Hunter education study guide

What is the best way to pull the trigger on a rifle for an accurate shot?

Apply slow, steady pressure until the gun fires

Why is good marksmanship important?

Good marksmanship is critical for a clean kill.

What is the final step in correctly matching the proper ammunition to a firearm?

Match the information on the barrel to the information on the cartridge or shell.

Which of the following is the correct sequence of events that take place when a shotgun, rifle, or handgun fires?

Pull trigger, firing pen strikes primer, primer sparks, gunpowder ignites, gunpowder converts to expanding gas, projectile exits barrel

What is a sighting in a rifle?

The process of adjusting the sights to hit a target at a specific range

When turkey hunting, which of the following can be very dangerous?

Wearing red, white, black, or blue clothing.

Under most conditions, how long can you survive without water?

about three days

What is the best way to stop severe bleeding?

apply direct pressure

How are shotguns classified?

gauge

What is the number one concern in preventing meat spoilage?

heat

Which potential outdoor emergency can be prevented by drinking plenty of water, taking frequent breaks, and dressing in layers?

heat exhaustion

You remove a firearm from its storage location in your home. How should you handle the firearm?

immediately point the muzzle in a safe direction

Where should broadheads be kept while traveling to and from the field?

in a quiver with a cover

There are four primary rules of firearm safety. What is one of these rules?

keep your finger outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot

Of the four standard rifle shooting positions, which is the steadiest?

prone

What causes the bullet to spin as it travels out of the barrel of a rifle or handgun?

rifling

What is the main difference between center fire and rim fire ammunition?

rim fire ammunition has the primer contained in the rim of the casing

The federal Aid in wildlife restoration act provides funds for which of the following?

selecting, restoring, and improving wildlife habitats

Why should bullets never be fired at water?

they can bounce or ricochet off the water in any direction

What is a complaint that land owners often have about hunters?

they do not give permission to hunt

What part of the game animal is the most effective place to shoot?

vital organs

When do most tree stand falls occur?

when a hunter is climbing up or down a tree

In which situation should a firearm be unloaded?

when crossing a fence

Before leaving on a hunting trip, you should prepare a hunting plan and leave it with a family member or friend. What should the hunting plan include?

where you are hunting and when you expect to return

Which of the following statements about firearm safety is true?

A safety is a mechanical device that could fail.

What is the hunter's role in wildlife conservation?

to help control wildlife populations at a healthy balance for the habitat

You are getting ready to carry a firearm on a boat, what is the first step you should take?

unload the firearm and keep the action open

What part of the firearm loads, fires, and ejects the shells or cartridges?

action

Teaching others, working with landowners, and cooperating with game wardens is part of what process?

becoming a responsible sportsman

What preparatory step will increase your hunting success and add to the enjoyment of the experience?

becoming educated about the game you will hunt

What is the only kind of powder that should be used in a muzzle loader?

black powder or synthetic substitute

What is the only arrowhead that may be used for big game hunting?

broadhead

What are the basic components of ammunition?

case, primer, powder, and projectile

What is the narrowing at the muzzle end of the shotgun barrel called?

choke

What is the goal of wildlife conservation?

ensure the wise use and management of renewable resources

What should be worn at all times when climbing a tree and when on a tree stand?

fall-arrest system

What should you do as soon as possible after the game has been harvested?

field dress it

What is the order of the most common chokes from tightest to most open?

full, modified, improved cylinder, cylinder

When target shooting with a rifle or pistol, which of the following would make the best backstop?

grassy hill with earthen bank

What do you call all the environment requirements that an animal has for survival?

habitat

What should you do if you think you see or hear game running through the brush?

make sure of your target and what's beyond before you shoot

Why should hunters wear daylight fluorescent orange clothing?

others hunters see you more easily

What is the first step in cleaning your firearm?

point the muzzle in a safe direction

What is the very first step in checking for an obstruction in the barrel of a firearm?

point the muzzle in a safe direction

While hunting laws preserve wildlife, what do hunter ethics accomplish?

preserve the hunters opportunity to hunt

Why is hunter education important?

produces knowledgeable and responsible hunters

Why should deer hunters avoid wearing white?

they might be mistaken for a rump of a deer

What is the international emergency sign for distress?

three of any signal

What was the primary reason hunting laws were passes?

to conserve wildlife for future generations

What is the area in which a hunter may shoot safely when hunting in a group?

zone-of-fire