Hunter Safety 2

Which statement is true about fully-automatic firearms?

A fully-automatic may not be used for hunting.

Most hunters would agree that certain hunting behaviors are ethical. Certain behaviors are unethical. Other behaviors are in a gray area, and each hunter must make a personal choice. Which of the following behaviors is in the gray area? A hunter baits deer with corn or protein pellets. A hunter takes a shot outside his or her effective range. A hunter drinks alcohol while hunting. A hunter continues to hunt after reaching the bag limit.

A hunter baits deer with corn or protein pellets.

How is a single-shot firearm different from a repeating firearm?

A single-shot firearm must be reloaded each time the firearm is fired.

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

Action

Goal of every responsible Hunter

Be a true sportsman

Most firearm accidents are caused by what

Carelessness & Lack of Knowledge

When pulling a trigger, this part of the gun is released and hits the primer which caused the cartridge or shell to fire through the barrel

Firing Pin

Which safety guideline for using bows is unique to the crossbow? Use a crossbow for short-range shooting only. Follow the safety rules for both firearms and bows. Never use a cracked arrow. Never dry fire a crossbow.

Follow the safety rules for both firearms and bows.

A person with a broken leg must be moved. How should the broken leg be handled? Place padding around the leg, and give the victim pain reliever. Pack ice around the leg, and give the victim pain reliever. Immobilize the joint above and below the break. Straighten the limb as much as possible, and place a splint. Immobilize the joint above and below the break. Don't straighten the limb, but splint it the way you found it.

Immobilize the joint above and below the break. Don't straighten the limb, but splint it the way you found it.

Which two shotgun chokes are best for hunting small, fast, close birds? improved cylinder and modified full and cylinder (unchoked) modified and cylinder (unchoked) full and improved cylinder

Improved cylinder and Modified

What is the best way to treat a snakebite? Cut an X over the bite. Use suction to remove the poison. Keep the victim calm. Take him or her to a hospital. Keep the victim moving so that he or she does not fall asleep. Apply a tourniquet if possible.

Keep the victim calm. Take him or her to a hospital.

In cold weather conditions clothing should be worn in

Layers

List one way hunters support non-game species

Money from licenses goes to conservation

Moving a victim with a back or neck injury should be left to professionals whenever possible. If a victim MUST be pulled to safety, what is the correct method? Move the victim lengthwise, feet first, supporting the feet. Move the victim lengthwise, headfirst, supporting the head and neck. Pull the victim by one arm, supporting the head and neck. Pull the victim by one leg, supporting the feet.

Move the victim lengthwise, headfirst, supporting the head and neck.

Which statement about muzzleloaders is true? All muzzleloaders are rifles. All muzzleloaders have only one barrel. Muzzleloaders are safer and easier to use than modern firearms. Muzzleloaders are early firearms that are loaded from the open end.

Muzzleloaders are early firearms that are loaded from the open end.

What is the first step in cleaning a firearm?

Point the muzzle in a safe direction.

You need to check for an obstruction in your firearm. What is the FIRST step you should take? Check for debris in the barrel. Open the action. Unload the firearm. Point the muzzle in a safe direction.

Point the muzzle in a safe direction.

Which of the following describes safe handling of a muzzleloader? Wear eye and ear protection when shooting a muzzleloader. Load a muzzleloader with several charges at a time. Prime a muzzleloader well before firing. Blow down the muzzle to clear powder residue.

Prime a muzzleloader well before firing.

You are loading your firearm. You start by pointing the muzzle in a safe direction. What is the NEXT step you should take? Put the safety on. Load the ammunition. Open the action and make sure the barrel is unobstructed. Pull the trigger to make sure the firearm is not already loaded.

Put the safety on.

What should you do if you see a violation?

Report- do not approach

What is the main difference between centerfire and rimfire ammunition?

Rimfire primer is in the rim of the casing.

What should you do if you become lost?

S.T.O.P Stop, Think, Observe, Plan

Unlike conservation, what does preservation emphasize? carrying capacity saving natural resources renewing natural resources managing natural resources

Saving natural resources

Explain the proper method to uncock your crossbow

Shoot an arrow with a different point than a broadhead

You are using the still-hunting strategy. How much time should you spend walking versus standing still and observing?

Stand still ten times as much as you walk

What is poaching, and how is it dangerous?

Taking of game outside the legal season. It goes against everything fair chase ethic stands for.

