Hunter Safety Course

A person is hunting deer with a firearm in Tennessee. This hunter must ear a minimum of:

500 square inches of blaze orange on the head and upper body

Which of the following would be a good spot to store a firearm?

A cool, clean, and dry location

You are shooting a rifle or handgun. What is the best way to pull the trigger for an accurate shot?

Apply slow, steady pressure until the gun fires

Which type of bow has a rifle-like stock and shoot shorter arrows ("bolts")?

Crossbow

Always unload a firearm before:

Crossing rough terrain

Which shotgun choke has the tightest shot pattern?

Full

An example of safe and ethical operation of an all-terrain vehicle is:

Getting out of the vehicle before taking a shot

To survive, every animal needs a proper arrangement of food, water, cover, and space. These items make up the animal's:

Habitat

What part of wildlife managment involves setting daily and seasonal time limits, bag limits, and legal methods for taking wildlife?

Hunting regulations

Which of the following is allowed in a Wildlife Management Area?

Hunting waterfowl while you are 200 yards from a visible dwelling house

There are four primary rules of firearm safety. One of these rules is:

Keep your finger outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot

Wild animals are commonly divided into groups with similar characteristics. The two categories used for mammals are:

Large mammals and small mammals

The bullets for a rifle or handgun are commonly made out of:

Lead

What kind of powder can cause serious injury if used in a muzzleloader?

Modern smokeless powder

You are hunting with others. Which two factors are most important in choosing how to carry your firearm?

Muzzle control and terrain

Which statement about muzzleloader is true?

Muzzleloaders are early firearms that are loaded from the open end

Most bowstrings have a small brass band to mark the correct position for nocking the arrow. What is the name for this band?

Nocking point

What must you check to make sure a bolt-action firearm is unloaded?

Open action and magazine

Which of the following in a Wildlife Management Area?

Possessing a firearm with a valid hunting license

Unlike conservation, what does preservation emphasize?

Saving natural resources

A hunter is shooting a rifle in the field. For the safest and most accurate shot, this hunter should:

Shoot from prone position with a rest

There are four standard rifle-firing position. Which position provides the least support?

Standing

You nock an arrow with the bow parallel to the ground. The cock feather should be pointing:

Straight up

You point a shotgun at a moving target. You swing the gun faster than target is moving so that the muzzle passes the target. Then you fire. This method of shooting is called:

Swing-through

What distance should be used to pattern a shotgun?

The distance you expect to be from your quarry

What is sight alignment?

The process of lining up a firearm's rear and front sights

Which is the recommended method for attaching a haul line to a firearm?

Tie it to the sling

Which method is recommended for climbing a tree to enter an elevated stand?

Using a fall-arrest system (safety harness)

One way to help keep animals habitats healthy is to make sure the number of animals never exceeds the habitat's carrying capacity. This is the job of:

Wildlife managers

Which of the following is a proper way to treat frostbite?

Wrap the affected area in warm, dry clothing

What is the requirement for checking in a bear?

You must goto an official checking station

You are hunting in a group. It is safe for you to shoot in the area called the:

Zone-of-line

What must be true for any animal to be classified as legal game?

be useful, primarily for food

What is the only arrowhead that may be used for big game hunting?

broached

Which shotgun choke is the most open?

cylinder (unchoked)

Sighting-in a rifle helps the shooter:

determine problems with shooting technique

When sighting-in a rifle:

fire the rifle from a solid bench rest

The best anchor point for drawing a bow:

is determined through practice

What type of eye protection should you wear when shooting a firearm?

shooting glasses with high-impact lenses

What is sight picture?

what you see when a firearm's sights are aligned correctly with the target

A hunter is under 10 years of age is not carrying a hunter education card while hunting. Who must accompany this youth?

A person at least 21 years of age

All modern firearms have three basic groups of parts. What are these parts?

Action, stock, and barrel

Sighting-in a rifle means:

Adjusting the sights to hit a target at a specific range

What is the effect of alcohol on the skills and abilities needed to hunt safety and responsibly?

Alcohol impairs judgment

What legal requirements must you consider when selecting a firearm for hunting?

Caliber or gauge

Carrying capacity:

Can be changed by nature or humans

Which of the following factors limits the potential production of wildlife?

Disease

What five essential elements must be present to provide a proper habitat for wildlife?

Food, water, cover, space, and arrangement

What is the best way to learn hunting-related safety skills?

From an experienced hunter

HELP refers to the position you should assume if cold water. What does HELP stand for?

Heat escape lessening posture

A firearm safety:

Is a mechanical device that could fail

A telescopic sight (or scope):

Magnifies the target

What is the first step for both loading and unloading a firearm?

Point the muzzle in a safe direction

What is the first step in cleaning a firearm?

