Outdoor Pursuits Chapter Reviews

List the four primary safety rules for firearm handling.

1) Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. 2) Always 100% positively identify your target. 3) Always keep your safety on until you are ready to shoot. 4) Always keep your finger outside the trigger guard.

List four factors that can limit wildlife populations:

1) Birth rate 2) Death rate 3) Succession 4) Predator/Scavenger

List five types of firearm actions

1) Break Action 2) Bolt Action 3) Lever Action 4) Pump Action 5) Semi - Automatic Action

Label the indicated parts of the rifle and shotgun ammunition:

1) Bullet 2) Shot 3) Gunpowder 4) Primer

List four basic characteristics that may be used for animal identification.

1) Distinctive Markings 2) Sounds 3) Movements 4) Group Behavior

Name the four main causes of hunting incidents.

1) Hunter judgment mistakes 2) Safety rule violations 3) Lack of control and practice 4) Mechanical failure

Excluding the crossbow, name the three most common bow types.

1) Longbow 2) Recurve Bow 3) Compound Bow

List the five primary requirements for survival.

1) Preparing a shelter 2) Starting a fire 3) Signaling for help 4) Drinking enough water 5) Finding food

Name three behaviors of a responsible hunter.

1) Selection 2) Restoration 3) Improvement of Wildlife Habitat

List the six proper field carries.

1) Sling Carry 2) Trail Carry 3) Two-Handed or "Ready" Carry 4) Shoulder Carry 5) Cradle Carry 6) Elbow or Side Carry

Label the indicated parts of a bolt-action rifle.

1) Stock 2) Sight 3) Trigger 4) Muzzle

When hunting birds or rabbits, hunters in a group should be spaced _________ yards apart, and each should have a zone-of-fire of ___ degrees in front.

25 - 40; 45

When pattering a shotgun, the ideal patter for lead shot will include ____________ percent of the total number of pellets in the load.

55 - 60

__________ should be worn at all times while climbing a tree and when on a tree stand.

A fall-arrest system

Why is it important to carry only the correct ammunition for the shotgun you are using?

A smaller gauge shotshell can slip past the chamber of a larger gauge gun and result in serious personal injury

The three basic parts of a modern firearm are _____________.

Action, stock, and barrel

What is the effect of alcohol on skills and abilities needed to hunt safely and responsibly?

Alcohol impairs judgment

Why should you avoid taking shots at running animals?

An ethical, quick, clean kill is unlikely

All handguns should be fired at _____ length.

Arm's

Trapping and relocating animals is an example of the ____________________ wildlife management practice.

Artificial Stocking

To treat shock, keep the victim lying on his or her ________.

Back

You should use only ammunition that exactly matches the caliber or gauge specifications marked on the ______ of your firearm.

Barrel

A ________ shot is one where the preferred shot angles for big game animals.

Broadside

A safety is located around the receiver of the firearm and ________.

Can fail or be bumped from the safe position

A true sportsman not only strives to bring home the game he or she is seeking but also strives to ______ the quarry.

Cleanly and quickly kill

____ would not contribute to meat spoiling

Cold

if three hunters are walking in single file, it is acceptable for the hunter in the middle to use the ________.

Cradle Carry

Which choke is the most open, allowing the shot pattern to spread faster?

Cylinder

What type of ammunition is used with an atlatl?

Dart

Knowing your firearm's range is critical-- it allows you to ______________________.

Determine whether or not you're able to make an ethical, clean, quick kill.

Bleeding should be controlled by applying ______ to the wound.

Direct Pressure

Harvested animals should be disposed of properly to prevent the spread of __________.

Disease

According to Aldo Leopold, the "father of wildlife management," ethical behavior is __________.

Doing the right thing when no one else is watching----even when doing the wrong thing is legal

Heat exhaustion can be prevented by _______________________ water.

Drinking plenty of

____________ is a hunting technique hat involves a group of hunter moving through an area to push game out of cover.

Driving

To help you steady the rifle when you're ready to fire, draw a deep breath and ______________________.

Exhale until you are comfortable

Which of the following is NOT a source of funding for the Missouri Department of Conservation?

Fines from hunting, trapping, and fishing violations

Stalking involves __________.

Following signs left by the animal.

Hunting is an effective wildlife conservation tool because _________________.

Funding from permits helps many game and non-game species recover from dwindling populations Hunters play an important role by supplying wildlife managers with needed information

__________ and ___________ are the only types of powder that may b used in most muzzleloaders.

Gunpowder; Gunpowder Substitute

What should you NEVER do if someone is downrange from you?

Handle firearms in any manner

Steel shot is ____.

Harder than lead

The most effective place to shoot most animals is the vital organs, which are the _____ and _____.

Heart; Lungs

What color is the safest choice for clothing?

Hunter orange

When are you required to place your notched permit on downed game?

If the animal is not in your immediate prescence

If three hunters are walking side by side, the hunter in the center should keep the gun pointed ________ or _________.

Infront; Up

Why is a crossbow a short-range hunting tool?