Choose the true statement about bows. An arrow shot from a modern bow will never pass through an animal. Modern bows can only shoot arrows at less than 50 miles per hour. The bow is a short-range hunting tool. The bow is a long-range hunting tool.

The bow is a short-range hunting tool.

Three hunters are walking single file. Which of the following would be safe? The hunter in the center uses the elbow carry. The hunter in front uses the elbow carry. All three hunters use the trail carry. All three hunters use the shoulder carry.

The hunter in front uses the elbow carry.

Three hunters are walking side by side. Which of the following would be safe? The hunter in the center uses the trail carry. The hunter in the center uses the cradle carry. All three hunters point their guns to the right. The hunter on the right points his or her gun to the left.

The hunter in the center uses the trail carry.

What stage of the five stages of a hunter best describes you now and why?

The shooting stage, focusing on safety and creating good habits

One way of shooting a bow is the instinctive aiming method. What is true about this method? You look at the target with the right eye closed. You look at the target with the left eye closed. This method is less versatile than the bowsight method. This method takes longer to perfect than the bowsight method.

This method takes longer to perfect than the bowsight method.

The interanational emergency sign for distress is:

Three of any signal

What is the recommended method for attaching a haul line to a firearm? Tie it to the sling. Tie it to the barrel. Tie it to the wrist of the stock. Tie it to the trigger guard.

Tie it to the sling.

While shooting your crossbow, why should you be sure to hold the forearm with your fingers below the rail and string?

To avoid serious injury to your hand

While in a vehicle, how must your crossbow be transported?

Uncocked

The first sympton of hypothermia is _________________ .

Uncontrollable Shivering

Which of the following describes safe handling of a firearm? Lean the firearm against a vehicle. Unload and case the firearm before transporting it. Transport the firearm in a window gun rack whenever possible. Leave the firearm in plain sight in an unoccupied vehicle to deter thieves.

Unload and case the firearm before transporting it.

You are getting ready to carry a firearm on a boat. What is the first step you should take? Hand the firearm to a person in the boat. Put the firearm's safety on. Unload the firearm and keep the action open. Place the firearm in the rear of the boat with its muzzle facing forward.

Unload the firearm and keep the action open.

You need to haul your firearm into a tree stand. What is the first step you should take? Put on your safety harness. Slip the end of the haul line through your belt. Unload the firearm and open the action. Attach the haul line to the firearm.

Unload the firearm and open the action.

A downed animal appears to be dead. What should you do before approaching this animal? Make a loud noise. Wait to see if the animal reacts. Use your rifle or a long branch to prod the animal's hindquarters. Wait to see if the animal reacts. Wait a short distance away. Watch for any rise and fall of the animal's chest. Wait a short distance away. Watch for the animal's eyes to blink.

Wait a short distance away. Watch for any rise and fall of the animal's chest.

Which of the following describes safe handling of a muzzleloader?

Wear eye and ear protection when shooting a muzzleloader.

What is one DISADVANTAGE of hunting from an elevated stand? You can detect game earlier. You can fall out of the stand. You have a good backstop for shooting. You are more visible to other hunters.

You can fall out of the stand.

You need to clear an obstruction from your firearm. What is the proper tool to use? needle-nose pliers locking pliers a cleaning rod a pipe cleaner

a cleaning rod

Which of the following would be a good spot to store ammunition?

a cool, dry location

How can you show respect for other hunters?

by sharing your knowledge and skills with other hunters

______ is a term that describes the size of a rifle or handgun bore. This term also describes the size of cartridges used with different bores.

caliber

There are several ways to carry a gun. The elbow carry: tends to be uncomfortable can cause the gun to snag in brushy terrain offers the most muzzle control is a good choice when all other hunters are in front of you

can cause the gun to snag in brushy terrain

Which shotgun choke is the most open?

cylinder (unchoked)

True north and magnetic north are not the same. The difference between them is called: deflection orienteering declination elevation

declination

After spending several hours outdoors, your skin is pale and clammy. You feel weak and have muscle cramps. These are symptoms of: frostbite hypothermia heat exhaustion first-degree burn

heat exhaustion

While outdoors, you drink plenty of water, take frequent breaks, and shed layers as you warm up. These are steps to prevent: hypothermia snakebite heat exhaustion frostbite

heat exhaustion

When operating an ATV always wear a _____________ .

helmet

How should you hold a handgun for maximum accuracy?

