Kansas Hunter safety

Name the parts of a loaded rifle or pistol cartridge.

case, primer, powder, bullet

The first step when raising your firearm into a tree stand is:

check that the gun is unloaded and prove it safe

Wildlife management is another term for _____________.

conservation

Which shotgun has a larger bore?

12 gauge

How is a compound bow different from a recurve bow?

A compound bow uses pulleys and cables to make it easier to hold at full draw.

When using a muzzleloading firearm, the term "hang fire" means.

A time delay between the fired cap or priming powder and the discharge of the main powder charge

Which type of firearm is the most dangerous?

All firearms must be used with the same care and responsibility

The three main consumers of game animals in Kansas are sport hunting, death by natural causes and illegal hunting (poaching). By far the largest number of animals die as a result of _____________.

death from natural causes

What two tools are used to force a ball down the barrel of a muzzleloader?

Ball starter and a ramrod

Which of these is a safe gun handling rule?

Be sure of your target and what lies beyond. Always control your muzzle and point it in a safe direction. Treat every firearm as if it were real and as if it were loaded.

What types of powder can be used in a muzzleloader?

Black powder and black powder substitutes (like Pyrodex)

What material is used to make most rifle and pistol cartridge cases?

Brass

What 2 types of primers are used in modern cartridges?

Centerfire and Rimfire

What should you do if wind and water conditions are not safe for boating?

Change your plans

How should firearms be stored?

Clean, dry, with the action open and separate from the ammunition.

Hunter education is important because it helps to:

Decrease hunting-related shooting incidents. Promotes hunter compliance with hunting laws and regulations. Promotes responsible hunter behavior

The __________ is an example of a Kansas big game species.

Elk, mule deer, and pronghorn antelope

Which is the most important piece of equipment for a hunter to use when hunting from a treestand?

Fall arrest system/full body harness

A hunter should prime their muzzleloader as soon as they leave their vehicle

False

A person can live longer without water than without food.

False

Diving ducks are so named because they feed on plants in shallow water where they tip their heads downward below the surface.

False

Hunting is a right so you cannot lose your right to hunt for violating hunting laws

False

In shotshells, the larger the shot size number, the bigger the shot pellet.

False

Modern gunpowder explodes. True or False?

False

Never call for emergency help in case of an accident as they probably can't get there in time.

False

One should depend on a gun's safety to always prevent accidental discharges?

False

Using a firearm's safety guarantees that a firearm will never accidentally fire.

False

What lies beyond your target is relatively unimportant when hunting as long as you are sure you can hit what you are aiming at.

False

Kansas voters approved a constitutional amendment ensuring Kansas citizens the right to hunt, fish and trap subject to reasonable laws and regulations. Hunting is a right and can't be taken away from any hunter.

False. The right to hunt can be lost for violating hunting laws

What is last step in the reloading process?

Final Inspection

Why is it necessary to clean muzzleloaders often?

Firing a muzzleloader leaves a corrosive paste that can damage the inside of the barrel as quickly as overnight

By the time the American settlers began moving westward, the _______ was the most commonly used firearm.

Flintlock

To help you locate a specific animal you should study the geographic distribution and _____ used by that species.

Habitat

To properly take care of game meat one should protect it from _________.

Heat, dirt, and moisture

Why is boating often especially hazardous for hunters?

Hunters often use boats in windy, snowy and cold conditions

The two major dangers of hunting near water are

Hypothermia and drowning

What causes modern primers to ignite?

Impact of being struck by a hammer.

What does rifling do?

Imparts a spin to the bullet increasing both accuracy and range.

Why should you wait before beginning to trail a big game animal you have shot?

It allows the animal time to lay down to rest and to die

Why is it dangerous to carry 20 gauge shells when hunting with a 12 gauge shotgun?

It can lodge in the barrel and cause serious personal injury.

How does drinking alcohol and using drugs hurt a hunter's chance of getting to hunt on private land?

It can make a person to disrespect themselves by being careless about how they act around others. It can make a person disrespect property by littering. It can cause a person to disrespect the landowner by damaging property.

Why implement and follow a hunt plan?

It helps others know where to begin looking for you if you don't return as scheduled

Which of these statements regarding "zone of fire" is the most accurate?

It is the agreed upon direction each hunter in a group can safely fire.

Why is steel shot used in waterfowl hunting in Kansas today?

It is the law.Steel doesn't poison ducks and geese when they eat it from the bottom of marshes. Lead poisoning has become a serious problem in some areas.

What effect does alcohol and drug use have on a hunter's ability to find game?

It makes the hunter's vision and hearing worse so it is harder to find game

Why must you be especially careful when loading a muzzleloader?

It requires the muzzle to be pointed upward

What must be done to a gun before it is placed in a vehicle or taken indoors?

It should be unloaded and placed in a gun case with the action open

What two human activities led to many wildlife losses in the late 1800s and early 1900s?

Market hunting and habitat destruction

The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation is what continues to sustain animal populations and their needed habitats. Hunters fund this activity by paying a special tax on certain hunting equipment. This tax is known as the____.

Pittman-Robertson Act of 1937

Which of these safety rules applies to all carry methods?

Point the muzzle in a safe direction and always maintain muzzle control. Keep the safety "on" until immediately before you shoot. Keep the finger outside the trigger guard and off the trigger until the sights are on the target and the decision has been made to shoot.

Broadheads used for hunting must be solidly built and kept ________ _______.

