Today's Hunter Study Questions Set 1

Which factor has a significant impact on a firearm's maximum projectile range? a. quarry b. temperature c. altitude d. weather conditions

c. altitude?

In rifles and handguns, the diameter of the bore usually indicates: a. gauge b. cartridge c. choke d. caliber

d. caliber

You are unloading your firearm. You start by pointing the muzzle in a safe direction. What is the NEXT step you should take? a. Put the safety on. b. Open the action. c. Remove the ammunition. d. Check the chamber and the magazine.

a. Put the safety on.

What is the hunter's role in wildlife conservation? a. to help control wildlife populations at a healthy balance for the habitat b. to remove unhealthy animals from game populations c. to share the experience of the outdoors with non-hunters d. to help focus attention on wildlife and the importance of conservation

a. to help control wildlife populations at a healthy balance for the habitat

Always unload a firearm before: a. approaching downed game b. crossing rough terrain c. stalking game d. walking across an open field

b. crossing rough terrain

Which shotgun choke is the most open? a. improved cylinder b. cylinder (unchoked) c. modified d. full

b. cylinder (unchoked)

The best anchor point for drawing a bow: a. is identical for every hunter b. is determined through practice c. provides tension for the bow d. is below the right shoulder for a right-handed hunter

b. is determined through practice

There are four main causes of hunting incidents. Which cause is most likely to lead to accidental discharges and stray shots? a. ignoring firearm safety rules b. lack of control and practice c. judgment mistakes d. mechanical failure

b. lack of control and practice

There are several ways to carry a gun. The trail carry: a. is a good choice when all other hunters are in front of you b. leaves a hand free for balance c. is recommended when walking in snow d. is recommended when walking through brush

b. leaves a hand free for balance

Which type of bow has limbs that curve away from the belly of the bow? a. compound bow b. recurve bow c. longbow d. crossbow

b. recurve bow

It is safe to shoot an arrow when the target is: a. behind heavy brush b. near another person c. in front of a safe backstop d. straight up in the air

c. in front of a safe backstop

Which of the following statements is true? a. When a hang fire or misfire happens, immediately eject the cartridge or shell to clear the chamber. b. Magnum loads should be fired occasionally in all firearms to clean out the barrel. c. A hang fire is when the primer fails to ignite the powder. d. Never carry more than one caliber or gauge of ammunition at the same time.

d. Never carry more than one caliber or gauge of ammunition at the same time.

What is the main difference between centerfire and rimfire ammunition? a. Centerfire ammunition is used for muzzleloaders. b. Centerfire ammunition is limited to low pressure loads. c. Rimfire cartridges are reloadable. d. Rimfire primer is in the rim of the casing.

d. Rimfire primer is in the rim of the casing.

Sighting-in a rifle means: a. lining up the rear and front sights b. determining which eye is dominant c. building good habits for shooting and hunting safety d. adjusting the sights to hit a target at a specific range

d. adjusting the sights to hit a target at a specific range

What parts of your body should have protection whenever you fire a handgun? a. eyes and hands b. eyes and chin c. ears and hands d. ears and eyes

d. ears and eyes

Which two items should always be locked away separately? a. firearms and targets b. firearms and arrows c. firearms and knives d. firearms and ammunition

d. firearms and ammunition

How many people in the U.S. hunt? a. about 50% of the population b. about 35% of the population c. about 20% of the population d. about 5% of the population

d. about 5% of the population

Two duck hunters are seated back-to-back in a boat. How large is the zone-of-fire for each hunter? a. 180 degrees b. 135 degrees c. 90 degrees d. 45 degrees

a. 180 degrees

Which statement about broadheads is true? a. Dress game with great caution until you find all parts of the broadhead. b. Use needle-nose pliers or locking pliers to screw on broadheads. c. Broadheads have a dull edge. d. Broadheads are risk-free.

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

Unlike conservation, what does preservation emphasize? a. carrying capacity b. saving natural resources c. renewing natural resources d. managing natural resources

b. saving natural resources

There are four standard rifle shooting positions. Which position provides the LEAST support? a. prone b. standing c. sitting d. kneeling

b. standing

You are shooting at a moving target. You estimate the length of lead necessary to hit the target. You maintain that lead as you swing with the target. You fire and continue the swing. This method of shooting is called: a. swing-through b. sustained lead c. snap-shooting d. sight alignment

b. sustained lead

To set hunting regulations, wildlife managers monitor habitat conditions. They also monitor: a. herd behavior b. migration activity c. birth and death rates d. overall health

c. birth and death rates

What is sight alignment? a. the foundation for shooting and hunting safety b. what you see when a firearm's sights are aligned correctly with the target c. the process of lining up a firearm's rear and front sights d. what you do to identify your dominant eye

c. the process of lining up a firearm's rear and front sights

Which of the following describes safe handling of a muzzleloader? a. Keep the firearm loaded at all times. b. Use modern smokeless powder instead of black powder. c. Blow down the muzzle to clear dust from the barrel. d. Always point the muzzle in a safe direction.

d. Always point the muzzle in a safe direction.

