hunter ed course
hunters should be spaced _____ yards apart and should each have a zone of fire ____ degrees in front
25-40; 45
which is a safety guideline for using an elevated stand?
Do not climb with anything in your hands or on your back.
name the four main causes of hunting incidents
Hunter judgment mistakes, safety rule violations, lack of control and practice, and mechanical failure
a common error when hunting birds with a shotgun is ______
Lowering the head and cheek to the stock of the shotgun
The carrying capacity of a wildlife area is the
Number of animals habitat can support all year
List the four primary rules of firearm safety
Point muscle and safe direction, treat every fire him with respect to a loaded firearm, be sure of the target and what's in front of you, and keep your finger outside the trigger guard
name three hunting related projects for which the federal aid and wildlife restoration provides funding
Selection, restoration, and improvement
Hunting is an effective wildlife conservation tool because
Sending from hunting licenses hopes mini game and non-game species recover from dwindling populations, hunters play in important role by supplying wildlife managers with needed information from the field
A habitat for wildlife must include
Space, arrangement, food, cover, and water
which of these is not a source of hunter education funding
State highway departments
which of these was not a reason for establishing hunting laws
To limit the profits of sporting goods manufacturers
_____ should be worn at all times while climbing a tree and when on a tree stand
a full body harness
why is it important to keep shot shells separated by size
a smaller gauge shot shell can slip pst the chamber of a larger gauge gun and result in serious personal injury
All handguns should be fired at ___ length.
arms
you should use only ammunition that exactly matches the caliber or gauge specifications marked on the...
barrel
six types of firearm actions
break, pump, bolt, lever, semi automatic, and revolving
what arrowheads are primarily used for hunting big game
broadhead
A _____ shot is the preferred shot for larger game animals such as deer, elk, and bear
broadside
which is not an additional component that you would use to attach yourself to a tree
climbing aids
_____ would not contribute to meat spoiling
cold
three common bow types
compound, longbow, and recurve bow
name three behaviors of a responsible hunter
courtesy, respect of others, and involvement
if three hunters are walking in a single file, it is acceptable for the first Hunter in the middle to use the
cradle carry
knowing your firearms range is critical, it allows you to...
determine whether or not you're able to make a clean kill; know at what distances your firearm could cause injury
according to Aldo Leopold the father of wildlife management ethical behavior is
doing the right thing when no one else is watching even when doing the wrong thing is legal
if three hunters are walking side-by-side the hunter in the center should keep the gun pointed ______ or _______
down, behind
heat exhaustion can be prevented by ______ water
drinking
to help you steady the rifle when you're ready to shoot, draw a deep breath and ____________
exhale half of it
one you are sure your quarry is dead and you have completed all tagging and logging requirements, you should begin ________
field dressing
what color is the safest choice for clothing
fluorescent orange
it is critical that hunters are able to identify wildlife correctly so that they don't mistakenly ________
harvest illegal game animals or non-game animals
to get your firearm into an elevated stand safely, _______
haul up the unloaded firearm after you have secured yourself in the stand
The most effective places to shoot an animal is the vital organs which are the _____ and ____
heart, lungs
a safety is located around the receiver of the firearm and
is a device that blocks the action to prevent accidental fire
The best anchor point for drawing a bow _______
is determined through practice
what are the three questions you should ask before taking any shot?
is it safe; is it legal; is it ethical
List three actions you must take to transport game legally
keep a tag on game that's tagged, do not process dear beyond quartering, and keep proper evidence of gender
Responsible hunters
keep firearms out of sight when not hunting
You are shooting a muzzleloader. A hang fire happens. What should you do?
keep the gun pointed down
list the five groups commonly used to divide wildlife
large mammals, small mammals, upland birds, waterfowl and wetland birds, and birds of prey
in the _______ success is determined by backing the limit which can cause hunters to take on safe shots
limiting out stage
what is not a safe way to transport a firearm
loaded in a gun rack in the rear window
after you kill a Whitetail deer you must tag it in completely _____ on the back of your hunting license
log
_________ is the process of placing the arrow shaft on the bow's arrow rest and pulling the arrow back until the string snaps into the slot
nocking
which of the following is a restriction for deer in a county that has antler restrictions
only one legal book may have an inside spread measurement of 13 inches or greater
where can you find the hunting regulations for a particular county
outdoor annual
when approaching a downed deer, or other large animal, you should _______
pause above and behind the animal's head and watch the chest cavity for any movement
if crossing a fence for hunting alone you should
placed the gun on the other side of the fence with the muzzle pointed away from you and then cross
A primary objective of hunter education programs is to
produce knowledgeable, responsible, and involved hunters
of the four standard rifle firing positions, the steadiest is the ______ position
prone
to load or unload a firearm safely you should always
put the safety on; point the muscle in a safe direction
Texas game wardens are responsible for and forcing all hunting and fishing
regulations
list the three priorities for survival
shelter; fire; signal
there are six distinct stages of development that most hunters will experience in the ______ stage success is measured by the total hunting experience
sportsman
the proper technique for pulling the trigger when shooting a rifle is to _______
squeeze the trigger slowly
List for factors that can limit wildlife populations
starvation, hunting, pollution, and accidents
hypothermia can be prevented by ______
staying dry; dressing properly
to bring respect to the sport of hunting hunters can
support organizations dedicated to improving habitat and management efforts
which shot gun shooting technique is best for a beginning hunter and is performed by pointing at a moving target, and then moving past it and firing
swing-through
there are four areas to address when preparing for a hunting trip: be ready, know your location, prepare for safety, and ______
tell others
_____ would not be an essential part of a hunting plan that you would leave with a family member or a friend
the number of game you plan to harvest
some species are protected by law from being hunted because ______
their numbers are small
the international emergency signal for distress is ______
three fires evenly spaced, three shots, three blasts of a whistle
Firearms should be stored __________, in a ________ location, and separate from ___________.
unloaded, locked, ammunition
to avoid suspension trauma, you should ______
use your suspension relief strap
A responsible and ethical Hunter would not
waste meet and usable parts of the game harvested
the rule of 3 tells you how long you can live without air, warmth, _____, and ______
water, food