MD Hunter Safety
What distance should bow shots be limited to?
40 yards or less
How do you make sure a bold action rifle is unloaded?
Action should be open and visually check the action
What does a choke do?
Affects the shot pattern
What does a crossbow shoot?
Bolts
What arrowhead should be used for big game?
Broadhead
How can you show respect for other hunters?
By sharing your knowledge and skills with others
What is the word that describes the size of a rifle or handgun bore?
Caliber
Name the four basic pars of rifle ammunition
Case, Primer, Powder, Projectile
What type of bow has a rifle type stock?
Crossbow
What limits the potential production of wildlife?
Disease
What is a safety harness?
Fall Arrest System
What should every hunter carry for emergencies?
First Aid Kit
What are the five essential elements that must be present for wildlife?
Food, Water, Cover, Space Arrangement
What does the rules of fair chase address?
How game may be taken
What is the #1 cause of outdoor fatalities (death)
Hypothermia
What are the goals of hunter education?
Improve hunters skill and knowledge
How do we safely store a firearm
In a locked location away from ammunition
If you are shooting a muzzle loader and a hang-fire occurs, what should you do?
Keep the gun pointed in a safe direction for 30 seconds
What type of shotgun pellets are not allowed for water fowl?
Lead
the action of a firearm does what?
Loads, Fires and Ejects Cartridges
What should you do before every hunting trip?
Make a hunting plan of where you will be and when you will be home.
Before loading a gun, what must you check with the ammunition?
Match the information on the box to the ammunition and the ammunition to the gun.
Before you cross a fence with a firearm, what is the first thing you should do?
Point the firearm in a safe direction
How do you take a gun outof a gun safe?
Pointed in a safe direction and make sure it is unloaded
The Federal Aid and Restoration Act (Pitt-Robertson Act) pays for what?
Restoring and improving wildlife habitat and hunter education
What is inside a barrel that makes a bullet spin?
Rifling
What are the four standard shooting positions?
Sitting, Prone, Standing, Kneeling
What does a responsible hunter do?
Teaches other and works with the Game Wardens
What distance should be used to pattern a shotgun?
The distance you expect to be from the game you are hunting
Three hunters are walking together. What is the safest carry?
The middle hunter should us Trail Carry
What happens when a 20 gauge shell is placed in a 12 gauge barrell?
The shell could lodge in the barrel and explode
Why can't you shoot endangered species?
These species are fully protected by law
Why are muzzle loaders called muzzle loaders?
They are loaded from the muzzle
Why should you know what your game looks like?
To avoid taking illegal game or non-game animals
Why do you need to know the firearm's maximum projectile range?
To determine the distance for the firearm's projectile could cause injury or damage to persons, animals or objects. Knowing the maximum range will help to assess the "effective killing range" for a clean kill.
Why do hunters wear blaze orange?
To make you more visible to other hunters
What is the goal of wildlife conseration?
To use and manage renewable resources wisely
Hunting is an effective wildlife tool
True
What should you do before haul lining a gun into an elevated stand?
Unload the firearm and open the action
Where should you shoot a game animal for a quick, clean kill?
Vital organs
What is the major disadvantage of hunting from an elevated stand?
You could fall
What is the area that a hunter can safely shoot called?
Zone of Fire
Why is good marksmanship critical?
a clean, quick kill
The safety on a firearm is...
a mechanical device that can fail
What spoils meat?
heat, moisture, dirt
Which way do you move the rear sight when sighting in a rifle?
move it in the direction you want it to move on the target
What is the first step in cleaning a firearm?
point the muzzle in a safe direction
Following game laws and regulations is a form o f what for the sport?
respect
Why do landowners most often complain about hunters?
they do not ask permission to hunt the landowner's property
What type of carry offers the most control?
two handed carry
Every time you get in an elevated stand, you should...
wear a harness