high on the grip with two hands

Where should broadheads be kept while traveling to and from the field? firmly in your hands in a carrier attached to the bow in a quiver with a cover in a plastic bag to protect from moisture

in a quiver with a cover

It is safe to shoot an arrow when the target is:

in front of a safe backstop

A firearm safety:

is a mechanical device that could fail

The "T" in T.A.B.+K is "Treat every firearm as if it were _________."

loaded

Which type of bow has straight limbs that form an arc when strung? compound bow recurve bow longbow crossbow

longbow

A compass always points to: the North Pole magnetic north true north 0 degrees declination

magnetic north

What kind of powder can cause serious injury if used in a muzzleloader?

modern smokeless powder

Aside from being a good marksman, what is the key to making a clean kill? luck patience range weather

patience

Bowhunters should avoid _______ shots, because the vital areas are protected by bone from this angle. quartering-away quartering-toward broadside rear-end

quartering-toward

One way of shooting a bow is the bowsight aiming method. This method: takes longer to perfect than the instinctive aiming method is more versatile than the instinctive aiming method requires the ability to accurately judge distances allows the shooter to keep both eyes open while aiming the bow

requires the ability to accurately judge distances

What is the best prevention against careless behavior when hunting? self-esteem self-control self-respect self-denial

self-control

Your skin is pale, cold, and clammy. Your pulse is rapid. Your breathing is shallow. You feel fear. These are symptoms of: shock hypothermia heat stroke frostbite

shock

You get lost and find yourself in survival mode. Your priorities are shelter, fire, and: signal water food blanket

signal

You point a shotgun at a moving target. You swing the gun faster than the target is moving, so that the muzzle passes the target. Then you fire. This method of shooting is called:

swing-through

Which type of sight is most accurate and give the best view of the target?

telescopic

What distance should be used to pattern a shotgun?

the distance you expect to be from your quarry

Which of the following is a factor in determining a zone-of-fire? the range of the firearms being used the game being hunted how many hunters in the group are aiming at the target whether the hunters in the group are wearing daylight fluorescent orange

the game being hunted

When you go on a hunting trip, you should leave a hunting plan with someone you trust. What information should the plan include? your height and weight the bag limit for the game you plan to hunt your home phone number the names of any hunting partners

the names of any hunting partners

Hunting laws preserve wildlife. Hunter ethics preserve: the opportunity to hunt the right to own firearms the chance to poach the low cost of a hunting license

the opportunity to hunt

What is the international emergency signal for distress? flashing a mirror marking an X in the snow, grass, or sand signaling with a whistle three repeats of any signal

three repeats of any signal

Which method is recommended for climbing a tree to enter an elevated stand? free climbing using a free rope attached to the stand using a free-standing ladder using a fall-arrest system (safety harness)

using a fall-arrest system (safety harness)

What might cause a shotgun to explode?

using the wrong shotshell in your shotgun

Which of the following is a symptom of hypothermia? weak heartbeat profuse sweating high body temperature rashy, red skin

weak heartbeat

When should a hunter begin to get in shape for a hunt? one day before the hunt one week before the hunt well in advance of the hunt during the hunt

well in advance of the hunt

What is the sight picture?

what you see when a firearm's sights are aligned correctly with the target

When you know a firearm's effective killing range, you can determine:

when a shot will give a clean kill

When should a firearm be unloaded? when crossing a fence when calling game when stalking game when approaching downed game

when crossing a fence

What does the future of wildlife depend on?

Conservation & wildlife management

You are shooting a muzzleloader. A hang fire happens. What should you do?

Keep the gun pointed downrange.

You are shooting a muzzleloader. A hang fire happens. What should you do? Take the gun back home to correct the problem. Look down the muzzle to identify the obstruction. Keep the gun pointed downrange. Reload and fire again.

Keep the gun pointed downrange.

What is the correct treatment for shock?

Keep the victim lying down. Loosen any restrictive clothing.

There are four primary rules of firearm safety. One of these rules is: Keep firearms loaded and ready to shoot at all times. Keep your finger outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot. Treat an unloaded gun without concern for safety. Make sure the barrel and action are clear of obstructions before shooting.

Keep your finger outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot.

Choose the true statement about dressing in layers.

Layers offer superior insulation.

