Hunter's ED Chapter Review Exercises

Which of these is not a source of hunter education funding? A. State highway departments B. State wildlife agencies C. International Hunter Education Association D. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

A. State highway departments

___________ would NOT be an essential part of a hunting plan that you would leave with a family member or friend. A. The number of gain you plan to harvest. B. Where and with whom you intend to hunt C. Specific directions on the route to your hunt D. When you expect to return

A. The number of gain you plan to harvest.

A ___________ shoot is the preferred shot for larger animals, such as deer, elk, and bear. A. broadside B. rear-end C. head-on D. quartering-toward

A. broadside

_________ would not contribute to meat spoiling. A. cold B. dirt C. moisture D. heat

A. cold

if three hunters are walking in single File it is acceptable for the hunter in the middle to use the ________. A. cradle carry. B. elbow or side carry. C. shoulder carry. D. trail carry.

A. cradle carry.

It is critical that hunters are able to identify wildlife correctly so that they don't mistakenly ______________. A. harvest illegal game animals or non-game animals. B. confuse horns with antlers. C. confuse cloven hooves with cud chewers. D. confuse meat-eating animals with those that eat meat as well as plants.

A. harvest illegal game animals or non-game animals.

By continuous monitoring the birth rate and death rate of various species and the condition of their habitat, wildlife managers _______________. A. know how to set hunting regulations and can determine if other management practices are needed to conserve wildlife species. B. know when to ignore hunting regulations they set earlier. C. can obtain data to eliminate wildlife species. D. both b. and c.

A. know how to set hunting regulations and can determine if other management practices are needed to conserve wildlife species.

How many changes should you load in a muzzleloader at a time? A. one charge B. two charges C. three charges D. four charges

A. one charge

When hunting from a boat, it is best to always wear a ________. A. personal flotation device. B. camouflage jacket. C. red jacket. D. safety harness.

A. personal flotation device.

A habitat for wildlife must include _________. A. space, arrangement, food, cover, and water B. brush and rocks, predators, water, and space. C. space, vegetation, food, and resting and breeding places. D. cover, predators, large area, arrangement, and food.

A. space, arrangement, food, cover, and water

A responsible and ethical hunter would NOT _____. A. waste meat and reusable parts of the game harvested. B. strive for a quick, clean kill. C. leave the land better than he or she found it. D. abide by game laws and regulations.

A. waste meat and reusable parts of the game harvested.

Trapping and relocating animals is an example of the ____________________ wildlife management practice. A. hunting B. artificial stocking C. setting bag limits and legal methods for taking wildlife. D. habitat improvement

B. artificial stocking

A safety is located around the receiver of the firearm and ______. A. ensures that the firearm can never be accidental fired. B. is a device that blocks the action to prevent accidental firing. C. is always located either inside or on the trigger guard. D. all of the above.

B. is a device that blocks the action to prevent accidental firing.

Responsible hunters _______________. A. use land without asking permission from the landowner/ B. keep firearms out of sight when not hunting C. Draw attention to themselves by wearing bloody or dirty hunting clothes when it's not necessary. D. unnecessarily harass or frighten livestock.

B. keep firearms out of sight when not hunting

In the ________, success is determined by bagging the limit, which can cause hunters to take unsafe shots. A. shooting stage B. limiting-out stage C. trophy stage D. sportsman stage

B. limiting-out stage

When approaching a downed deer or other large animal, you should ________________. A. approach from the front and make noise to startle the animal. B. pause above and behind the animal's head and watch the chest cavity for any movement. C. approach from the front if the animal's eyes are closed. D. any of the above are safe methods for approaching downed animals.

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

If crossing a fence while hunting alone, you should ________. A. cross the fence with the gun held under your arm. B. place the gun on the other side of the fence with the muzzle pointed away from you, and then cross. C. set the gun down and then cross, and then pull the muzzle to you. D. any of the above.

B. place the gun on the other side of the fence with the muzzle pointed away from you, and then cross.

The proper technique for pulling the trigger when shooting a rifle is to ______________. A. pull the trigger quickly, moving only your finger. B. squeeze the trigger slowly. C. jerk the trigger. D. snap the trigger.

