Hunter Safety course
When hunting from a tree stand you should always wear
A full body safety harness
When hunting on private property with permission the hunter should leave the land
As they found it
You should always _ before hunting on private property
Ask permission
Hunter Education Is important because it
Improves hunter behavior and reduces hunting related injuries
You should assume that every gun
Is loaded
What is the safety on a firearm?
It is a mechanical device that can fail
Who pays the most for wildlife conservation?
Licensed hunters
What are the 4 main types of bows?
Longbow, Recurve, Crossbow, and Compound
When unloading your firearm you should always
Make sure the firearm is pointed in a safe direction
When is it OK to use a rifle scope as binoculars
Never
One of the primary purposes of wildlife laws are to
Protect game animals from being over harvested
What are the grooves the cause a bullet to spin
Rifling
What is the first symptom of hypothermia?
Shivering
The most important thing to do if you get lost is
To Stop Don't Panic and Think Before You Act
What year was the first deer season?
1933
What are the five carry types
2 handed carry, cradle carry, shoulder carry, trail carry, and elbow carry.
What is the number of hunters in Oklahoma
251,000
What grades is The Oklahoma Archery in schools designed for?
4th through 12th
What does ACCT stand for?
A assume that every gun is loaded C control the direction of the muzzle point the gun is a safe direction T trigger finger keep your finger OFF the trigger until ready to fire T target be certain of your target and of what's behind it
Name one piece of signaling equipment you should bring with you to the field
A whistle
What should you do before cleaning a firearm?
Always make sure the firearm is unloaded
The more you hunt, the more likely you are to have an accidental discharge. How do you make sure it doesn't kill or injure someone?
Always point your firearm in a safe direction
What are 2 things responsible hunters do
Always thinks of safety first and follow laws and regulations and insists that his or her companions
What should you do before crossing a fence or other obstacles
Always unload the firearm
What should you do to all firearms before bringing them into your home
Always unload them
What is the biggest hazard of tree stands?
An accidental fall
You should remember that black powder is
An explosive
One of the main reasons some people oppose hunting is
Because of the bad behavior of some hunters
When should tree stands be checked for wear and damage
Before each use.
The 5 action types are
Bolt action Break action Pump action Lever action and the semi-auto action
The four main parts of rifle cartridges are
Bullet cartridge case gunpowder and primer
What is the part of the barrel that determines the pattern
Choke
Responsible hunters strive for
Clean one shot harvest
What should you NOT wear to avoid hypothermia?
Cotton
This piece of equipment protects the hunter and other people from contact with broadheads
Covered quiver
Define Trespassing
Entering someone's property without permission
True or False: keeping children ignorant about firearms will prevent accidents
False
True or False: the cradle carry is the safest firearm carrying position?
False
What are 2 things you should do after tagging a harvested animal to prevent the meat from spoiling?
Field dressing and cooling it down
When loading a muzzle loader the bullet or shot must be
Firmly seated against the patch
A responsible hunter is __ for their actions
Fully accountable
What are the 5 kinds of tree stands?
Hang on stands, climbing stands, ladder stands, self supporting stands, and homemade permanent stands in trees
What should you use to get your bow or firearm in and out of a tree stand?
Haul line
What is the safest color to wear while hunting
Hunter orange
When do you know the firearm is in a safe direction?
If it went off nobody would get hurt
What do you do if you go hunting with a friend and your friend refuses to follow the rules for proper firearm safety?
Immediately tell them your concerns and refuse to hunt with them unless they follow the rules
To become a good archer one must practice and develop the important skill of
Judging distance
What is the best method for storing firearms and ammunition in your home
Keep them locked separately in a cabinet or safe
You should wear
Layers of synthetic or wool clothing
The barrel of any firearm should be examined after a fall to
Make sure there's snow dirt or mud in it
The most important thing we can do to make sure we have wild life in the future is
Manage and Increase wildlife habitat
To find out if a muzzle loader is loaded you would use the
Marked ramrod
Should you use drugs or alcohol before or during shooting?
NO IT IS DANGEROUS NEVER DO IT
When should you assume you are alone in the woods
Never
When hunting using zones of fire who can shoot at game behind the hunters?
No one the area behind the hunters is off limits
Ammunition should be the proper size for the firearm which has its gauge or caliber stamped on
On the outside of the barrel
Every hunter that is on the water should wear a
Personal floatation device
When carrying a gun you should always
Point the muzzle in a safe direction
In Oklahoma most of the land where wild game can be found is
Privately owned
Benefits that can be taken away are called
Privileges
What colors should you avoid wearing while hunting turkeys?
Red white or blue
The difference in rights and privileges is
Rights cannot be taken away from you except under extreme conditions and privileges can be taken away if you fail to follow the conditions of the privilege
What are the 5 resources founding a sound habitat?
Shelter food water space and arrangment
What is the first symptom of hypothermia
Shivering
Poaching game is
Taking game illegally
What carry provision has the best muzzle control
The 2 handed carry
In Oklahoma what state agency is responsible for managing wildlife
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
Carrying capacity is
The amount of wildlife a habitat can support throughout the year
When handling a fire arm you should always control
The direction of the muzzle
When picking up or accepting a firearm from another persons always make sure
The firearm is unloaded
Who does the wildlife in Oklahoma belong to?
The people of Oklahoma
Who is responsible for the safe handling of a firearm?
The person holding the firearm
The person responsible for the proper care and use of a harvested game animal is
The person who harvested it
What is the most accurate shooting position
The prone position
What does the Pittman-Robertson act help fund?
The wildlife conservation act
True or False Accidents can happen when climbing in and out of a tree stand
True
True or False: Before climbing a tree to get into your tree stand you should always check the steps to make sure they are safely fastend
True
True or False: Deer and turkey must be tagged immediately after harvest
True
True or False: always check for yourself whether or not a gun is loaded.
True
True or False: ammunition should be stored in its original box
True
What does good wildlife management benefit
Wildlife and the people of Oklahoma
Never take a shot unless
You are aware of the target and what's behind it