Hunter's Safety Quizzes

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

30 min

Which statement is true about fully-automatic firearms?

A fully-automatic may not be used for hunting.

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

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

Clothing can affect your ability to perform safely and responsibly. How should you choose your clothes for a hunting trip?

Always wear clothing suitable for the weather you expect.

Which statement about arrows is true?

An arrow is as deadly as a bullet.

A hunter is right-handed. When shooting a shotgun, this hunter should:

Bring the left foot slightly forward.

Which statement is true about conservation versus preservation?

Conservation favors hunters.

Which statement about broadheads is true?

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

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.

A person with a broken leg must be moved. How should the broken leg be handled?

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

is the eye you should use to aim a firearm

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

What is the best way to treat a snakebite?

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

There are four primary rules of firearm safety. One of these rules is:

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

Choose the true statement about dressing in layers.

Layers offer superior insulation.

How would a responsible hunter show respect for a landowner?

Leave all gates the way they were found.

You get lost and need shelter. What should you do first?

Look for a natural shelter.

Which statement about muzzleloaders is true?

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

What is the first step for both loading and unloading a firearm?

Point the muzzle in a safe direction.

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

Projectile

What is the main difference between centerfire and rimfire ammunition?

Rimfire primer is in the rim of the casing.

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.

Prone

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

One way of shooting a bow is the instinctive aiming method. What is true about this method?

This method is less versatile than the bowsight method.

What is the recommended method for attaching a haul line to a firearm?

Tie it to the sling.

There are four primary rules of firearm safety. One of these rules is:

Treat every firearm with the respect due a loaded gun.

Which of the following describes safe handling of a firearm?

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?

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?

Unload the firearm and open the action.

You stumble in the field. The barrel of your firearm dips into the ground. You follow the steps to check for an obstruction in the firearm. After pointing the muzzle in a safe direction, what is the NEXT step?

Unload the firearm.

Which of the following describes safe handling of a muzzleloader?

Wear eye and ear protection when shooting a muzzleloader.

the distance you expect to be from your quarry

What distance should be used to pattern a shotgun?

hitting the target accurately and consistently

What is good marksmanship?

improved cylinder and modified

Which two shotgun chokes are best for hunting small, fast, close birds?

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.

What is one DISADVANTAGE of hunting from an elevated stand?

You can fall out of the stand.

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

action

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

after each use

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

altitude

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

anatomy

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

broadhead

How can you show respect for non-hunters?

by keeping firearms out of sight

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

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

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

characteristics

You need to clear an obstruction from your firearm. What is the proper tool to use?

cleaning rod

What do contour lines on a topographic map show?

elevation of the ground

What should be worn at all times while climbing a tree or in a tree stand?

fall-arrest system

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

fletching

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

food, water, cover, space, and arrangement

A telescopic sight (or scope):

gathers light to magnify a target

You are planning a hunt that will involve strenuous physical activity. Well in advance of the hunt, you should begin to:

get in shape

Three factors contribute to spoiled meat after game is harvested. One of these factors is:

heat

What is good marksmanship?

hitting the target accurately and consistently

There are four main causes of hunting incidents. Which cause is most likely to lead to mistaking another person for game?

hunter judgement mistakes

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

large mammals and small mammals

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

leaves a hand free for balance

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?

nocking point

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

open

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

providing wildlife managers with information from the field

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

quartering-toward

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 survival

Which of the following is a key factor in making a clean kill?

shooting accurately

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

the process of the hunt

What is the international emergency signal for distress?

three repeats of any signal

Why should hunters wear daylight fluorescent orange clothing?

to be more visible to other hunters

What is the hunter's role in wildlife conservation?

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

What resource can best help you learn about the terrain in a particular area before you arrive?

topographic map

There are several ways to carry a firearm while hunting. Which carry gives the best control?

two-handed or ready carry

Which of the following is a symptom of hypothermia?

weak heartbeat

When should a hunter wear a fall-arrest system?

whenever the hunter is off the ground

You are hunting in a group. It is safe for you to shoot in the area called the:

zone of fire

fire the rifle from a solid bench rest

When sighting-in a rifle:

For safety, a firearm should be stored:

in a locked location, away from the ammunition

You are carrying a firearm. Before crossing a fence, the first thing you should do is:

unload the firearm

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 continues hunting after reaching the bag limit.

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

Keep the gun pointed downrange.

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.

One way of shooting a bow is the instinctive aiming method. What is true about this method?

This method takes longer to perfect than the bowsight method.

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

What is the correct way to shoulder a shotgun?

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

What is the sight picture?

follow through

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

swing-through

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:

What group sets hunting regulations in most states?

a wildlife management agency

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

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

bagging the limit

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

compound bow

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

crossbow

What is the hunter's most important item of clothing?

daylight fluorescent orange outerwear

Sighting-in a rifle helps the shooter:

determine problems with shooting technique

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 wrong thing is legal

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

heat exhaustion

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

hunting risks that a hunter can prepare for

What is the number one cause of outdoor fatalities?

hypothermia

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

in front of a safe backstop

Why should you aim with your dominant eye?

increase your accuracy

A firearm safety:

is a mechanical device that could fail

Which type of bow has straight limbs that form an arc when strung?

long bow

A compass always points to:

magnetic north

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

modern smokeless powder

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

powder

One way of shooting a bow is the bowsight aiming method. This method:

requires the ability to accurately judge distances

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

rounded soft point

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

What should be used to screw on broadheads?

specially designed wrench

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

Which of the following is a factor in determining a zone-of-fire?

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?

the names of any hunting partners

What is sight alignment?

the process of lining up a firearm's rear and front sights

Why must you learn to recognize key characteristics of the animal you're hunting?

to avoid taking illegal game or non-game animals

How much water do you need each day?

two to four quarts

When you go on a hunting trip, you should leave a hunting plan with someone you trust. What information should the plan include?

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

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

getting off the shot

After spending several hours outdoors, your skin is dry, hot, and flushed. Your pupils are dilated. You have a rapid, weak pulse. Your breathing is shallow. These are symptoms of:

heat stroke

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

more than half