When patterning a shotgun, what is a sufficient percentage of pellets within a 30-inch circle?

at least 55% of the load, with even distribution

What is the best way to purify water? chemical purifiers filter systems solar still boiling

boiling

A firearm safety:

can be bumped from the safe position

The number of animals the habitat can support all year long

carrying capacity

A hunter is planning a strategy for identifying and tracking quarry. To develop an effective strategy, this hunter needs to understand the animal's: habitat tracks temperament characteristics

characteristics

Arrows have plastic vanes or feathers that provide stability and accuracy in flight. What is the name for these vanes or feathers? fletching nock nocking point crest

fletching

Which shotgun choke has the tightest shot pattern?

full

You are planning a hunt that will involve strenuous physical activity. Well in advance of the hunt, you should begin to: get in shape pack your equipment stalk your quarry load your firearms

get in shape

Three factors contribute to spoiled meat after game is harvested. One of these factors is: air circulation heat smoke removing the entrails

heat

All hunters should take several steps to prepare for each hunting trip. Which step will increase your hunting success and add to your enjoyment?

learn about the game you will hunt

If you get lost, never ______________ .

panic

Which type of bullet is recommended for rifles with a tubular magazine?

rounded soft point

A hunter is shooting a rifle in the field. For the safest and most accurate shot, this hunter should:

shoot from prone position with a rest

What are the two basic styles of firearm actions?

single-shot and repeating

You walk quietly through an animal's habitat. You stop often to look and listen for game. This hunting strategy is called: still hunting stalking posting trailing

still hunting

What is the hunter's role in wildlife conservation?

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

Why should you aim with your dominant eye?

to increase your accuracy

One way to help keep animals and habitats healthy is to make sure the number of animals never exceeds the habitat's carrying capacity. This is the job of: hunters legislators predators wildlife managers

wildlife managers

You are hunting in a group. It is safe for you to shoot in the area called the: firing lane shooting alley zone-of-fire game zone

zone-of-fire

List the ten basic parts of a compound bow

1. Riser 2. Limbs (upper/lower) 3. Cams 4. Bowstring 5. Cables 6. Cable guard 7. Nocking point/ loop 8. Peep sight 9. Sight 10.String

What should you do as soon as possible after tagging game? Take it back to camp. Hang it up. Allow it to cool. Field dress it.

Field dress it.

What should be worn at all times while climbing a tree or in a tree stand? safety helmet fall-arrest system safety rope safety goggles

fall-arrest system

There are four main causes of hunting incidents. One of these causes is: hunter judgment mistakes crowded hunting grounds using the wrong gunpowder target practice

hunter judgment mistakes

When hunting, limit your shots to your...

most accurate range.

When do bowsights work best? when the distance is known when the distance is not known when the target is moving when the target is far away

when the distance is known

When should you carry arrows in the nocked position? when you are slowly approaching game when you are walking behind another hunter when you begin the hunt when you first spot game

when you are slowly approaching game

When should a hunter wear a fall-arrest system? when the hunter is about to shoot when the hunter is hauling a firearm into the stand whenever the hunter is off the ground when the hunter wants to take a nap in the stand

whenever the hunter is off the ground

You shoot a deer. You do not see it go down. How long should you wait before trailing the deer?

30 minutes

Before nocking an arrow, list the three points of your crossbow you should check for defects.

1. Strings/cables 2. Limbs 3. Stock

Give two examples of laws that protect the resources

1.Bag limits 2. Hunting seasons

Which statement about arrows is true? An arrow is harmless at a distance of over 40 yards. An arrow is as deadly as a bullet. An arrow is not easily deflected. Basic firearm safety rules do not apply to archery.

An arrow is as deadly as a bullet.

Which of the following is the best way to prevent hypothermia? Keep wet clothing on. Avoid potentially dangerous weather conditions. Wear cotton clothing instead of wool. Do jumping jacks to stay warm.

Avoid potentially dangerous weather conditions.

What is the correct way to shoulder a shotgun?

Bring the stock all the way up to your cheek and then back to your shoulder.

Which of the following describes a proper way to prepare for a hunting trip? Learn as much as you can about the hunting area before you arrive. Rely on your hunting instincts and prior experience. Load all firearms prior to driving or boating to the hunting area. Pack a cooler of beer to enjoy during the hunting trip.

Learn as much as you can about the hunting area before you arrive.

You get lost and need shelter. What should you do first? Begin cutting long straight saplings. Begin looking for food. Look for a natural shelter. Gather limbs and brush

Look for a natural shelter.

