Hunters Ed - Chapter 6
If three hunters are walking in single file, it is acceptable for the hunter in the middle to use the ____________________.
Elbow or side carry.
Consuming alcohol before of during a hunt does not __________________.
Enhance your chance of a successful hunt.
To get your firearm into an elevated stand safely, _________________.
Haul up the unloaded firearm after you have secured yourself in the stand.
Name the four main causes of hunting accidents.
Hunter judgement mistakes, safety rule violation, lack of control and patience and mechanical failure.
_________________ is not a safe way to transport a firearm
Loaded and in a gun rack in the rear window.
When hunting from a boat, it is best to always wear a ____________________.
Personal flotation device.
If crossing a fence while hunting alone, you should ___________________.
Place the gun on the other side of the fence with the muzzle pointed away from you and then cross.
List the four primary rules of firearm safety.
Point the muzzle in a safe direction, treat every firearm with the respect of a loaded gun, be sure of the target and what's in front and behind it and keep you finger on the outside of the trigger guard until you are ready to shoot it.
To load or unload a firearm safely, you should always __________________.
Put the safety on and point the muzzle in a safe direction.
If you fall into cold water while hunting from a boat, you should try to ________________ the boat.
Re-board.
To minimize the risk of a firearm accident int he home, you should never ___________________.
Store the firearm and ammunition together.
If three hunters are walking side by side, the hunter in the center should keep the gun pointed ______________ or to the ______________.
Up..............front.
Hunters should be spaced _____________ yards apart and each should have a zone-of-fire of ______________ degrees in front.
25 - 40 .......... 45
_________________ should be worn at all times while climbing a tree and when on a tree stand.
A safety harness.