Hunters Safety

What is 1 click worth of MOA?

1/2 MOA

how many inches is 1/2 MOA at 25 ft and 100 ft?

25 ft = 1/8 inch, 100 ft = 1/2 inche

When firing a handgun, how far away should you hold it from your Body?

At an arm's length.

Ground blinds

Conceal the hunter on the ground.

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

Full

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

Prone

What are the 4 standard rifle firing positions?

Prone, standing, kneeling and sitting

A bowhunter's quarry is antelope, deer, black bear, or other big game of similar size or smaller. Which shot offers a good chance for a clean kill?

Quartering away

You point a shotgun at a moving target. You swing the gun faster than the target is moving so that the muzzle passes the target. Then you fire. This method of shooting is called

Swing through

Where to hit large game for clean kill.

Vital organs, these organs lie in the chest cavity behind the front shoulder.

Sighting in a rifle means what

adjusting the sights to hit a target at a specific range

Stalking

following tracks to lead you to the type of game you are hunting.

What should be true about any firearm you choose to use for hunting?

has enough power to kill the game quickly and effectively

Why is good markmanship important

is critical for a clean kill

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

range

Posting

sitting or standing in one spot

Still hunting

stopping for long periods to scan and listen for game

What is the standard measurement unit of shooting accuracy?

MOA - minute of angle

What is the sight picture

The sight picture is the image you see when the sights are aligned correctly with the target.

Animals can be identified by four basic characteristics.

Markings, group behavior, movement, sound

Why should you use ear protection when shooting a firearm?

to prevent permanent hearing loss

Why do hunters pattern their shotguns?

to select ammunition with the best performance