Study Guide Chapter 4

When transporting game, be sure to keep it covered to do what? Pg39

To avoid offending others

What was at one time a full time occupation, but now many people do it for enjoyment, recreation & additional income?

Trapping

Use caution when stalking what animal, because the sound you hear may be another hunter calling?

Turkey

When hunting with a group, it is illegal in most states to do what when you kill a game animal?

Use your license on another persons kill

In regards to flushing, when you do what with your pace, your quarry may think it has been detected & be more likely to leave cover? Pg35

Vary

The most effective shots are delivered to which part of an animal?

Vital organs

For bow hunters approaching downed game that is still alive, the only option is placing an arrow in what area? Pg 38

Vitals

If a downed animal appears to be dead, what should you do for a few minutes? Pg37

Watch for rise & fall of the chest cavity & See if the eyes are closed.

Because moister damages meat, don't use excessive amounts of what to clean the cavity? Pg 39

Water

As a general rule when still hunting, you should spend how many times longer being still & observing than walking?

10

You should wait at least how long before trailing a deer, unless the downed deer is in sight?

30-60 minutes

In commercial meat coolers, what is the temperature that a typical deer is aged at? Pg 39

40

Meat will begin to spoil at what temperature? Pg 38

40

It is essential that you understand the _____ of the game you're after & learn how to place a shot for a clean kill.

Anatomy

How can you be certain that a downed game animal is dead?

Animal don't blink when touched

If when approaching downed game, if the animal is still alive, it should be finished with a quick firearm shot to which part of the body? Of 38

Behind the ear

Typically, what type of hunters uses still hunting in unfamiliar terrain or where stands are impractical or forbidden?

Big game

With what type of hunting equipment should a quartering towards & a head-on shot not be taken?

Bow

What shot angle is the preferred shot angle for both firearm & bow hunters for larger game animals?

Broadside

Whatever you are hunting, a basic understanding of an animals what will help you to develop an effective strategy for identifying & tracking? Pg33

Characteristics

If you are searching for a wounded animal and you lose the blood trail, you should in a ______ or ______ pattern and try to pick up the trail again. Pg 37

Circular- grid

What should you use to keep meat clean? Pg 39

Cover with cheesecloth

When referring to the "driving" strategy, who spreads out across a field or woods to push the game out of cover?

Drivers

Which type of hunting strategy involves a group of hunters, some acting as drivers, & others acting as posters? Pg34

Driving

Which type of hunting strategy offers above ground sears or blinds that conceal the hunter above the level of the quarry?

Elevated stands

You should check the condition of what type of stands routinely?

Elevated stands

It is a hunter______ to stop the hunt & search for any wounded animal.

Ethical responsibility

When harvesting a game animal, it is important to keep _____ if required by your game laws. Pg 39

Evidence of sex

Ideally, beginner hunters should seek to the guidance of what on their initial hunt?

Experienced hunter

______ techniques help to cool game be removing entrails, which lower body heat by allowing air into the body cavity. Pg 38

Field dressing

Which type of hunting strategy involves using noise, movement, or dogs to cause game to become nervous & leave cover?

Flushing

Which of the following are not steps that should be taken to prepare for a hunt?

Get to know where others will be hunting on the adjacent lands. & Set up trail cameras & feeders

The success of a drive depends on what, & being familiar with the terrain?

Good organization

What is the cause of meat spoilage? Pg 38

Growth of bacteria

Which of the following would not be found in a games care kit? Pg 38

Hand warmers

Which of the following is not in the code of ethics for trappers? B

Have contracts negotiated prior to trapping with the landowners

A downed deer or other large animal should be approached carefully from above & behind the what?

Head

The most effecting firearm shot for a turkey is to the what?

Head & neck

What type of shot rarely results in a clean kill & ruins a lot of meat?

Head on

What is the number one concern for growth of bacteria? Pg 38

Heat

One sure way to ruin meat is to tie an animal to the hood or roof of a car where it is exposed to______. Pg 39

Heat, exhaust fumes, road salt and airborne dust

What type of dog are used to hunt raccoons & rabbits in the southeast, loins & bears in the west & deer in some states?

Hunting hounds

As a rule, it is best to field dress when? Pg 38

Immediately

When stalking you must remember to do which of the following?

Keep down wind, Stay quite, Stay alert, Remain Patient

Which of the following shot is the most effective if delivered to big game animals?

Lungs

Which of the following is not a sound that can be imitated to draw game to you?

Mating

True sportsmen strive to take game by inflicting a _____ amount of suffering. Pg 36

Minimal

The process of planning usually requires____ time than the hunt itself. Pg 33

More

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

Patience

Which type of dogs are used primarily to upland game birds?

Pointers

When referring to the "driving" strategy, who takes positions at the end of the cover to intercept game.

Posters

The key this hunting strategy is finding a location that allows you to freely swing your firearm or draw your bow? Pg34

Posting

Which type of hunting strategy involves sitting or standing in one spot? Pg34

Posting

Which type of hunting strategy is effective when you know where the game is traveling each day & you're not allowed to use a blind or a stand?

Posting

A successful hunt begins with careful planning & what? Pg32

Preparation

Which of the following is not a classification of the 4 basic animal categories? Pg 32

Primitive birds

Which shot angle is not a good shot for bow hunters on larger game because their massive stomach & intestines will block a clean shot to the lungs or heart? Pg37

Quartering away

_____ shot angle is when your target is facing away from you but at an angle?

Quartering away

______ shot angle is when the animal is facing towards you but at an angle?

Quartering towards

What improves the flavor of game meat? Pg 39

Quick kill

Knowing which angles offer the most & least effective shots. Is an essential part of being a what?

Responsible hunter

Which type of dogs are large, hearty, & used to fetch waterfowl & other game birds?

Retrievers

With what type of hunting equipment should a rear end shot never be taken?

Rifle, Bow & Muzzle loader

What is the angle at which the animal is standing in relation to the hunter? Pg36

Shot angle

Which of the following is not a way that an animal can be identified?

Size

What type of dog is used mainly for flushing?

Spaniels

What type of hunting strategy involves following signs leading to a particular type of game or group of animals, or to close the distance to game already spotted?

Stalking

What type of hunting strategy involves walking stealthily through an animals habitat stopping frequently ?

Still hunting

Which of the following is not a factor of meat spoilage? Pg 38

Stomach and intestinal rupturing

Knowing your quarry is necessary to ensure that you do what? Pg 32

Take legal game

Of all the steps of preparation, educating yourself about what is the most critical in regards to hunting? Pg 32

The game you are hunting