Hunters Safety Quiz #5
Which type of bow has straight limbs that form an arc when strung?
longbow
Which statement about broadheads is true?
Dress game with great caution until you find all parts of the broadhead.
Which statement about muzzleloaders is true?
Muzzleloaders are early firearms that are loaded from the open end.
Choose the true statement about bows.
The bow is a short-range hunting tool.
Which statement about arrows is true?
an arrow is as deadly as a bullet
Which type of bow uses wheels and cables, and is the most popular bow for hunting and target shooting?
compund bow
What is a safe way to unload a muzzleloader?
fire it into a backstop
Which type of arrowhead spears fish and secures them until landed with an attached line?
fish point
Which safety guideline for using bows is unique to the crossbow?
follow the safety rules for both firearms and bows
Where should broadheads be kept while traveling to and from the field?
in a quiver with a cover
The best anchor point for drawing a bow:
is determined through practice
You are shooting a muzzleloader. A hang fire happens. What should you do?
keep the gun pointed down range
What kind of powder can cause serious injury if used in a muzzleloader?
modern smokeless powder
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
One way of shooting a bow is the bowsight aiming method. This method:
requires the ability to accurately judge distances
What should be used to screw on broadheads?
specially designed wrench
When do bowsights work best?
when the distance is known
When should you carry arrows in the nocked position?
when you are slowly approaching game