Hunters Ed Practice
Most hunters would agree that certain hunting behaviors are ethical. Certain behaviors are unethical. Other behaviors are in a gray area, and each hunter must make a personal choice. Which of the following behaviors is in the gray area?
A hunter baits deer with corn or protein pellets.
Which statement about broadheads is true?
Dress game with great caution until you find all parts of the broadhead.
You get lost and need shelter. What should you do first?
Look for a natural shelter.
Which of the following is the best way to make sure you have the proper ammunition for your firearm?
Match the information on the firearm's barrel to the information on the cartridge or shotshell before you shoot.
Choose the true statement about steel shot versus lead shot.
Steel shot weighs about one-third less than lead shot.
What is the recommended method for attaching a haul line to a firearm?
Tie it to the sling
You're ready to shoot a rifle. You should draw a deep breath and then:
exhale halfway
When sighting-in a rifle:
fire the rifle from a solid bench rest
Which shotgun choke is best for hunting a large, slow bird, such as a turkey?
full
What is the number one cause of spoiled meat
heat
After spending several hours outdoors, your skin is pale and clammy. You feel weak and have muscle cramps. These are symptoms of:
heat exhaustion
To make sure a bolt-action firearm is unloaded, you must check the:
open action and magazine
There are four standard rifle firing positions. Which position is best for learning the fundamentals of shooting?
prone
You walk quietly through an animal's habitat. You stop often to look and listen for game. This hunting strategy is called:
still hunting
Which of the following is a factor in determining a zone-of-fire?
the game being hunted
Why do hunters pattern their shotguns?
to select ammunition with the best performance
Hunters tend to pass through five stages of development. What is the focus during the method stage?
the process of the hunt