Hunters Education

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

Cheek, When you bring the gun to your face, the stock should fit snugly against your cheek with your eye on that side above the centerline of the gun.

Sighting-in a rifle means:

adjusting the sights to hit a target at a specific range

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

bagging the limit, In the limiting-out stage of hunter development, success is determined by bagging the limit. In extreme cases, this need to limit out also can cause hunters to take unsafe shots. Spending time with more mature hunters helps people grow out of this phase.

The bullets for a rifle or handgun are commonly made out of:

lead, Bullets used in rifle and handgun cartridges come in various designs, sizes, and weights. The bullet usually is made of lead.

How long can you survive without food?

two weeks or more

Bowhunters should avoid _______ shots, because the vital areas are protected by bone from this angle.

quartering-toward, The quartering-toward shot angle is when the animal is facing toward you, but at an angle. For bowhunters, this angle offers a poor shot opportunity and should not be taken. Heavy shoulder bones shield the majority of vital organs from broadhead-tipped arrow penetration.

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

A

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

B

After field dressing game, take steps to protect the meat. One of these steps is:

Cover the body with cheesecloth to keep it clean. This also protects it from flies, which lay eggs in exposed flesh.

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

D

A firearm safety: A is intended for use only by inexperienced hunters B is foolproof C can prevent all accidental shootings Your Answer D can be bumped from the safe position

D, Safeties are mechanical devices and subject to mechanical failure from wear and other factors, and can fail when least expected. Also, safeties can be bumped from the safe position unknowingly as your firearm is being handled or as it catches on clothing or tree branches.