.
Have you ever purchased a hunting license in any state?
Yes
No
5.
Have you ever hunted on a mentored hunting permit?
Yes
No
6.
Do you plan on going hunting in the next 12 months?
Yes
No
Maybe
7.
Please indicate your level of knowledge on the following topics.
Very knowledgeable
Somewhat Knowledgeable
Not Knowledgeable
Importance of hunting to wildlife conservation
Very knowledgeable
Somewhat Knowledgeable
Not Knowledgeable
Wildlife Identification
Very knowledgeable
Somewhat Knowledgeable
Not Knowledgeable
Firearm Safety and Use
Very knowledgeable
Somewhat Knowledgeable
Not Knowledgeable
Basic Firearm Shooting Skills
Very knowledgeable
Somewhat Knowledgeable
Not Knowledgeable
Archery Equipment Safety and Use
Very knowledgeable
Somewhat Knowledgeable
Not Knowledgeable
Tree-stand Safety and Use
Very knowledgeable
Somewhat Knowledgeable
Not Knowledgeable
Trapping Safety and Use
Very knowledgeable
Somewhat Knowledgeable
Not Knowledgeable
Ethical Shot Placement
Very knowledgeable
Somewhat Knowledgeable
Not Knowledgeable
Game Recovery and Field Care of Harvested Game
Very knowledgeable
Somewhat Knowledgeable
Not Knowledgeable
8.
Why are you taking a hunter education course? Select all that apply
To be able to purchase a hunting license and go hunting.
To be able to utilize public shooting ranges in PA.
To learn more about firearm safety and use.
To gain a better understanding of why people hunt or trap.
Other (please specify)
None of the above
9.
What is your primary reason for learning to hunt?
Have an interest and would like to build skills and confidence
Refresher on skills (have not hunted in a long time)
To harvest my own source of food
To spend time with friends and family
To pass hunting on to my children/grandchildren
Looking for new outdoor activity
Other (please describe) _______________________________________
10.
Please select the age range that best represents you.
Under 18
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+
11.
Please select the gender that best represents you.
Male
Female
Other (please specify)
12.
Please select the ethnicity that best represents you.
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian or Asian American
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino
Middle Eastern or North African
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
White
Other (please specify)