Ultimate Hunter Study Guide

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

Be sure of the target, what is in front of it, and what is beyond it

What is a FAS?

Fall Arrest System

How do you match the proper ammunition to your rifle, shotgun, or handgun correctly?

Match the designation on the side of the barrel exactly(You cannot use .270 Weatherby if it says .270 Winchester.)

How should a right-handed shooter position his or her feet when shooting a shotgun?

One foot straight forward, the other at a 45 degree angle towards target.

What is the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act popularly known as?

Pittman-Robertson Act

You are unloading your firearm. You start by pointing the muzzle in a safe direction. What is the NEXT step you should take?

Put the safety on.

What should you do immediately after you determine that a downed animal is dead?

Tag it.

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.

What are the most important clothing choices for hunting?

a daylight fluorescent orange hat and daylight fluorescent orange outerwear (shirt, vest, or jacket)

What should every hunter take to learn what to do in case of injuries?

a first-aid course

How many people in the U.S. hunt?

about 5% of the population

When hunting, what is critical for a clean kill?

accuracy

All modern firearms have three basic groups of parts. What are these parts?

action, stock, and barrel

Sighting-in a rifle means:

adjusting the sights to hit a target at a specific range

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

altitude

What should you do before crossing fences or other obstacles or before negotiating rough terrain?

always unload guns

How are shotguns classified?

by gauge

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

cheek

Which of the following factors limits the potential production of wildlife?

disease

What is the prevention of heat exhaustion?

drink plenty of water, take frequent breaks if you're hiking to or from your hunting spot, especially when carrying a large load, dress in layers, and shed layers as physical activity increases

What parts of your body should have protection whenever you fire a handgun?

ears and eyes

How do you prepare for a hunt?

educate yourself about the game you'll be hunting and its environment

Hunter education programs have always taught young hunters:

firearm and hunting safety

Which type of arrowhead is a long, barbed or spring-loaded arrowhead that spears fish and secures them until landed with an attached line?

fish point

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

follow through

How should a downed deer or other large animal be approached?

from above and behind the head

What medical emergency has dry, hot, and flushed skin; dilated pupils; rapid, weak pulse; and shallow breathing as symptoms?

heat stroke

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

in front of a safe backstop

A firearm safety:

is a mechanical device that could fail

Which of the four main causes of hunting incidents includes accidental discharges and stray shots?

lack of control and practice

Hunting loses respect as a sport when hunters:

participate in hunting while ignoring the arguments of critics

Which type of bow has limbs that curve away from the belly of the bow?

recurve bow

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

requires the ability to accurately judge distances

What is a safe zone of fire?

the area in which a hunter can shoot safely

What does two handed or 'ready" carry provide?

the best control, particularly in thick brush or weeds, or when you need to fire quickly

Where are the most effective shots delivered?

to an animal's vital organs (heart and lungs)

What is the hunter's role in wildlife conservation?

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

Why have hunter education programs been expanded?

to produce responsible, knowledgeable, and involved hunters

What are elevated stands?

tower stands or tree stands

Which method is recommended for climbing a tree to enter an elevated stand?

using a fall-arrest system (safety harness)

When you are hunting you need a hunting plan that tells what?

where and with whom you are hunting and when you expect to return

What is conservation?

wise use of natural resources without wasting them

With which eye do you aim?

with the dominant or master eye for the most accurate shooting

Two duck hunters are seated back-to-back in a boat. How large is the zone-of-fire for each hunter?

180 degrees

How much water do you need when hunting?

2-4 quarts of water a day even in cool weather

What distance should be used to pattern a shotgun?

40 Yards

Which of the following describes safe handling of a muzzleloader?

Always point the muzzle in a safe direction.

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.

What are the most common chokes ranging from tightest to most open?

Full, modified, improved cylinder, and cylinder (unchoked)

What is the main difference between centerfire and rimfire ammunition?

Rimfire primer is in the rim of the casing.

With a bow, what does a quartering away shot angle offer?

a good opportunity for a clean kill on antelope, white tailed deer mule deer, black bear, and other big game of similar size or smaller

What is "sighting-in?"

a process of adjusting the sights to hit a target at a specific range

What is a broadhead used for primarily?

big game hunting

In rifles and handguns, the diameter of the bore usually indicates:

caliber

What does fletching create and what does it provide?

it creates wind drag and can cause the arrow to spin similar to a rifle bullet providing stability and accuracy in flight

When you load a firearm where should you point?

point the muzzle in a safe direction

Which of the following is a building block of good marksmanship?

practice

There are four standard rifle shooting positions. Which position provides the LEAST support?

standing

What is the international emergency sign for distress?

three repeats of any signal

What are the advantages of elevated stands to both firearm and bow hunters?

tower stands are above ground seats or blinds that conceal the hunter above the level of the quarry while tree stands have stands placed in or against trees

Which shotgun choke is the most open?

cylinder (unchoked)

Hunting laws preserve wildlife. What preserves the hunter's opportunity to hunt?

ethics

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

get in shape

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

What does hunter education strive to do?

