Chapter 6

Hynters should be spaced _____ yards apart, and each should have a zone-of-fire of ___ degrees in front.

25 to 40, and 45 degrees

When hunting from a boat, it is best to always wear a __. a. PFD. b. camouflage jacket. c. red jacket. d. safety harness.

a. PFD.

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.

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, 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.

_____ should be worn at all times while climbing a tree and when on a tree stand. a. climbing boots b. thick outerwear. c. a safety harness. d. camouflage outwear.

c. a safety harness

To minimize the risk of a firearm incident in the home, you should never ___. a. point the muzzle in a safe direction b. keep hour 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 load or ynload a firearm safely, you should always __. a. put the 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 hynt does not ___. a. impair your coordination. b. increase your chance of a hunting incident. c. affect your judgement. d. enchance your chance of a successful hunt.

d. enchance 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.

___ is not a safe way to transport a firearm. a. unloaded. 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.

Name the four main causes of hunting icidents

i. hunter judgment mistakes ii. safety rule violations iii. lack of control and practice. iv. mechanical failure

List the four primary rules of firearm safety.

i. point muzzle safe direction ii. treat every firearm as loaded ii.. be sure of target and beyond it iv. keep your finger outside the trigger guard

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

reboard

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

up or to the front