"People who do the right thing in the woods are the same people who are ethical at school, at work, and at home." Kelly Knight, age 15

"Through upright conduct, the ethical bowhunter portrays a positive image to a nonhunting society, which in turn preserves the privilege of carrying on this awesome tradition of bowhunting." Nichole Lepp, age 17

"Practice, Practice, Practice! You can't expect to shoot an animal, let alone kill it, if you don't practice. Practice is the key to getting good at anything, including bowhunting." Jenn Leslie, age 15

"Knowing where the vitals are and being able to get the arrow there is basically what bowhunting is. Ethics means doing it correctly the first time and making sure the animal doesn't suffer." Vic Leslie, age 15

"Ethics is a word that comes to the mind of many hunters, but few know what it means." Dylan Levra, age 16

"Truly ethical bowhunters will contribute back to the hunting world by helping one another and making memories not just for themselves but for others also." Miles Locke, age 14

"The bow will shoot where it's pointed, but the user is the one who decides if the shot is a good, ethical shot." James Loder, age 16

"It's not the deer that you brought home that makes bowhunting fun but the time you spent with others while doing it." Jason Marsh, age 16

"Helping a fellow hunter drag his trophy buck out of the woods not only shows courtesy but forms a respect that is second nature among ethical bowhunters." Ryan Matney, age 13

"It has become increasingly rare to find people who are willing to work for their achievements. My dad and I have been successful in hunting, but we don't follow the path of least resistance." Josh Matteson, age 17

"He doesn't just take the antlers or horns of an animal and leave all the meat of the animal as waste..." Brendan McGann, age 14

"Bowhunters are sure to be safe while on the ground, in their treestands, and when they're shooting." John McMahon, age 12

"They will not violate any law of any magnitude, especially involving environmental concerns, such as driving an ATV on a restricted trail or through a creek." Ross Meyer, age 16

"People who take 60-70 yard shots at elk are, in my opinion, in need of a lesson taught to them." Sean Murray, age 15

"Being an ethical bowhunter is about the...character of a bowhunter, how we're going to feel about ourselves after each decision we make and how others perceive bowhunting by our actions." Garrett Myers, age 14

"My first belief is that an ethical bowhunter must make good shot selections." Connor Nash, age 14

"An ethical bowhunter knows his surroundings and bow and is aware of people, especially little kids. If you're not aware of your surroundings, somebody or something could get hurt or damaged." Kris O'Rourke, age 12

"To be an ethical bowhunter you must keep the deer population in check, even if it means taking a doe instead of a big buck." Tyler Olsen, age 13

"Reading hunting regulations carefully will give great tips and keep the hunter out of trouble." David Pelchat, age 17

"Conscientious hunters don't get up and move around when they can be scaring deer off for themselves and other hunters." Mike Petrillo, age 14

"We're all human and make mistakes, but an ethical bowhunter will...ensure that those mistakes are few and far between." Caleb Plumlee, age 16