Hunters Ed Practice

Most hunters would agree that certain hunting behaviors are ethical. Certain behaviors are unethical. Other behaviors are in a gray area, and each hunter must make a personal choice. Which of the following behaviors is in the gray area?

A hunter baits deer with corn or protein pellets.

Which statement about broadheads is true?

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

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

Look for a natural shelter.

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.

Choose the true statement about steel shot versus lead shot.

Steel shot weighs about one-third less than lead shot.

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

Tie it to the sling

You're ready to shoot a rifle. You should draw a deep breath and then:

exhale halfway

When sighting-in a rifle:

fire the rifle from a solid bench rest

Which shotgun choke is best for hunting a large, slow bird, such as a turkey?

full

What is the number one cause of spoiled meat

heat

After spending several hours outdoors, your skin is pale and clammy. You feel weak and have muscle cramps. These are symptoms of:

heat exhaustion

To make sure a bolt-action firearm is unloaded, you must check the:

open action and magazine

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

prone

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

still hunting

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

the game being hunted

Why do hunters pattern their shotguns?

to select ammunition with the best performance

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

the process of the hunt