Clothing can affect your ability to perform safely and responsibly. How should you choose your clothes for a hunting trip? a. Always wear wool clothing. b. Always wear several layers of cotton or polyester clothing. c. Always wear light clothing and a hat. d. Always wear clothing suitable for the weather you expect.

d. Always wear clothing suitable for the weather you expect.

Firearm incidents, rough terrain, climate extremes, and getting lost are examples of: a. what every hunter encounters on every hunting trip b. what some hunters encounter on every hunting trip c. problems that a hunter can't avoid d. hunting risks that a hunter can prepare for

d. hunting risks that a hunter can prepare for

There are four primary rules of firearm safety. One of these rules is: a. Unload a firearm before climbing a fence or tree. b. Unload firearms when not in use. c. Avoid alcoholic beverages before and during shooting d. Be sure of the target, what is in front of it, and what is beyond it

d. Be sure of the target, what is in front of it, and what is beyond it

A firearm safety: a. can take the place of safe firearm handling b. ensures that a firearm will not fire accidentally c. should be released as soon as you spot your quarry d. is a mechanical device that could fail

d. is a mechanical device that could fail

Which of the following factors limits the potential production of wildlife? a. conservation b. preservation c. disease d. edge effect

c. disease

Hunting loses respect as a sport when hunters: a. work to improve others' image of hunters b. become involved in efforts to make hunting a respected sport c. participate in hunting while ignoring the arguments of critics d. teach hunting knowledge and skills to others

c. participate in hunting while ignoring the arguments of critics

What is the international emergency sign for distress? a. flashing a mirror b. marking an X in the snow, grass, or sand c. signaling with a whistle d. three repeats of any signal

d. three repeats of any signal

Aside from being a good marksman, what is the key to making a clean kill? a. luck b. patience c. range d. weather

b. patience

What distance should be used to pattern a shotgun? a. the maximum range of your shotgun b. the distance you expect to be from your quarry c. 50 yards d. 100 yards

b. the distance you expect to be from your quarry?

Which of the following is a building block of good marksmanship? a. practice b. perfect vision c. strength d. fast reflexes

a. practice

Which of the following is a key factor in making a clean kill? a. shooting accurately b. being a trophy-stage hunter c. having good sight alignment d. using your dominant eye

a. shooting accurately

You stumble in the field. The barrel of your firearm dips into the ground. You follow the steps to check for an obstruction in the firearm. After pointing the muzzle in a safe direction, what is the NEXT step? a. Unload the firearm. b. Check for debris in the barrel. c. Remove the obstruction. d. Close the action.

a. Unload the firearm.

All modern firearms have three basic groups of parts. What are these parts? a. action, stock, and barrel b. barrel, action, and trigger c. stock, barrel, and trigger d. barrel, stock, and muzzle

a. action, stock, and barrel

What is the term for continuing to squeeze the trigger after the bullet fires? a. follow through b. trigger squeeze c. breathing d. parallax

a. follow through

You are planning a hunt that will involve strenuous physical activity. Well in advance of the hunt, you should begin to: a. get in shape b. pack your equipment c. stalk your quarry d. load your firearms

a. get in shape

What kind of powder can cause serious injury if used in a muzzleloader? a. modern smokeless powder b. black powder c. Pyrodex® d. Clear Shot

a. modern smokeless powder

You walk quietly through an animal's habitat. You stop often to look and listen for game. This hunting strategy is called: a. still hunting b. stalking c. posting d. trailing

a. still hunting

Three hunters are hunting in a group, side by side. Which of the hunters need to be aware of the safe zones-of-fire? a. only the hunter in the middle b. all three of the hunters c. the hunter on the right d. the hunter on the left

b. all three of the hunters

When you shoulder your shotgun, what part of your body should fit snugly against the stock? a. chin b. cheek c. neck d. arm

b. cheek

How should a downed deer or other large animal be approached? a. from the rear and below the hindquarters b. from above and behind the head c. from below and in front of the head d. from below and in front of the vital organs

b. from above and behind the head

A true hunter: a. avoids joining conservation groups b. understands safe gun handling c. is willing to poach d. primarily works at limiting out

b. understands safe gun handling

A 20-gauge shell is placed in a 12-gauge shotgun. What is the danger? a. The shotgun will not fire. b. The shot will not fly true, causing the hunter to miss the target. c. The shell could lodge in the barrel and cause serious personal injury. d. The shell could cause a misfire.

c. The shell could lodge in the barrel and cause serious personal injury.

Hunter education programs have always taught young hunters: a. the importance of joining a hunting club b. where to look for hunting leases c. firearm and hunting safety d. how to get more state and federal funding

c. firearm and hunting safety

One way of shooting a bow is the bowsight aiming method. This method: a. takes longer to perfect than the instinctive aiming method b. is more versatile than the instinctive aiming method c. requires the ability to accurately judge distances d. allows the shooter to keep both eyes open while aiming the bow

c. requires the ability to accurately judge distances

Which method is recommended for climbing a tree to enter an elevated stand? a. free climbing b. using a free rope attached to the stand c. using a free-standing ladder d. using a fall-arrest system (safety harness)

d. using a fall-arrest system (safety harness)