Three factors that contribute to growth of bacteria that spoils meat are HEAT, DIRT and

MOISTURE

Two hunters are duck hunting in a boat. What is the safest position?

back to back

Rifles, shotguns, and handguns differ mostly based on their:

barrels and ammunition

What resource can best help you learn about the terrain in a particular area before you arrive? travel guide atlas topographic map road map

topographic map

List four basic survival rules

1. Never hunt alone 2. Dress for the weather 3. Tell someone where you'll be, what time you will return 4. Remain calm in an emergency

Give two examples of laws to protect people

1. Orange blaze requirements 2. Magazine capacity limits

List the eleven steps of archery success

1.Stance 2.Nock Arrow 3.Drawing Hand Set 4. Bow Hand Set 5. Pre-Draw 6. Draw. 7. Anchor 8. Aim 9. Shot set-up 10. Release 11. Follow through/ reflect

Some hunting behaviors are governed by hunting laws. Other behaviors have to do with ethics. Which of the following behaviors is a LEGAL issue rather than an ethical issue? A hunter refuses to take a shot at an animal beyond his or her effective range. A hunter fails to close a pasture gate after passing through it. A hunter is rude to a landowner when hunting on his or her property. A hunter continues hunting after reaching the bag limit.

A hunter continues hunting after reaching the bag limit.

Clothing can affect your ability to perform safely and responsibly. How should you choose your clothes for a hunting trip? Always wear wool clothing. Always wear several layers of cotton or polyester clothing. Always wear light clothing and a hat. Always wear clothing suitable for the weather you expect.

Always wear clothing suitable for the weather you expect.

Hunters reduce surplus wildlife populations. Hunters play an additional role in wildlife management by: A. Establishing fees for hunting licenses B. Providing wildlife managers with information from the field C. educating the public about the importance of wildlife management. D. Constructing new trails and other access points in wildlife areas.

B. Providing wildlife managers with information from the field

A hunter is right-handed. When shooting a shotgun, this hunter should: Bring the right foot slightly forward. Bring the left foot slightly forward. Keep the feet together. Step out about 18 inches with the right foot.

Bring the left foot slightly forward.

After field dressing game, take steps to protect the meat. One of these steps is: Cover the body with cheesecloth to keep it clean. Wash the body cavity with lots of fresh water. Hang the animal in a warm, sunny spot. Rub the exposed meat with moss or dry leaves.

Cover the body with cheesecloth to keep it clean.

You need to help a hunting companion with a deep, open chest wound. What should you do first? Locate a sterile bandage and cover the wound. Locate any bandage and cover the wound. Transport the victim to the hospital. Cover the wound with the palm of your hand until a bandage is located.

Cover the wound with the palm of your hand until a bandage is located.

What is a safe way to unload a muzzleloader? Fire it into the air. Fire it into a backstop. Fire it into the water. Fire it into a rock.

Fire it into a backstop.

Which of the following statements about hunting is true? Regulated hunting has led to the extinction of several North American animals. Hunting is an effective wildlife management tool. Excessive hunting causes edge effect. Hunters spend less time, money, and effort on wildlife conservation than other groups.

Hunting is an effective wildlife management tool.

What is the correct treatment for first-degree or second-degree burns with closed blisters? Immerse in ice. Immerse in cold water. Cover with butter. Wrap with a loose, dry dressing.

Immerse in cold water.

How would a responsible hunter show respect for a landowner? Hunt on private land without asking permission. Leave all gates the way they were found. Ignore the landowner's restrictions. Drive across crops to save time.

Leave all gates the way they were found.

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

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

Which of the following is the best way to make sure you have the proper ammunition for your firearm?

Match the information on the firearm's barrel to the information on the cartridge or shotshell before you shoot.

When a rifle fires, a sequence of events takes place. After the firing pin strikes the primer, what is the next event in the sequence?

The primer explodes and sparks the gunpowder.

A 20-gauge shell is placed in a 12-gauge shotgun. What is the danger?

The shell could lodge in the barrel and cause serious personal injury.

Choose the true statement about a firearm's maximum projectile range.

When you know a firearm's range, you know how far the bullet or shot can travel and still cause injury.