B. squeeze the trigger slowly.

Which shotgun-shooting technique is best for a beginning hunter and is performed by pointing at a moving target, and then moving past it and firing? A. snap-shooting B. swing-through C. sustained lead D. patterning

B. swing-through

It is critical that you know about the game you are hunting because _____________. A. only one sex of the game you're hunting may be legal. B. there may be protected species in the same area rhat you need to avoid shooting. C. it will increase your chance of success. D. all of the above.

B. there may be protected species in the same area that you need to avoid shooting

Which of these was NOT a reason for establishing hunting laws? A. to limit hunting methods and equipment B. to limit the profits of sporting goods manufactures C. to set rules on how hunters take game D. to limit harvesting and avoid hunting during nesting and mating seasons

B. to limit the profits of sporting goods manufactures

______________ arrowheads are used primarily for big game hunting.

Broadhead

_______ should be worn at all times while climbing a tree and when on a tree stand. A. Climbing boots B. Thick outwear C. A safety harness D. Camouflage outerwear

C. A safety harness

A good safety rule to follow when shooting a bow is ________. A. always carry arrows in the nocked position when hunting. B. use cracked arrows only for target practice. C. release an arrow only when the path to the target and beyond is clear. D. dry fire a bow as a strengthening exercise.

C. release an arrow only when the path to the target and beyond is clear.

Wildlife preservation ______________. A. allows for the consumptive use of natural resources. B. is a Biblical rule for saving natural resources. C. saves natural resources but with no consumptive use of them. D. allows hunting of endangered species.

C. saves natural resources but with not consumptive use of them.

To minimize the risk of a firearm incident in the home, you should NEVER _________________. A. point the muzzle in a safe direction. B. keep your finger off the trigger when handling the firearm. C. store the firearm and ammunition together. D. check that the chamber and the magazine are empty

C. store the firearm and ammunition together.

To bring respect to the sport of hunting, hunters can _______________. A. transport bagged animals on hood or roof of their automobiles. B. share graphic accounts and photographs of their hunting experiences with non-hunters. C. support organizations dedicated to improving habitat and management efforts. D. consume alcohol and loudly proclaim their hunting prowess.

C. support organizations dedicated to improving habitat and management efforts.

When referring to firearms, "caliber" is ____________. A. the length of the barrel of the rifle or handgun. B. always expressed in hundredths of an inch. C. used to describe the size of a rifle bore and the size of cartridges designed for different bores. D. all of the above.

C. used to describe the size of a rifle bore and the size of cartridges designed for different bores.

Wildlife conservation ensures that _________. A. hunting seasons established by Kublai Khan will continue. B. no animals are ever harvested. C. natural resources can be drawn on despite unwise use. D. renewable resources can replenish themselves indefinitely.

D. renewable resources can replenish themselves indefinitely.

Some species are protected by law from being hunted because _________________. A. they are predators for a pest species. B. they are migrating. C. their habitat is gone. D. their numbers are small

D. their numbers are small

Heat exhaustion can be prevented by ___________ ______________________________ water.

Drinking Plenty of Water

_____________ is a hunting technique that involves a group of hunters who are spread out and move to push the game towards other hunters waiting at the end of the cover.

Driving

If three hunters are walking side by side, the hunter in the center should keep the gun pointed ________ or _________.

Front Up

The most effective place to shoot an animal is the vital organs, which are the ________ and __________.

Heart Lungs

List four of the eight rules of survival that every hunter should follow.

I. Don't travel or hunt alone II. Bring a map and compass, and always orient yourself before leaving camp III. Give a responsible person your hunting plan as discussed previously IV. Don't panic if you become lost. More on page 74

Name the four main causes of hunting incidents.

I. Hunter Judgement Mistakes II. Safety Rule Violations III. Lack of Control and Practice IV. Mechanical failure

Name the three common bow types.

I. Long bow II. Recurve Bow III. Compound Bow

Label the indicated parts of an arrow:

I. Nock II. Fletching III. Shaft IV. Arrowhead

Label the indicated parts of a muzzle loader:

I. Patch Box II. Frizzen III. Cock IV. Nipple

List the five primary requirements for survival.

I. Prepare shelter II. Start a fire III. Signal for help IV. Drink enough water V. Find food

Name three hunting-related projects for which the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act provides funding.

I. Selection II. Restoration III. Improvement

If you are hunting small, fast, close birds like dove or quail, the best choke selection would be ___________ or ___________ choke.

