Hunter Safety Chapter 6-9 Lucieo E.
be ready know your location prepare for safety tell others
4 things to do when preparing for a hunting trip
space, arrangement, food, cover, and water
A habitat for wildlife must include
meat and usable parts of the game harvested
A responsible and ethical hunter would not waste
out of sight when not hunting
A responsible hunter keep firearms
doing the right thing when no one else is watching-even when doing the wrong thing is legal"
According to Aldo Leopold, the father of wildlife management, "ethical behavior is
direct pressure to the wound
Bleeding should be controlled by applying
set regulations and determine if other management practices are needed to conserve wildlife species.
By continuously monitoring the birth rate and death rate of various species and the condition of their habitat, wildlife managers know how to
impair coordination, increase your chance of hunting incident and affects your judgment
Consuming alcohol during or before the hunt DOES ___________________________
enhance your chance of successful hunt
Consuming alcohol during or before the hunt does NOT _______________________
to limit hunting methods and equipment, to set rules on how hunters take game, to limit harvesting and avoid hunting during nesting in mating seasons
Give 3 reasons why there are hunting laws.
drinking plenty of fluids
Heat exhaustion can be prevented by
25-40, 45 degrees
Hunter should be placed spaced ___-___yards apart and each should have a zone a fire of ______degrees in front
Funding ($) from hunting licenses help many game and non-game species recover from dwindling populations AND hunters play an important role supplying wildlife managers with needed information from the field
Hunting is an effective wildlife conservation tool because
staying dry AND dressing properly
Hypothermia can be prevented by
place the gun on the other side of the fence with muzzle pointed away from you and then cross
If crossing a fence while hunting alone you should _____
several layers of clothing instead of one heavy article of clothing AND wear wool.
If dressing for cold weather conditions you should wear
elbow or side carry
If three hunters are walking in single File it is acceptable for the hunter in the middle to use the ________
up or front
If three hunters are walking side-by-side the hunter in the center should keep the gun pointed _____or _____
limiting-out stage
In the _______- _____ stage success is determined by bagging the limit, which can cause hunters to take unsafe shots.
harvest illegal game animals or non-game animals
It is critical that hunters are able to identify wildlife correctly so they that they don't mistakenly _________
disease, parasite, predators, old age, starvation
List four factors that can limit wildlife populations
don't hunt alone don't panic if you get lost take enough food and water tell someone when you plan on coming back
List four of the 8 rules of survival that every hunter should following:
treat every firearm as if it's loaded when ready to fire point in safe directions look at range and beyond be sure its clear keep finger off trigger
List the four primary rules of firearm safety
judgement mistakes safetly rule violations lack of control and practice medical failure
Name the four main causes of hunting accidents
their numbers are small
Some species are protected by law from being hunted because
shelter water food starting a fire signaling for help
The five primary "requirements for survival are
3 fires evenly spaced or 3 shots, or 3 blasts of a whistle
The international emergency signal for distress is/are
Sportsman
There are 5 distinct stages of development that most hunters will experience. The most responsible and ethical is the _______ stage
organizations dedicated to improving habitat and managements efforts
To bring respect to the sport of hunting hunters can support
support organizations dedicated to improving habitat and managements efforts
To bring respect to the sport of hunting, hunters can
haul up the unloaded firearm after you have secured yourself in the stand
To get your firearm into an elevated stand safely you should ____________________
point muzzle in safe direction and put the safety on
To load or unload the firearm safely you should always____
store the firearm and ammunition together
To minimize the risk of a firearm incident in the home you should never ______
habitat improvement >?? or artificial stocking
Trapping and reloction animals is an example of the wildlife management practices
Hunter Judgment Mistakes, such as mistaking another person for game or not checking the foreground or background before firing Safety Rule Violations, including pointing the muzzle in an unsafe direction and ignoring proper procedures for crossing a fence, obstacle, or difficult terrain Lack of Control and Practice, which can lead to accidental discharges and stray shots Mechanical Failure, such as an obstructed barrel or improper ammunition
What are the 4 main causes of Hunter incidents?
The most important clothing choice is fluorescent orange clothing.
What color is the safest choice for clothing?
to limit the profits of sporting sports good sporting goods manufacturers
What is NOT a reason for establishing hunting laws
Do not try to straighten the limb but splint the limb the way you found it
What should you do if hunting companion breaks a leg and no medical help is steadily available
personal flotation device
When hunting from a boat it is necessary to always were a _________ _________ __________
magnetic north
When laid on a map, a compass needle points to
where and with whom you intend to hunt with, specific directions on the route to your destination and when you expect to return
When leaving for a hunting trip the number of game you plan to kill is NOT important. These things are part of a smart hunting plan:
if loaded and in gun rack near the window
When transporting firearm it is unsafe to do it
renewable resources can replenish themselves indefinitely
Wildlife Conservation ensures that
but with no consumptive use of them
Wildlife preservation saves natural resources
carry capacity
______ ______ of a wildlife area is the number of animals that the habitat can support all year long
A safety harness should be worn at all times while climbing a tree and when on a tree stand
_________ _____________ should be worn at all times while climbing a tree stand