What group sets hunting regulations in most states?

a wildlife management agency

Each rifle or handgun is designed to be used with a specific type of:

cartridge

What are the basic parts of ammunition?

case, primer, powder, and projectile

Sighting-in a rifle helps the shooter:

determine problems with shooting technique

Firearm incidents, rough terrain, climate extremes, and getting lost are examples of:

hunting risks that a hunter can prepare for

Many fatal firearm incidents are reported each year. What fraction of these incidents occur in the home?

more than half

The "A" in T.A.B.+K is "Always keep the _________ in a safe direction."

muzzle

You wait for game while sitting or standing in one spot. This hunting strategy is called: still hunting stalking posting trailing

posting

There are four standard rifle firing positions. Choose the steadiest.

prone

Don't panic if you get lost. Never leave camp without fire-starting equipment. Always bring a map and compass. Always tell someone where you are going. These are: rules of firearms safety rules of survival basic hunting strategies basic camping guidelines

rules of survival

There are four standard rifle firing positions. Which position provides the LEAST support?

standing

What type of shotgun pellets are allowed for waterfowl hunting in the U.S.?

steel

You nock an arrow with the bow parallel to the ground. The cock feather should be pointing:

straight up

You are shooting at a moving target. You estimate the length of lead necessary to hit the target. You maintain that lead as you swing with the target. You fire and continue the swing. This method of shooting is called:

sustained lead

Hunters tend to pass through five stages of development. What is the focus during the method stage?

the process of the hunt

How much water do you need each day? two to four gallons two to four quarts two to four pints two to four cups

two to four quarts

Two duck hunters are seated back-to-back in a boat. How large is the zone-of-fire for each hunter?

180 degrees

When firing a handgun, hold it _______ from the body.

at arm's length

Responsible hunters:

follow safety rules and guidelines

There are several ways to carry a gun. The trail carry:

leaves a hand free for balance

There are several ways to carry a firearm while hunting. Which carry gives the best control? trail carry elbow or side carry two-handed or ready carry shoulder carry

two-handed or ready carry

Sighting-in a rifle means:

adjusting the sights to hit a target at a specific range

What do contour intervals on a topographic map show? the steepness of the terrain the rockiness of the terrain the likelihood of game being present the amount of underbrush and plant life present

the steepness of the terrain

Why were hunting laws passed? to conserve wildlife to protect private property to promote hunting to discourage hunting

to conserve wildlife

All modern firearms have three basic groups of parts. What are these parts?

action, stock, and barrel

Always unload a firearm before: approaching downed game crossing rough terrain stalking game walking across an open field

crossing rough terrain

What is the hunter's most important item of clothing? breathable layer worn next to the body wool sweater and cap daylight fluorescent orange outerwear waterproof protective outer layer

daylight fluorescent orange outerwear

Which two items should always be locked away separately? firearms and targets firearms and arrows firearms and knives firearms and ammunition

firearms and ammunition

What should be used to screw on broadheads? needle-nose pliers gloves thumb and forefinger only specially designed wrench

specially designed wrench

How long can you survive without food? two days or more two weeks or more two months or more three months or more

two weeks or more

How should you hold a handgun for maximum accuracy? high on the grip with two hands high on the grip with one hand low on the grip with two hands low on the grip with one hand

high on the grip with two hands

What is good marksmanship?

hitting the target accurately and consistently

The best anchor point for drawing a bow:

is determined through practice

Why must you learn to recognize key characteristics of the animal you're hunting? A. to make sure you limit out. B. to avoid taking illegal game or non-game animals. C. to receive a hunting license. D. to tag a harvested animal properly

B. to avoid taking illegal game or non-game animals.

Which statement about broadheads is true? Dress game with great caution until you find all parts of the broadhead. Use needle-nose pliers or locking pliers to screw on broadheads. Broadheads have a dull edge. Broadheads are risk-free.

Dress game with great caution until you find all parts of the broadhead.

Three hunters are walking side by side hunting pheasants. Which of the following is a safe and proper practice? Each hunter's zone-of-fire remains exactly the same throughout the hunting trip. The hunter to the right shoots at pheasants directly to his left or directly in front. The hunter in the center shoots at pheasants in any zone-of-fire. Each hunter shoots only at pheasants in his or her zone-of-fire.

Each hunter shoots only at pheasants in his or her zone-of-fire.

When hunting from a tree stand, when should you cock your crossbow?

While on the ground

You get lost in extremely cold weather. You are unable to start a fire. Which of the following is the best way to survive? Wrap up in a thermal foil blanket. Cover yourself in snow for insulation. Change from wool to cotton clothing if available. Exercise vigorously to stay warm.

Wrap up in a thermal foil blanket.

What is the correct treatment for second-degree or third-degree burns with open blisters? Immerse in ice. Immerse in cold water. Cover with butter. Wrap with a loose, dry dressing.