It is limited to one shot from less than 40 yards

If you fall into frigid water, pull your ______ to your chest and keep your elbows ____________.

Knees; Close to your side

By continuously monitoring the birth rate and death rate of various species and the condition of their habitat, wildlife managers _____________________.

Know when to ignore hunting regulations they set earlier. Can obtain data to eliminate wildlife species.

In the _______, success is determined by bagging the limit, which can cause hunters to take unsafe shots.

Limiting-Out Stage

______________ is not a safe way to transport a firearm.

Loaded and in a gun rack in the rear window

Safe turkey hunting techniques include ________.

Never wearing red, white, blue, or black. Avoiding gobble calls that might attract other hunters. Positively identifying your target.

You made sure your deer or turkey is dead, and you have unloaded your firearm and laid it aside. You should immediately ______________.

Notch your permit

Which hunters can extend their hunting years by using a crossbow?

Older persons

When hunting from a tree stand or ground blind, where should you place hunter orange material to make yourself more visible to others?

On all outside surfaces of the stand or blind

It is critical that you know about the game you are hunting because _______________.

Only one sex of the game you're hunting may be legal. There may be protected species in the same area that you need to avoid shooting. Animals in the same species may be very similar.

When approaching a downed deer or other large animal, you should ______________.

Pause above and behind the animal's head and watch the chest cavity for any moment

When hunting from a boat, always wear a ____________.

Personal flotation device

For safety, what should you do first when removing obstructions from your firearm?

Point muzzle in a safe direction

What safety precaution should you take while cleaning your firearm?

Point the muzzle in a safe direction

An unsafe practice to use when loading a muzzleloader is ___________.

Pouring powder directly from a horn, flask, or other large container

The component in ammunition that ignites the gunpowder when struck by the firing pin is the ____________

Primer

The goal of hunter education programs is to _______________.

Produce safe, knowledgeable, responsible, and involved hunters.

Of the four standard rifle firing positions, the steadiest is the ____________ position.

Prone

Good marksmanship is built on _____________.

Proper sight alignment or patterning. Proper shooting technique. Practice.

To safely load or unload a firearm you should always ________.

Put the safety on. Point the muzzle in a safe direction.

Which of the following is not one of the four parts of an arrow?

Quarrel

The most common types of crossbows are the _______ and _________.

Recurve; Compound

A good safety rule to follow with bows and arrows is ____________.

Release an arrow only when the path to the target and beyond is clear.

______________ is the process of properly lining up the eye with the rear and front sights on open or aperture sights.

Sight Alighnment

What are the two basic styles of firearm actions?

Single-shot and repeating

Some types of air rifles are legal in Missouri for hunting _____________ and ________________.

Small game; White-tailed deer

Shotgun barrels typically have __________ walls to reduce friction.

Smooth

What five elements are needed for a viable habitat?

Space, arrangement, food, cover, and water

There are five distinct stages of development that most hunters will experience. The most responsible and ethical is the ____________________ stage.

Sportsman

The proper technique for pulling the trigger when firing a rifle is to _____________________.

Squeeze the trigger slowly

_______________ can help prevent hypothermia.

Staying dry

A responsible and ethical hunter should _______________.

Strive for a quick, clean kill. Leave the land better than he or she found it. Abide by game laws.

To lessen the movement caused by a barrel whip, try using a _______ barrel instead.

Target

The most accurate sight for a firearm is the ________________.

Telescopic Sight

There are four areas to address when preparing for a hunting trip: be ready, know your location, prepare for safety, and ________________________

Tell others where you're going

______________ would NOT be an essential part of a hunting plan that you would leave with a family member or friend.

The number of game you plan to harvest

The international emergency sign for distress is _________________.

Three fires evenly spaced. Three shots. Three blasts of a whistle.

Which of these was NOT a reason for establishing hunting laws?

To limit the profits of sporting goods manufactures

The "carrying capacity" of a wildlife area is the _______________.

Total number of all animals the habitat can support all year long

To bring respect to the sport of hunting, hunter can _____________________.

Transport bagged animals on the hood or roof of their automobiles

Responsible hunters ______________.

Transport firearms out of sight

What should you do if a hunting companion breaks a leg and no medical help is readily available?

Try to straighten the limb and put a splint on it.

Which of these is NOT a source of hunter education funding and support?

U.S. Department of Transportation

If crossing a fence while hunting alone, you should _________.

Unload and place the firearm under the fence with the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.

Firearms should be stored __________, in a ________ location, and separate from ___________.

Unloaded; Locked; Ammunition

Where should you point the muzzle on a muzzleloader while loading it?

Up and away from your body

The get your firearm into an elevated stand safely, ________.

Use a haul line to raise your unloaded firearm

If dressing for cold weather conditions, you should _________________.

Wear several layers of clothing. Wear a thin outer layer.

Which of these is NOT one of the seven principles (sisters) of the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation?

Wildlife is a private resource

Conservation is ______________.

Wisely using a resource