Razor sharp

What should you do if a landowner refuses you permission to hunt?

Remain courteous and polite and never argue with them about it.

If a situation develops where you find that you are unable to return to your vehicle or camp before it gets dark, your first consideration should be __________.

Shelter

How does a hunter receive most of their information while in the field?

Sight

___________ and ___________ are examples of Kansas small game animals.

Squirrels, rabbits

The two major dangers of hunting near water are:

drowning and hypothermia

The best habitat for most wildlife includes many small areas of different plant types. The places where these different types of plants meet are called _______.

edges

The primary cause of turkey hunting incidents is:

failure to positively identify the target

What are the four requirements of all habitats?

food, water, cover and space

The __________ is an example of an upland game bird.

greater prairie chicken

Hunters can create a positive public image by:

helping other people enjoy wildlife and shooting.

If your vehicle becomes stuck in a winter storm, what is your best course of action?

Stay in the vehicle

What should you do if your boat tips over or swamps?

Stay with the boat

Although first aid is a complex subject, it is valuable to know. What should you do to properly learn first aid?

Take an approved class from a training organization like the Red Cross

What is the most important thing to do with game if you want good meat?

Take prompt and proper care of the game in the field

Which of these statements is basic survival rule?

Tell someone where you are going and when you plan to return

Hypothermia is often caused by cold, wind and wet conditions which is why hunters need to be prepared for changing weather. What is hypothermia?

The body loses heat faster than it can produce it

A hunter has a responsibility to

know the laws, one's abilities, one's equipment, and the game one hunts.

An ethical hunter

knows their own abilities. Never shoots at game that is out of range. Never damages property that is not their own.

What is the best shot placement for a quick, clean, ethical kill?

The heart and lungs

Why is it dangerous to use modern smokeless powder in an antique firearm with a Damascus barrel?

They are not designed for the higher pressures generated by smokeless powders. They are made of softer steel than rolled steel barrels. The ribbons of steel are twisted and welded together side-by-side.

According to the basic survival rules, signals of three mean there is a need for help. What might a person use for signaling an emergency?

Three shots from a gun after dark. Three blasts on a whistle. A mirror or flashlight.

What must be done to modern smokeless powder in order for it to burn with explosive force?

Tightly seal it inside a strong container like a firearm chamber.

What will make a drunk person sober again?

Time

Safeties can fail, therefore always remember to:

maintain muzzle control at all times

The main reason for wearing hunter orange clothing while hunting is to:

make yourself more visible to other hunters

Name three old types of gun firing mechanisms.

matchlock, flintlock, caplock

Diving ducks usually run along the water's surface before taking off.

True

Firearms should always be stored unloaded, separate from ammunition and both under lock and key.

True

If you become lost, the key to your survival is being prepared and staying calm.

True

It is important to always use the proper arrow with each bow because the proper arrow will fly straighter and penetrate the target better.

True

It is possible for an arrow to penetrate better than a bullet.

True

It is the sportsman's responsibility to see that the ammunition used when hunting is legal.

True

Only move a victim if their life is in danger if left where they are.

True

People who handle guns must be alert and practice self-control at all times

True

The first rule of safety when handling firearms is to assume every firearm to be loaded.

True

The greatest share of hunting in Kansas is provided by upland gamebirds.

True

The most important thing anyone can do to help wildlife is to protect habitat.

True

The purpose of hunter education is to produce safe, responsible, knowledgeable and involved hunters.

True

The reasons hunters use treestands for hunting is that using the treestand puts the hunter above the normal sight level of the animal and helps prevent the game animal from smelling the hunter.

True

Turkey hunting can be dangerous because the birds are often hunted in dense cover where a hunter may be tempted to take a quick shot and not properly identify the target.

True

When crossing a fence with a firearm, the first step is always to unload your firearms and leave the action open.

True

You should aim a rifle, but point a shotgun.

True

Rescue experts recommend that hunters carry _____ first aid kits in their vehicles.

Two

Along with food, which of these factors are components of habitat?

Water. Cover. Space

In Kansas most hunting incidents are a result of hunters swinging on flying gamebirds. What is something a hunter can do to keep themselves safe while hunting?

Wear hunter orange clothing to be more visible

When must a hunter have permission to hunt on private land?

When trees or fence posts are painted purple. Before pursuing wounded game onto private land. When hunting, trapping or shooting on any private land.

What is the greatest weather danger to Kansas hunters?

Winter weather

Before you go hunting, you must sight in your firearm. This means:

adjusting the sights so the bullet will hit a target at a specific range.

In Kansas private landowners

are the key to future hunting because they own most of the land

To determine the gauge and length of the shell for a shotgun look on the:

barrel

The number of animals that a given area will support (or "carry") without damage to the habitat or to the animals is called its:

carrying capacity

The biological surplus is the:

number of animals in a wildlife population that can be removed without harming the overall population

What should you always wear while in a boat?

personal flotation device

When transporting big game, you should always:

respect the animal and other people by keeping your game covered as you transport it home

Name three types of gun actions.

semi-automatic, pump, bolt

The three main parts found in a modern firearm are:

stock, action, barrel

The carry method that offers the best control of your firearms is:

two-hand carry

If you want to signal for help while in the woods the best way is to:

use three blasts of a whistle or three shots after dark

Ethics

your own unwritten rules that determine how you will behave.

Whose responsibility is it to know the game laws and regulations before you go hunting?

yours