Point the muzzle in a safe direction

The basic components of cartridges and shotshells are similar. Shot pellets and a bullet are examples of which basic component?

Projectile

Choose the true statement about steel shot versus lead shot.

Steel shot weighs about one-third less than lead shot

Three hunters are walking side by side. Which of the following would be safe?

The hunter in the center use the trail carry

Hunter tends pass through five stages of development. What is the focus during the sportsman stage?

The total hunting experience

When are you required to use centerfire ammunition a rifle?

When hunting deer or bears

How much water do you need each day?

two to four quarts

Which part of modern firearm has the same function as the lock on a muzzleloader?

Action

Two hunters are duck hunting in a boat. What is the safest position?

Back-to-back

What provides the set of guiding principles for managing wildlife resources?

North American Model of Wildlife Conservation

What group sets hunting regulations in most states?

A wildlife management agency

Three hunters are hunting in a group, side by side. Which of the hunters need to be aware of the safe zones-of-fire?

All three of the hunters

What part of wildlife management involves trapping animals in areas where they are abundant and releasing them in areas of suitable habitat where they are not abundant?

Artificial stocking

When firing a handgun, how far should you hold it from your body.

At arm's length

Rifle, shotguns, and handguns differ mostly based on their:

Barrel and ammunition

When are you required to check in a bear, deer, or turkey?

Before the end of the calendar day

What should you do as soon as possible after tagging game?

Field dress it

Arrows have plastic vanes or feathers that proved stability and accuracy in flight. What is the name for these vanes or feathers?

Fletching

How would a responsible hunter show respect for a landowner?

Leave all gates the way they were found

There are several ways to carry a gun. The trail carry:

Leaves a hand free for balance

What type of information would you find in a hunting regulations publication?

License, permits, and stamp requirements

You get lost and need shelter. What should you do first?

Look for a natural shelter

What should you do if you see a poacher?

Report it to TWRA

One way of shooting a bow is the bow sight aiming method. This method:

Requires the ability to accurately judge distances

What is a reason to plan and prepare for a hunting trip?

To improve your chances for success

Why should you use ear protection when shooting a firearm?

To prevent permanent hearing loss

What should you do if you fall overboard into cold water?

Try to rebound your boat, even if it is swamped

You are passing a firearm to another person. What should you do before unloading the firearm?

Turn your back toward the other person

You are carrying a firearm. Before crossing a fence, the first two thing you should do is:

Unload the firearm

You stumble in the field. The barrel of your firearm dips into the ground. You follow the steps to check for an obstruction in the firearm. After pointing the muzzle in a safe direction, what is the next step?

Unload the firearm

Which of the following describes safe handling of a muzzleloader?

Wear eye and ear protection when shooting a muzzleloader

When you know a firearm's effective killing range, you can determine:

When a shot will give a clean kill

A Tennessee resident is 21 years of age. When must this person have a valid hunting license?

When hunting game or assisting another person who is hunting game

Some hunting behaviors are governed by hunting laws. Other behaviors have to do with ethics. Which of the following behaviors is a legal issue rather than an ethical issue?

A hunter continues hunting after reaching the bag limit

What is the correct way to shoulder a shotgun?

Bring the stock all the way up to your cheek and then back to your shoulder

What is the preferred rifle shot for larger game animals, such as elk or bear?

Broadside

Which statement is true about conservation versus preservation?

Conservation favors hunters

You need to help a hunting companion with a deep, open chest wound. What should you do first?

Cover the wound with the palm of your hand until a bandage is located

What is the hunter's most important item of clothing?

Daylight fluorescent orange outerwear

Which safety guideline for using bows is unique to the crossbow?

Follow the safety rules for both firearms and bows

After spending several hours outdoors, your skin is pale and clammy. Your mouth is dry. You feel weak and have muscle cramps. These are symptoms of:

Heat exhaustion

How should you hold a handgun or maximum accuracy?

High on the grip with two hands

What is good marksmanship?

Hitting the target accurately and consistently

There are four main causes of hunting incidents. Which cause is most likely to lead to mistaking another person for game?

Hunter judgement mistakes

The Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act (or Pittman-Robertson Act) pays for:

Improving wildlife habitats

What is the recommended way to transport a firearm?

In a gun case

Where should broadheads be kept while traveling to and from the field?

In a quiver with a cover

To take game and minimize its suffering, what must you know about the animal you are hunting?

Its anatomy

What is the final step in correctly matching ammunition to a firearm?

Match the information on the barrel to the information on the cartridge or shotshell

Which of these is one of the firearm safety rules?

Point a firearm only at something you intend to shoot

Which type of bow has limbs that curve away from the belly of the bow?

