hunter ed course

hunters should be spaced _____ yards apart and should each have a zone of fire ____ degrees in front

25-40; 45

which is a safety guideline for using an elevated stand?

Do not climb with anything in your hands or on your back.

name the four main causes of hunting incidents

Hunter judgment mistakes, safety rule violations, lack of control and practice, and mechanical failure

a common error when hunting birds with a shotgun is ______

Lowering the head and cheek to the stock of the shotgun

The carrying capacity of a wildlife area is the

Number of animals habitat can support all year

List the four primary rules of firearm safety

Point muscle and safe direction, treat every fire him with respect to a loaded firearm, be sure of the target and what's in front of you, and keep your finger outside the trigger guard

name three hunting related projects for which the federal aid and wildlife restoration provides funding

Selection, restoration, and improvement

Hunting is an effective wildlife conservation tool because

Sending from hunting licenses hopes mini game and non-game species recover from dwindling populations, hunters play in important role by supplying wildlife managers with needed information from the field

A habitat for wildlife must include

Space, arrangement, food, cover, and water

which of these is not a source of hunter education funding

State highway departments

which of these was not a reason for establishing hunting laws

To limit the profits of sporting goods manufacturers

_____ should be worn at all times while climbing a tree and when on a tree stand

a full body harness

why is it important to keep shot shells separated by size

a smaller gauge shot shell can slip pst the chamber of a larger gauge gun and result in serious personal injury

All handguns should be fired at ___ length.

arms

you should use only ammunition that exactly matches the caliber or gauge specifications marked on the...

barrel

six types of firearm actions

break, pump, bolt, lever, semi automatic, and revolving

what arrowheads are primarily used for hunting big game

broadhead

A _____ shot is the preferred shot for larger game animals such as deer, elk, and bear

broadside

which is not an additional component that you would use to attach yourself to a tree

climbing aids

_____ would not contribute to meat spoiling

cold

three common bow types

compound, longbow, and recurve bow

name three behaviors of a responsible hunter

courtesy, respect of others, and involvement

if three hunters are walking in a single file, it is acceptable for the first Hunter in the middle to use the

cradle carry

knowing your firearms range is critical, it allows you to...

determine whether or not you're able to make a clean kill; know at what distances your firearm could cause injury

according to Aldo Leopold the father of wildlife management ethical behavior is

doing the right thing when no one else is watching even when doing the wrong thing is legal

if three hunters are walking side-by-side the hunter in the center should keep the gun pointed ______ or _______

down, behind

heat exhaustion can be prevented by ______ water

drinking

to help you steady the rifle when you're ready to shoot, draw a deep breath and ____________

exhale half of it

one you are sure your quarry is dead and you have completed all tagging and logging requirements, you should begin ________

field dressing

what color is the safest choice for clothing

fluorescent orange

it is critical that hunters are able to identify wildlife correctly so that they don't mistakenly ________

harvest illegal game animals or non-game animals

to get your firearm into an elevated stand safely, _______

haul up the unloaded firearm after you have secured yourself in the stand

The most effective places to shoot an animal is the vital organs which are the _____ and ____

heart, lungs

a safety is located around the receiver of the firearm and

is a device that blocks the action to prevent accidental fire

The best anchor point for drawing a bow _______

is determined through practice

what are the three questions you should ask before taking any shot?

is it safe; is it legal; is it ethical

List three actions you must take to transport game legally

keep a tag on game that's tagged, do not process dear beyond quartering, and keep proper evidence of gender

Responsible hunters

keep firearms out of sight when not hunting

You are shooting a muzzleloader. A hang fire happens. What should you do?

keep the gun pointed down

list the five groups commonly used to divide wildlife

large mammals, small mammals, upland birds, waterfowl and wetland birds, and birds of prey

in the _______ success is determined by backing the limit which can cause hunters to take on safe shots

limiting out stage

what is not a safe way to transport a firearm

loaded in a gun rack in the rear window

after you kill a Whitetail deer you must tag it in completely _____ on the back of your hunting license

log

_________ is the process of placing the arrow shaft on the bow's arrow rest and pulling the arrow back until the string snaps into the slot

nocking

which of the following is a restriction for deer in a county that has antler restrictions

only one legal book may have an inside spread measurement of 13 inches or greater

where can you find the hunting regulations for a particular county

outdoor annual

when approaching a downed deer, or other large animal, you should _______

pause above and behind the animal's head and watch the chest cavity for any movement

if crossing a fence for hunting alone you should

placed the gun on the other side of the fence with the muzzle pointed away from you and then cross

A primary objective of hunter education programs is to

produce knowledgeable, responsible, and involved hunters

of the four standard rifle firing positions, the steadiest is the ______ position

prone

to load or unload a firearm safely you should always

put the safety on; point the muscle in a safe direction

Texas game wardens are responsible for and forcing all hunting and fishing

regulations

list the three priorities for survival

shelter; fire; signal

there are six distinct stages of development that most hunters will experience in the ______ stage success is measured by the total hunting experience

sportsman

the proper technique for pulling the trigger when shooting a rifle is to _______

squeeze the trigger slowly

List for factors that can limit wildlife populations

starvation, hunting, pollution, and accidents

hypothermia can be prevented by ______

staying dry; dressing properly

to bring respect to the sport of hunting hunters can

support organizations dedicated to improving habitat and management efforts

which shot gun shooting technique is best for a beginning hunter and is performed by pointing at a moving target, and then moving past it and firing

swing-through

there are four areas to address when preparing for a hunting trip: be ready, know your location, prepare for safety, and ______

tell others

_____ would not be an essential part of a hunting plan that you would leave with a family member or a friend

the number of game you plan to harvest

some species are protected by law from being hunted because ______

their numbers are small

the international emergency signal for distress is ______

three fires evenly spaced, three shots, three blasts of a whistle

Firearms should be stored __________, in a ________ location, and separate from ___________.

unloaded, locked, ammunition

to avoid suspension trauma, you should ______

use your suspension relief strap

A responsible and ethical Hunter would not

waste meet and usable parts of the game harvested

the rule of 3 tells you how long you can live without air, warmth, _____, and ______

water, food