Hunters Safety Quiz #4
You sit concealed in one spot above the level of your quarry. This hunting strategy uses:
an elevated stand
To take game and minimize its suffering, you must know the ______ of the animal you are hunting.
anatomy
A hunter is planning a strategy for identifying and tracking quarry. To develop an effective strategy, this hunter needs to understand the animal's:
characteristics
All hunters should take several steps to prepare for each hunting trip. Which step will increase your hunting success and add to your enjoyment?
learn about the game you will hunt
Aside from being a good marksman, what is the key to making a clean kill?
patience
Bowhunters should avoid _______ shots, because the vital areas are protected by bone from this angle
quartering-toward
A downed animal is still alive. What should you do if you want to save the head for mounting?
shoot it in the heart-lung area
You are using the still-hunting strategy. How much time should you spend walking versus standing still and observing?
stand still ten as much as you walk
After field dressing game, take steps to protect the meat. One of these steps is:
Cover the body with cheesecloth to keep it clean.
What is the preferred rifle shot for larger game animals, such as elk or bear?
broadside
What should you do as soon as possible after tagging game?
field-dress it
Three factors contribute to spoiled meat after game is harvested. One of these factors is:
heat