Recurve bow

To check the current Tennessee hunting regulations, you should:

Refer to the current Tennessee Hunting & Trapping Guide or go to the TWRA website

When selecting ammunition, you must choose the correct cartridge or shotshell for your firearm. What else should you consider?

The species you will be hunting

When should you carry arrows in the nocked position?

When you are slowly approaching game

Clothing can affect your ability to perform safely and responsibly. How should you choose your clothes for a hunting trip?

Always wear clothing suitable for the weather you expect

Which statement about arrows are true?

An arrow is as deadly as a bullet

What powder is the only kind that should be used in a muzzleloader?

Black powder or a synthetic substitute

Which type of bow uses wheels and cables, and is the most popular bow for hunting and target shooting?

Compound bow

Which statement about broadheads is true?

Dress game with great caution until you find all parts of the broadhead.

When is it legal to use electronic calls?

During Conservation Season forBlue, Ross's, and Snow Geese

What parts of your body should have protection whenever you shoot any firearm?

Ears and eyes

Which of these is prohibited when hunting wild turkey?

Electronic calls

What does a topographic map show?

Elevation and counters of the land

A person plan to go hunting in Tennessee. When must he or she be accompanied by an adult at least 21 years of age?

If under 10 years of age and hunting without a hunter education card

You remove a firearm from its storage location in your home. How should you handle the firearm?

Immediately point the muzzle in a safe direction.

Which two chokes are best for hunting small, fast, close birds?

Improved Cylinder and Modified

In hunting, it is important to know which eye is dominant. Your dominant eye:

Is the eye you should use to aim a firearm

What should you check before choosing a firearm for hunting?

It meets the state's legal projectile requirements

Which statement concerning rare, threatened, or endangered species is true?

These species are fully protected by law

To set hunting regulations, wildlife managers monitor habitat conditions. They also monitor.

Birth and death rates

Which shotgun choke is best for hunting a large, slow bird, such as a turkey?

Full

A hunter who drinks alcohol before or during the hunt is more likely to:

Have a hunting incident

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

Keep the gun pointed downrange

There are four primary rules of firearm safety. What is one of these rules?

Point the muzzle in a safe direction

You need to check for an obstruction in your firearm. What is the FIRST step you should take?

Point the muzzle in a safe direction

You are unloading your firearm. You start by pointing the muzzle in a safe direction. What is the NEXT step you should take?

Put the safety on

One of the seven principles of the North American Model for Wildlife Conservation states that hunting, fishing, and trapping shall be democratic. What does this mean?

Anyone in good standing can participate

Why were the principles in the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation developed?

To manage and conserve wildlife resources

Why do hunters pattern their shotguns?

To select ammunition with the best performance

When are you allowed to hunt on private property?

When you have permission from the landowner

When patterning a shotgun, what is a sufficient percentage of pellets within a 30-in circle?

At least 55% of the load,with even distribution

There are several ways to carry a gun. The elbow carry:

Can cause the gun to snag in brushy terrain

In addition to teaching firearm and hunting safety, why is hunter education important?

It promotes responsible hunter behavior

What should be true about any firearm you choose to use for hunting?

Has enough power to kill the game quickly and effectively

A person is hunting during a big game season and is wearing blaze orange. Which of the following meets the blaze orange requirements?

Hat and vest

Which of the following statements about hunting is true?

Hunting is an effective wildlife management tool

All hunters should take several steps to prepare for each hunting trip. Which step will help ensure that you tae only legal game?

Learn about your quarryz

Which information should you provide when reporting a wildlife violation?

Name and description of the violator

How should you mark a blood trail when you tracking a wounded animal?

Use fluorescent orange flagging

You are using an ORV on private property. When are you allowed to hunt from the ORV?

If the ORV is stationary

Which of the following is legal in Tennessee?

using non-toxic shot to hunt waterfowl

When a rifle fires, a sequence of events takes place. After the firing pin strikes the primer, what is the next event in the sequence?

The primer explodes and ignites the gunpowder

You want to hunt deer on private property. You have written permission and a Hunting and Fishing Combination license. What else do you need?

Big game supplement license

When you go on a hunting trip, you should leave a hunting plan with someone you trust. What information should the plan include?

The names of any hunting partners

One of the seven principles of the North American Model for Wildlife Conservation states that wildlife is an international resource. What does this mean?

Hunting and fishing are managed cooperatively across state and province boundaries

Which of the following statements is true?

When hunting, limit your shots to your most accurate range

Why must you learn to recognize key characteristics of the animal you're hunting?

To avoid illegally harvesting non-game animals

What is the hunter's role in wildlife conservation?

To help control wildlife populations at a healthy balance for the habitat

What are the legal hunting hours for black bear, deer, and elk?

From one-half before legal sunrise and one-half after legal sunset