Wrap with a loose, dry dressing.

What is one ADVANTAGE of hunting from an elevated stand? You have little room for movement. You can fall out of the stand. You have a good backstop for shooting. You are exposed to cold and wind.

You have a good backstop for shooting.

How many people in the U.S. hunt? about 50% of the population about 35% of the population about 20% of the population about 5% of the population

about 5% of the population

How often should a firearm be cleaned to keep it in top condition?

after each use

if three hunters are walking single file, the one in the lead should have the gun pointed

ahead, but never over the shoulder

Which factor has a significant impact on a firearm's maximum projectile range?

altitude

You sit concealed in one spot above the level of your quarry. This hunting strategy uses:

an elevated stand

To take game and minimize its suffering, you must know the ______ of the animal you are hunting. habitat anatomy characteristics tracks

anatomy

When firing a handgun, hold it _______ from the body. nine inches one foot eighteen inches at arm's length

at arm's length

Hunters tend to pass through five stages of development. What is the focus during the limiting-out stage? bagging the limit the total hunting experience getting off the shot quality of game rather than quantity

bagging the limit

What powder is the only kind that should be used in a muzzleloader? low-smoke powder high-smoke powder black powder or a synthetic substitute smokeless powder or a natural substitute

black powder or a synthetic substitute

What is the preferred rifle shot for larger game animals, such as elk or bear? rear-end quartering-toward broadside head-on

broadside

How can you show respect for natural resources? by following game laws and regulations by ignoring game violations by leaving behind litter and garbage by leaving shot game for scavengers

by following game laws and regulations

How can you show respect for non-hunters? by keeping firearms out of sight by loudly describing your kill in a public place by transporting animals on the hood of your vehicle by wearing bloody hunting clothes on the street

by keeping firearms out of sight

How can you show respect for non-hunters? by keeping firearms in plain sight by showing pictures of your kill in a public place by transporting animals without displaying them by wearing bloody hunting clothes on the street

by transporting animals without displaying them

When you shoulder your shotgun, what part of your body should fit snugly against the stock?

cheek

What is the name for the narrowing at the muzzle end of a shotgun barrel?

choke

Which type of bow uses wheels and cables, and is the most popular bow for hunting and target shooting? compound bow recurve bow longbow crossbow

compound bow

Which type of bow has a rifle-like stock that shoots bolts or short arrows? compound bow recurve bow longbow crossbow

crossbow

Landowners often complain that hunters: clean up all their litter leave all gates as they found them notify the landowner when they arrive and when they leave do not get permission to hunt

do not get permission to hunt

Aldo Leopold is the father of wildlife management. He once defined ethical behavior as doing the right thing when no one else is watching, even when: doing the right thing is illegal doing the wrong thing is legal doing the illegal thing is wrong doing the legal thing is right

doing the wrong thing is legal

Which type of arrowhead spears fish and secures them until landed with an attached line? blade broadhead JUDO point field point fish point

fish point

What is the term for continuing to squeeze the trigger after the bullet fires?

follow through

What five essential elements must be present to provide a proper habitat for wildlife?

food, water, cover, space, and arrangement

What five essential elements must be present to provide a proper habitat for wildlife? conservation, preservation, wildlife management, habitat, and edge effect grassland, space, edge effect, habitat, and arrangement food, water, cover, edge effect, and arrangement food, water, cover, space, and arrangement

food, water, cover, space, and arrangement

A telescopic sight (or scope):

gathers light to magnify a target

The biggest threat to wildlife is ______________ _________ .

habitat loss

A hunter who drinks alcohol before or during the hunt is more likely to:

have a hunting accident

A hunter who drinks alcohol before or during the hunt is more likely to: take legal game locate game have a safe hunting experience have a hunting incident

have a hunting incident

Which shot angle rarely results in a clean kill, ruins a lot of meat, and provides an animal the best opportunity to detect the hunter? quartering-away quartering-toward broadside head-on

head-on

The rules of fair chase address: bag limits size limits how game may be taken hunting with dogs

how game may be taken

There are four main causes of hunting incidents. Which cause is most likely to lead to mistaking another person for game? ignoring firearm safety rules lack of control and practice hunter judgment mistakes mechanical failure

hunter judgment mistakes

This occurs when your body loses more heat faster than it can produce it, causing your body temparture to fall

hypothermia

There are several ways to carry a gun. The shoulder carry is a good choice: if all other hunters are in front of you if all other hunters are behind you if all other hunters are either behind or beside you regardless of the location of other hunters