Improved Modified

the component in ammunition that ignites the gunpowder when struck by the the firing pin is the ___________.

Primer

The design feature that causes a bullet to spiral, which increases accuracy and distance, is called ________________.

Rifling

Of the four standard rifle shooting positions, the steadiest is the _____________________ position.

Prone

There are five distinct stages of development that most hunters will experience. The most responsible and ethical is the _______________ stage.

Method or Sportsman

____________ is the process of placing the arrow shaft on the bow's arrow rest and pulling the arrow back on til the string snaps into the slot.

Nocking

All handguns should be fired at ___ length.

arms

You should use only ammunition that exactly matches the caliber or gauge specifications marked on the ___________ of your firearm.

barrel

If you fall into cold water while hunting from a boat, you should try to __________ the boat.

reboard

Once you are sure your quarry is dead you should immediately ___________it and then begin field dressing.

tag

The "carrying capacity" of a wildlife area is the __________________ _______________________________________________________________.

the number of animals that habitat can support throughout the year without damage to the animals or the habitat

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

then release about half of it.

List the four basic characteristics used for animal identification.

I. Distinctive Markings II. Sounds III. Movements IV. Group Behavior

When laid on a map, a compass needle points to ___________. A. the direction you're heading. B. true north. C. magnetic north. D. contour lines.

C. magnetic north.

Sight alignment is __________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________.

The process of lining up rear and front sights.

Unlike still hunting, stocking involves _____. A. following signs left by the animal. B. spending at least ten times longer being still and observing rather than walking. C. using a game call. D. using dogs to locate the game.

following signs left by the animal

Hunters should be spaced _______ yards apart, and each should have a zone-of-fire of ______ degrees in front.

25 - 40 45

Name three behaviors of a responsible hunter.

Attitude, Skills, and Knowledge

Why is it important to keep shotshells separated by size? A. Once mixed, it is impossible to separate them accurately. B. A smaller gauge can slip past the chamber of a larger gauge gun and result in serious personal injury. C. A 12-gauge shotshell can be chamber into a 20-gauge shotgun and result in serious personal injury. D. Non of the above.

B. A smaller gauge can slip past the chamber of a larger gauge gun and result in serious personal injury.

What should you do if a hunting companion breaks a leg and no medical help is readily available? A. Try to straighten the limb and put a splint on it. B. Splint the limb the way you found it without trying to straighten it. C. Leave the leg exposed to the air to reduce the swelling. D. place a thick pad around it without splinting it.

B. Splint the limb the way you found it without trying to straighten it.

_________________ is the only type of powder that should be used in muzzle loaders.

Black Powder

What color is the safest choice for clothing? A. bright red B. hunter green C. fluorescent orange D. camouflage

C. Fluorescent orange

A primary objective of hunter education program is to? A. Give every hunter the same degree of skill and knowledge. B. Ensure that everyone enjoys hunting and has an opportunity to hunt. C. Produce knowledgeable, responsible, and involved hunter. D. Non of the above.

C. Produce knowledgeable, responsible, and involved hunter.

The three basic parts of a modern firearm are______. A. cartridge, stock, and barrel. B. action, stock, and barrel. C. Stock, trigger, and action D. Barrel, Chamber, and muzzle.

C. Stock, trigger, and action

Bleeding should be controlled by applying _______________ to the wound. A. butter B. fresh air C. direct pressure D. cold water

C. direct pressure

According to Aldo Leopold, the "father of wildlife management," ethical behavior is __________. A. killing game only for food. B. harvesting as much game as the law allows. C. doing the right thing when no one else is watching--even when doing the wrong thing is legal. D. not killing any wildlife but preserving it for future generations.

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

A true sportsman not only strives to bring home the game he or she is seeking but also strives to ___________ the quarry. A. fire as soon as possible on B. cripple C. inflict the minimal amount of suffering on D. none of the above

C. inflict the minimal amount of suffering on

The action of a firearm is made up of parts that __________. A. block the trigger or hammer to prevent accidental firing. B. hold ammunition before it's loaded into the chamber. C. load, unload, fire, and eject the cartridge or shot shell. D. serve as the handle of the firearm.

