Hunter Safety Course
When patterning a shotgun, what is a sufficient percentage of pellets within a 30-inch circle?
At least 55% of the load, with even distribution
Examples of large mammals
Big game - deer, elk, and bear
Common types of arrowheads: broadheads
Broadhead points & Mechanical blade broadhead
Which shotgun choke has the tightest shot pattern?
Full
What is good marksmanship?
Hitting the target accurately and consistently
Which two shotgun chokes are best for hunting small, fast, close birds?
Improved Cylinder and Modified
Which type of firearm sight is simple , inexpensive, and standard on the most handguns?
Open
There are four standard rifle-firing positions. Choose the steadiest.
Prone
What is the main difference between centerfire and rimfire ammunition?
Rimfire primer is in the rim of the casing
Examples of small mammals
Small game - rabbits, squirrels, and raccoons
You are shooting at a moving target. You raise the shotgun and point where you think the target will be when the shot arrives. This method of shooting is called:
Snap-shooting
What are the basic components of ammunition?
The case, primer, gunpowder, and projectiles.
State Wildlife agencies receive federal aid for hunting-related projects. Which agency provides this aid?
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Common types of arrowheads: points
bullet point, blunt point, field point, JUDO point, fish point
What legal requirements must you consider when selecting a firearm for hunting?
caliber or gauge
Animals can be identified by four basic characteristics
distinctive markings, sounds, movement, group behavior
Examples of waterfowl
ducks and geese
When sighting-in a rifle:
fire the rifle from a solid bench rest
Examples of upland birds
turkey, grouse, quail, and dove
What is the term for continuing to squeeze the trigger after the bullet fires?
follow through