instill responsibility, improve skills and knowledge, and encourage the involvement of beginner and veteran hunters

The best anchor point for drawing a bow:

is determined through practice

What happens to the spark from the primer?

it ignites the gunpowder, which burns rapidly and converts to a gas

Why daylight fluorescent orange clothing?

makes it easier for one hunter to spot and recognize another hunter because nothing in nature matches this color

To match the proper ammunition to your rifle, etc. what else do you need to match?

match the information on the barrel to the information on the cartridge or shotshell before you shoot

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

modern smokeless powder

Which FAS should be used?

one that is manufactured to TMA standards

When cleaning your firearm what should you do the muzzle?

point the muzzle in a safe direction, and make sure the gun is unloaded

You walk quietly through an animal's habitat. You stop often to look and listen for game. This hunting strategy is called:

still hunting

How do you store your firearm?

store it unloaded and in a locked location, separate from ammunition

You are shooting at a moving target. You estimate the length of lead necessary to hit the target. You maintain that lead as you swing with the target. You fire and continue the swing. This method of shooting is called:

sustained lead

What is the method of shooting where you point a shotgun at a moving target; swing with the target, increasing the speed of the gun so that the muzzle passes the target; and then fire?

swing-through

For an accurate rifle shot what should you do after you aim?

Take a deep breath, and then release about half of it then squeeze the trigger slowly

Three hunters are hunting in a group, side by side. Which of the hunters need to be aware of the safe zones-of-fire?

all three of the hunters

What is part of the process of becoming a true, responsible sportsman?

becoming involved in efforts to keep hunting a respected sport which includes teaching others, working with landowners, and cooperating with game wardens

To set hunting regulations, wildlife managers monitor habitat conditions. They also monitor:

birth and death rates

Always unload a firearm before:

crossing rough terrain

What happens to the gas?

it rapidly expands and drives the projectile(s) through the barrel with great force

What is the Stock?

it serves as the handle of the firearm composed of one or two pieces and usually made of wood or synthetic material

Where should the stock be when you bring the gun to your face?

it should fit snugly against your cheek with your eye on that side above the centerline of the gun

What is broadhead safety?

keep broadheads covered with a quiver while traveling to and from the field

There are four main causes of hunting incidents. Which cause is most likely to lead to accidental discharges and stray shots?

lack of control and practice

What are safeties?

mechanical devices subject to mechanical failure from wear and other factors, and can fail when least expected

What puts you at risk in an elevated stand?

merely climbing into or out of a tree stand or other elevated platform to hunt

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

open

Aside from being a good marksman, what is the key to making a clean kill?

patience

Which of the following is a safety rule violation that can result in a hunting incident?

pointing the muzzle in an unsafe direction

What is centerfire ammunition used for?

rifles, shotguns, and handguns

What are the basic components of ammunition?

the case, primer, powder, and projectile(s)

What does pulling the trigger cause?

the firing pin to strike and explode the primer in the base of the cartridge or shotshell.

What do shotgun barrels give?

the gauge and the length of the chamber (12 gauge for 2 3/4 inch shells or 20-gauge magnum for 3inch shells)

What is the Action?

the heart of the firearm-the moving parts that load, fire, and eject the shells or cartridges

What is the international emergency sign for distress?

three of any signal ( 3 shots, 3 blasts on a whistle, 3 flashes with a mirror, or 3 fires evenly spaced)

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.

What does a bullet fired from a rifle or handgun have?

a spiral spin that keeps it point-first in flight, increasing accuracy and distance. This is achieved by the rifling inside the barrel, from which the rifle got its name.

What is habitat?

complete environmental requirements of an animal for survival (food, water, cover, space, and arrangement)

Which two items should always be locked away separately?

firearms and ammunition

What is the number one concern in the field?

heat

Where is the primer contained in rimfire ammunition?

in the rim of the ammunition casing

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

shooting accurately

What are the two basic styles of firearm actions?

single-shot and repeating

What do some states require you to do after a kill?

tag the animal immediately and indicate the date of the kill then begin field dressing

What is choke?

the degree of narrowing at the muzzle end of the shotgun barrel

When do most tree stand falls occur?

when the hunter is climbing up or down a tree

When should you carry arrows in the nocked position?

when you are slowly approaching game

What were passed to conserve wildlife for future generations to enjoy?

wildlife management laws

On the early firearms, what played the role of modern day actions?

locks

Which shot should be avoided by bowhunters because the vital areas are protected by bone from this angle?

quartering-toward?

Unlike conservation, what does preservation emphasize?

saving natural resources

What is the Barrel?

the metal tube that the projectile travels through (ballets travel through the barrels of rifles and handguns but shot travels through the barrel of shotguns)

What is fletching?

the plastic vanes or feathers on an arrow

What is sight alignment?

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

What is the steadiest of the four firing positions? Why?

the prone position because it's the easiest to hold and to master the fundamentals of aiming, breathing, trigger squeeze and following through

What does the Pittman-Robertson Act provide funding for?

the selection, restoration, and improvement of wildlife habitat, and for wildlife management research