C. load, unload, fire, and eject the cartridge or shot shell.

A common error when hunting birds with a shotgun is _______. A. tapping the trigger and not squeezing it slowly. B. bringing the stock all the way up to the cheek without lowering the head. C. lowering the head and cheek to the stock of the shotgun. D. failing to align the sights on the target properly and then take a deep breath.

C. lowering the head and cheek to the stock of the shotgun.

Good marksmanship is __________. A. being able to hit your target at least 50% of the time. B. correctly marking your target. C. being a good sport if you miss your target. D. hitting your target accurately and consistently.

D. hitting your target accurately and consistently

_________ is NOT a safe way to transport a firearm. A. Unloaded B. With the action open C. In a gun case D. Loaded and in a gun rack in the rear window.

D. Loaded and in a gun rack in the rear window.

Steel shot is _____. A. lighter than lead shot, reducing velocity and distance. B. harder than lead, keeping the pattern tighter. C. non-toxic, unlike lead shot that can be toxic to waterfowl. D. all of the above.

D. all of the above.

The international emergency signal for distress is _________. A. three fires evenly spaced. B. three shots. C. three blasts of a whistle. D. any of the above.

D. any of the above.

Hunting is an effective wildlife conservation tool because ________. A. funding from hunting licenses help many game and non-game species recover from dwindling populations. B. hunters play an important role by supplying wildlife managers with needed information from the field. C. hunting contributes to threatened or endangered wildlife. D. both A. and B.

D. both A. and B.

Hypothermia can be prevented by __________. A. staying dry B. dressing properly. C. exposing yourself to the wind to dry out if wet. D. both A. and B.

D. both A. and B.

If dressing for cold weather conditions, you should ___________. A. wear several layers of clothing instead of one heavy article of clothing. B. wear cotton since it can provide warmth even when wet C. wear wool. D. both A. and C.

D. both A. and C.

Knowing your firearm's range is critical-- it allows you to ______________________. A. determine whether or not you're able to make a clean Kill. B. make accurate shots at any distance as long as they are within your firearm's range. C. know at what distances your firearm could cause injury. D. both a. and c.

D. both a. and c.

To load or unload a firearm safely, you should always _______. A. put it on safety on. B. dry fire the firearm before loading and after unloading. C. point the muzzle in a safe direction. D. both a. and c.

D. both a. and c.

Consuming alcohol before or during a hunt does NOT _____. A. impair your coordination. B. increase your chance of a hunting incident. C. affect your judgment. D. enhance your chance of a successful hunt.

D. enhance your chance of a successful hunt.

To get your firearm into an elevated stand safely, _______. A. climb into the stand using the cradle carry, B. Climb into the stand and have your companion carefully toss your firearm up to you. C. climb into the stand using the sling carry. D. haul up the unloaded firearm after you have secured yourself in the stand.

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

When patterning a shotgun, the goal is to produce a pattern of pellets with even _______, and a sufficient percentage of the ______, within a 30 inch circle.

Density Load

label the indication parts of the rifle and shotgun ammunition:

I. Bullet II. Shot III. Gunpowder IV. Primer

___________________ is a measure related to the diameter of the bore and the size of the shotshells designed for that bore.

Gauge

Label the indicated parts of a bolt-action rifle:

I. Butt II. Sight III. trigger IV. Muzzle

List the most common shotgun chokes.

I. Cylinder Choke II. Improved Cylinder Choke III. Modified Choke IV. Full Choke

List four factors that can limit wildlife populations.

I. Disease/parasites II. Starvation III. Predators IV. Pollution More on page 84

List the four primary rules of firearm safety.

I. II. Treat every gun as if it's loaded III. Be sure of the target and what's in front and beyond it IV. Keep your finger outside the trigger guard until you are ready to shoot.

List six types of firearm actions.

I. Bolt Action II. Lever Action III. Pump Action IV. Semi-Automatic V. Break Action IV. Revolting Action

An unsafe practice when using a muzzle loader is _______________. A. loading directly from a horn, flask, or other container. B. wearing shooting glasses and ear protection when shooting. C. waiting until you're ready to fire before you prime or cap a muzzleloader. D. not smoking while shooting or loading.

Loading directly from a horn, flask, or other container.

The most accurate sight for a firearm is the ___________.

Telescopic

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

Tell others

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

Unloaded Locked Ammunition