Hunter-ed certification exam

The zone-of-fire in front of each hunters spans about:

45 degrees

Which of the following would be a good spot to store firearm?

A cool, clean, and dry location

Which of the following describes safe handling of a muzzleloader?

Always point the muzzle in a safe direction.

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

At arms length

Which of these is one of the firearm safety rules?

Avoid alcoholic beverages before and during shooting.

Rifles, shotguns, and handguns differ mostly based on their:

Barrels and ammunition

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

Be sure of the target and what is beyond it before firing.

What is the correct way to shoulder a shotgun?

Bring the stock all the way up to your cheek and then back to your shoulder.

A firearm safety:

Can fail when least expected due to wear or other factors.

Which type of bow uses wheels and cables and is the most popular bow for hunting and target shooting?

Compound bow

What parts of your body should have protection whenever you shoot any firearm?

Ears and eyes

What does a topographic map show?

Elevations and contours of the land

What have hunter education programs always taught young hunters?

Firearm and hunting safety

Shotguns are classified by:

Gauge

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

Has enough power to kill the game quickly and effectively

Three factors contribute to spoiled meat after game is harvested. One of these factors is:

Heat

HELP refers to the position you should assume in cold water. What does HELP stand for?

Heat Escape Lessening Posture

After spending several hours outdoors, your skin is pale and clammy. Your mouth is dry. You feel weak and have muscle cramps. These are symptoms of

Heat exhaustion

One of the seven principles of the North American model for wildlife conservation states that wildlife is an international resource. What does this mean?

Hunting is controlled by the boarder and province

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.

What is the recommended way to transport a firearm?

In a case

It is safe to shoot an arrow when the target is:

In front of a safe backstop

What is the best way to treat a snakebite?

Keep the victim calm. Take him or her to a hospital.

Wild animals are commonly divided into groups for similar characteristics. The two categories used from mammals are:

Large mammals and small mammals

Which kinda of powder can cause serious injury if used in a muzzleloader?

Modern smokeless powder

The rear end of an arrow has a slotted plastic tip that snaps onto the string and holds the arrow in place. What is the name for this slotted tip?

Nock

Where can you find the hunting regulations for the area where you plan to hunt?

Official state publications

Which type of firearm sight is simple, inexpensive, and standard on most handguns?

Open

What is the first step in cleaning a firearm?

Point the muzzle in a safe direction

Within a firearm, a burning material created pressure to force the bullet or shot out of the barrel. What is this burning material?

Powder

The basic components of cartridges and shotshells are similar. Shot pellets and a bullet are examples of which basic component?

Projectile

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

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

Rimfire primer is in the rim of the casing

What is the first responsibility of the hunter once an animal has been shot?

Search for the animal

A crossbow:

Shoots bolts or shorts arrows

What are the two basic styles of firearm actions?

Single-shot and repeating

What should you use to screw on broadheads ?

Specially designed wrench

Choose the true statement about steel shot versus lead shot.

Steel shot weighs about one-third less than lead shot.

What is true about responsible hunters?

The follow safety rules and guidelines

Three hunters are walking single file. Which of the following would be safe?

The hunter in front uses elbow carry

When you go on a hunting trip, you should leave a hunting plan with someone you trust. What information should the plan include?

The names of any hunting partners

When a rifle fired, a sequence of events takes place. After the firing pin strikes the primer, what is the next event in the sequence?

The primer explodes and ignites the gunpowder.

What is the recommended method for attaching a haul line to a firearm?

Tie it to a sling

Which type of elevated stand does not need a tree?

Tower

There are several ways to carry a firearm. Which technique should you use when you at need to fire quickly?

Two-handed or ready carry

Which of the following describes safe handling of a firearm?

Unload and case the firearm before transporting it.

You are carrying a firearm. Before crossing a fence, the first thing you should do is:

Unload the firearm

What is critical when selecting the ammunition for a firearm?

Using the correct cartridge or shotshell

You get lost in extremely cold weather. you are unable to start a fire. Which of the following is the best way to survive?

Wrap up in a thermal foil blanket.

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

black powder or synthetic substitute

How can you show respect for other hunters?

by sharing your knowledge and skill with other hunters

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

which shotgun choke is the most open?

cylinder (unchoked)

Sighting-in a rifle helps the shooter:

determine problems with firing technique

what is good marksmanship?

hitting the target accurately and consistently

The best anchor point for drawing a bow:

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?

lack of control and practice

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

Most bowstrings have a small brass band to mark the correct position for nocking the arrow. What is the name for this band?

nocking point

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

prone

Hunters reduce surplus wildlife populations. Hunters play an additional role in wildlife management by:

providing wildlife managers with information from the field

A hunter may have allergies, asthma, a heart condition, excess weight, or poor physical conditioning. These conditions:

should be considered before planning a hunting trip

You get lost and find yourself in survival mode. Your priorities are shelter, fire, and:

signal

You nock an arrow with the bow parallel to the ground. The cock feather should be pointing:

straight up

Why were hunting laws passed?

to conserve wildlife

How long can you survive without food?

two weeks or more

What is sight picture?

what you see when a firearm's sights are aligned correctly with the target

when you know a firearm's effective killing range, you can determine:

when a shot will give a clean kill

Which material provides warmth even when wet?

wool

You are hunting in a group. It is safe for you to shoot the area called the:

zone of fire

Two duck hunters are seated back-to-back in a boat. How large is the zone-of-fire for each hunter?

180 degrees

Which group is a primary supporter of hunter education?

International Hunter Education Association-USA

Choose the true statement about alcohol and hunting.

It's never safe to drink alcohol while hunting.

One way to help keep animals and habitats healthy is to make sure the number of animals never exceeds the habitat's carrying capacity. This is the job of:

wildlife managers

To take game and minimize its suffering, you must know the ______ of the animal you are hunting.

anatomy

When patterning a shotgun, what is a sufficient percentage of pellets within a 30-inch circle?

at least 55% of the load, with even distribution

There are several ways to carry a gun. The elbow carry:

can cause the gun to snag in brushy terrain

Which of the following factors limits the potential production of wildlife?

disease

How should you hold a handgun for maximum accuracy?

high on the grip with 2 hands

Which of the following is the best way to make sure you have the proper ammunition for your firearm?

match the information on the firearm's barrel to the information on the cartridge or shotshell before you shoot

What is a first step for both loading in unloading a firearm?

point the muzzle in a safe direction

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

vital organs

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?

unload the firearm

Hunters tend to pass through five stages of development. What is the focus during the sportsman stage?

the total hunting experience

Why should hunters wear daylight fluorescent orange clothing?

to be more visible to other hunters

Which part of a modern firearm has the same function as the lock on a muzzleloader?

action

Some hunting behaviors are governed by hunting laws. Other behaviors have to do with ethics. Which of the following behaviors is illegal issue rather than an ethical use?

A hunter continues hunting after reaching the bad limit

What is the safest device to use while climbing a tree or in a tree stand?

Full-body harness