if all other hunters are in front of you

The Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act (or Pittman-Robertson Act) pays for:

improving wildlife habitats

For safety, a firearm should be stored:

in a locked location, away from the ammunition

In hunting, it is important to know which eye is dominant. Your dominant eye:

is the eye you should use to aim a firearm

There are four main causes of hunting incidents. Which cause is most likely to lead to accidental discharges and stray shots? ignoring firearm safety rules lack of control and practice judgment mistakes mechanical failure

lack of control and practice

Wild animals are commonly divided into groups with similar characteristics. The two categories used for mammals are:

large mammals and small mammals

Wild animals are commonly divided into groups with similar characteristics. The two categories used for mammals are: canines and felines rodents and scavengers strong mammals and weak mammals large mammals and small mammals

large mammals and small mammals

There are four main causes of hunting incidents. Which cause includes having an obstructed barrel or improper ammunition? ignoring firearm safety rules lack of control and practice judgment mistakes mechanical failure

mechanical failure

What kind of powder can cause serious injury if used in a muzzleloader? modern smokeless powder black powder Pyrodex Clear Shot

modern smokeless powder

You are hunting with others. Which two factors are most important in choosing how to carry your firearm?

muzzle control and terrain

Most bowstrings have a small brass band to mark the correct position for nocking the arrow. What is the name for this band? fletching vane nocking point crest

nocking point

Which type of firearm sight is simple, inexpensive, and standard on most handguns?

open

To make sure a bolt-action firearm is unloaded, you must check the:

open action and magazine

Hunting loses respect as a sport when hunters: work to improve others' image of hunters become involved in efforts to make hunting a respected sport participate in hunting while ignoring the arguments of critics teach hunting knowledge and skills to others

participate in hunting while ignoring the arguments of critics

Within a firearm, a burning material creates pressure to force the bullet or shot out of the barrel. What is this burning material?

powder

Which of the following is a goal of hunter education?

produce knowledgeable, responsible, and involved hunters

Hunters reduce surplus wildlife populations. Hunters play an additional role in wildlife management by:

providing wildlife managers with information from the field

Hunters tend to pass through five stages of development. What is the focus during the trophy stage? bagging the limit the total hunting experience getting off the shot quality of game rather than quantity

quality of game rather than quantity

A downed animal is still alive. What should you do if you want to save the head for mounting? Cut its throat quickly. Suffocate it. Shoot it in the stomach. Shoot it in the heart-lung area.

shoot it in the heart-lung area

A hunter may have allergies, asthma, a heart condition, excess weight, or poor physical conditioning. These conditions:

should be considered before planning a hunting trip

You are shooting at a moving target. You estimate the length of lead necessary to hit the target. You maintain that lead as you swing with the target. You fire and continue the swing. This method of shooting is called: swing-through sustained lead snap-shooting sight alignment

sustained lead

Why do hunters pattern their shotguns? to decide what animal to hunt to select ammunition with the best performance to compete against other hunters to identify the best shooting position to use in the field

to select ammunition with the best performance

When you go on a hunting trip, you should leave a hunting plan with someone you trust. What information should the plan include? the name of your next of kin your social security number and birthdate your home address and email address where you will be hunting and when you expect to return

where you will be hunting and when you expect to return

One way to help keep animals and habitats healthy is to make sure the number of animals never exceeds the habitat's carrying capacity. This is the job of:

wildlife managers

As a hunter list five things that you are responsible for.

1. My safety for both myself and others 2. My actions 3. Knowing and obeying the laws 4. Respect the people, the land and the wildlife 5. Encouraging the practice of a fair chase ethic

The zone-of-fire in front of each hunters spans about:

45 degrees

There are four primary rules of firearm safety. One of these rules is: Unload a firearm before climbing a fence or tree. Unload firearms when not in use. Avoid alcoholic beverages before and during shooting Be sure of the target, what is in front of it, and what is beyond it.

Be sure of the target, what is in front of it, and what is beyond it.

The basic components of cartridges and shotshells are similar. Shot pellets and a bullet are examples of which basic component?

Projectile

There are four standard rifle firing positions. Which position is best for learning the fundamentals of shooting?

Prone

There are four standard rifle firing positions. Which position is best for learning the fundamentals of shooting? standing prone kneeling sitting

Prone

Bullets spin when shot from a rifle or handgun. What causes this spinning?

rifling