Hunter's Safety Study Guide

When turkey hunting, which of the following can be very dangerous?

A.

You are getting ready to carry a firearm on a boat. What is the first step you should take?

B.

What is the only arrowhead that may be used for big game hunting?

Broadhead

What is the number one concern in preventing meat spoilage?

C.

Where should broadheads be kept while traveling to and from the field?

C. in a quiver with a cover

What is sighting in a rifle?

D.

What is the international emergency sign of distress?

D.

Which of the following statement about firearm safeties is true?

D.

What should be worn at all times while climbing a tree and when on a tree stand?

Fall Arrest System

What should you do as soon as possible after the game is harvested?

Field dress it

You remove a firearm from its storage location in your home. How should you handle the firearm?

Immediately point the muzzle in a safe direction.

Why is good marksmanship (accuracy and consistency) important?

It is critical for a clean kill.

These are four primary rules to firearm safety. What is one of these rules?

Keep your finger outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot.

What is the final step in correctly matching the proper ammunition to a firearm?

Match the information on the barrel to the information on the cartridge or shell

Why should bullets never be fired at the water?

They can bounce or ricochet off the water in any direction.

What is a complaint that landowners have about hunters?

They don't get permission to hunt.

What is the hunter's role in wildlife conservation?

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

When do most tree stand falls occur?

When a hunter is climbing up or down a tree

Under most conditions, how long can you survive without water?

about three days

What part of the firearm loads, fires, and ejects the shells or cartridges?

action

What is the best way to stop severe bleeding?

apply direct pressure

What is the best way to pull the trigger on a rifle for a accurate shot?

apply slow, steady pressure until the gun fires

How are shotguns classified?

gauge

Which potential outdoor emergency can be prevented by drinking water, taking frequent breaks, and dressing in layers?

heat exhaustion

Which of the following is the correct sequence of events that takes place when a shotgun, rifle or handgun fires?

pull trigger, firing pin strikes the primer, primer sparks, gunpowder ignites, gunpowder converts to expanding gas, projectile exits the barrel

What causes the bullet to spin as it travels out of the barrel of a rifle or handgun?

rifling

The Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act provides funds for which of the following?

selecting, restoring, and improving wildlife habitats

In which situation should a firearm be unloaded?

when crossing a fence

Why should deer hunters avoid wearing white?

D.

What is the very first step in checking for an obstruction in the barrel of a firearm?

D. point the muzzle in a safe direction

What is the main difference between center fire and rim fire ammunition?

Rim fire ammunition has the primer contained in the rim of the casing

What preparatory step will increase your hunting success and add to your enjoyment of the experience?

becoming educated about the game you will hunt

Teaching others, working with landowners, and cooperating with game wardens is part of which process?

being a responsible sportsman

What is the only kind of powder that should be used in a muzzleloader?

black powder or a synthetic substitute

What are the basic components of ammunition?

case, primer, powder, and projectile

What is the narrowing at the muzzle end of the shotgun barrel called?

choke

What was the primary reason hunting laws were passed?

conserve wildlife for future generations

What is the order of the most common chokes from the tightest to most open?

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

When target shooting with a rifle or pistol, which of the following would make the best backstrip?

grassy hill with earthen bank

What do you call all the environmental requirements that an animal has for survival?

habitat

What should you do if you think you see or hear game running through the brush?

make sure of your target and what's beyond before you shoot

Why should hunters wear daylight fluorescent orange clothing?

other hunters see you more easily

What is the first step in cleaning your firearm?

point the muzzle in a safe direction

While hunting laws preserve wildlife, what do hunter ethics accomplish?

preserve the hunter's opportunity to hunt

Why is hunter education important?

produces knowledgeable and responsible hunters

Of the four standard rifle shooting positions, which is the steadiest?

prone

What is the goal of wildlife conservation?

to ensure the wise use and management of renewable resources

What part of the game animal is the most effective place to shoot?

vital organs

Before you leave on a hunting trip, you should prepare a hunting plan and leave it with a family member of friend What should the hunting plan include?

where you are hunting and when you plan to return

What is the area in which a hunter may shoot safely when hunting in a group?

zone-of-fire