Help

Please check the Common Problems and Questions link below for any difficulties you may be experiencing with the course.

Topics

System Requirements

Common Problems and Questions

Basics

Using the Course

System Requirements

500 MHz CPU
Sound Card and Speakers
Windows 98/2000/XP
Internet Explorer 6
Windows Media Player 8 or 9
Macromedia Flash Player 6
Java Runtime Environment 1.4

Please note: Most problems you may encounter with the course can be resolved by updating to Internet Explorer 6. Follow the provided link above to go to the download page for IE6 provided by Microsoft. If you are using an ISP such as AOL or Wal-Mart Connect, then you will need to minimize the interface for that ISP once you are connected to the internet and open Internet Explorer 6 to complete the course.

If you are able to login, and you see a welcome message but no course...
This problem is caused by pop-up blocking software on your computer that is preventing the course from displaying. You may temporarily turn off this software to enter the course.

If the course crashes after you answer the first question on the final test...
This problem is resolved by updating your browser to Internet Explorer 6.

If you cannot see the submit button on a quiz...
Try adjusting your text size for your browser to a lower setting. You can do this in Internet Explorer 6 by going to the View menu option, then choosing Text Size, then selecting Smallest.

If you have completed the course, but you cannot enter the final test...
Make certain you have a check mark by each section and subsection of the course indicating you have completed the section. You can also use the View Report link on the menu bar at the left of your screen to see if you submitted an answer for each quiz question. You must visit each page of the course and submit an answer for each quiz before the test link will become active.

If you have completed the course and need to know what to do next...
You should contact your local Hunter Education office for more information. You can find their contact information here.

If you are getting a "You have been idle too long" message when you login...
First, please make sure you deactivate any programs on your computer that might prevent cookies from being set. These programs may also stop pop-up windows and/or various other types of advertisements.
Open Internet Explorer 6, select the Tools menu, and choose Internet Options. On the General tab, click the Delete Cookies button. Next, select the Security tab from the top, highlight the Internet icon, and click the Default Level button that appears in the bottom section of the window. Select the Privacy tab from the top. Click the default button. Click OK and attempt to login to the Hunter Education site now.
If you are still receiving the "Idle" error, Open Internet Explorer, select the Tools menu, and choose Internet Options. Select the Privacy tab. In the bottom portion of the window, you will see an Edit button; click it. In the "Address of Web site" field, type "http://www.beasafehunter.org/" (do not type the quotes). Now click the Allow button. Attempt to login to the Hunter Education site now.
If the above suggestions do not correct the problem, then you have a program on your computer that is blocking cookies from the Hunter Education website. McAfee users are most likely to encounter this problem, but other programs may also be the cause (Norton, for example). In particular, security software (such as anti-virus) often provides this feature. As there are many different programs that can do this, we are unable to provide specific instructions on how to bypass this feature for each program. In general, you should look through your security software for an option to either allow all cookies or to specifically allow the cookies from the Hunter Education site: "http://www.beasafehunter.org/". If you cannot find this feature, you may want to contact the company technical support for you particular software. Often, you can find instructions on the manufacturer's website.

If you are still unable to login to the course, you should contact your local Hunter Education office to obtain the CD version of this course.

If you need to update to the newer version of Windows Media Player, please visit Microsoft's Windows Update website. To reach this, open Internet Explorer, go to Tools, then select Windows Update. Follow the directions on the site to update your software. Click the above links for Macromedia Flash Player or Java Runtime Environment (JRE) if you need to install these software packages.

Basics

Main Menu

If this is your first time visiting the Hunter Safety Online Course, you will first need to create an account. Please begin by selecting Create Account from the menu on the left.

The Menu Options:

Main - Will return you to the main page.

Create Account - First time users can use this link to create an account.

Enter Course - Once you have created an account, you can begin the Hunter Safety Online Course by selecting this link. Returning users should also select this link.

View Report - You may view your progress through the course by selecting this link.

Where to Go From Here - Users that have completed the Online Course and are interested in other resources for shooting and hunting may select this link.

Feedback - Users may report questions and problems using this link.

Glossary - This is a table of words and their definitions from the course.

Create an Account

On this page, new users may create an account. An account is required in order to take the Online Course and is used to track your progress. Begin by completing all fields (fields marked with "*" are required). For the Login Name, try to select something that will be easy to remember. Only use numbers and/or letters for the Login. The same applies for the Password field. Again, for your password, please select something that will be easy to remember. It is suggested that you write these down for future use.

Enter Course

If you have just created your user account, or you are a user returning to complete the course, select this link. Once clicked, the course will request your login and password. After the proper login and password have been entered, the course will create a new window within which the course will be displayed. If you have software that disables pop-up windows, you may need to temporarily disable it in order to enter the course.

View Report

You may select this link at any time in order to view your progress through the course. Also, once you have completed the course, your state may require you to print this report out. Please check with your individual state for what to do once you have completed the course.

Using the Course

Navigation

The navigation buttons for the course are located at the bottom of the course window.

Video

When you reach a page that includes a video, the controls will appear on screen beneath the video window on screen.

Quizzes

Throughout the course, you will occasionally encounter quizzes. You must answer all of the quizzes before you can take the final test.

Test

Once you have completed the course, you will be allowed to take the final test. After you complete the test, you may print out your results by selecting View Report from the main menu.