Hunter ed Exam
Under most conditions, how long can you survive without water?
2 weeks
what is the preferred rifle shot for big game
Broadside shot angle
Which statement about broadheads is true?
Dress game with great caution until you find all parts of the broadhead.
After spending several hours outdoors, your skin is pale and clammy. You feel weak and have muscle cramps. These are symptoms of:
Frostbite
Which shotgun choke is the best for hunting large, slow bird, such as a turkey
Full choke
While outdoors, you drink plenty of water, take frequent breaks, and shed layers as you warm up. These are steps to prevent:
Heat exhaustion
Choose the true statement about dressing in layers.
Layers offer superior insulation.
Which of the following describes a proper way to prepare for a hunting trip?
Learn as much as you can about the hunting area before you arrive.
What is the FINAL step in correctly matching ammunition to a firearm?
Match the information on the barrel to the information on the cartridge or shotshell.
Which statement about muzzleloaders is true?
Muzzleloaders are early firearms that are loaded from the open end.
Preservation
Preventing hunting a endanger animal is what
What is the main difference between centerfire and rimfire ammunition?
Rimfire primer is in the rim of the casing.
A responsible and ethical hunter would not _____________________
Waste meat and usable parts of the game harvested
Rifles, shotguns, and handguns differ mostly based on their:
barrel and ammo
What is the preferred rifle shot for larger game animals, such as elk or bear?
broadside
What are the basic parts of ammunition?
case, primer, powder, and projectile
What is the name for the narrowing at the muzzle end of a shotgun barrel?
choke
Which shotgun choke is the most open?
cylinder(unchocked)
Shotguns are classified by:
gauge
After spending several hours outdoors, your skin is dry, hot, and flushed. Your pupils are dilated. You have a rapid, weak pulse. Your breathing is shallow. These are symptoms of:
heat stroke
Where should broadheads be kept while traveling to and from the field?
in a quiver with a cover
A firearm safety:
is a mechanical device that could failscan fail when least expected due to wear or other factorscan be bumped from the safe position
The "T" in T.A.B.+K is "Treat every firearm as if it were _________."
loaded
The "A" in T.A.B.+K is "Always keep the _________ in a safe direction."
muzzle
You are hunting with others. Which two factors are most important in choosing how to carry your firearm?
muzzle control and terrain
What is the first step in cleaning a firearm?
point the muzzle in a safe direction
Bowhunters should avoid _______ shots, because the vital areas are protected by bone from this angle
quartering-toward
Bullets spin when shot from a rifle or handgun. What causes this spinning?
rifling
What are the two basic styles of firearm actions?
single-shot and repeating
What should be used to screw on broadheads?
specially designed wrench
There are four standard rifle firing positions. Which position provides the LEAST support?
standing
Which type of sight is most accurate and give the best view of the target?
telescopic
What do contour intervals on a topographic map show?
the steepness of the terrain
What is the 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
When should you carry arrows in the nocked position?
when you are slowly approaching game
What legal requirements must you consider when selecting a firearm for hunting?
Caliber or Gauge
What is the correct treatment for first-degree or second-degree burns with closed blisters?
First- and second-degree burns with closed blisters are best treated with cold water.
What part of wildlife management involves setting daily and seasonal time limits, bag limits, and legal methods for taking wildlife?
Hunting regulations
You are loading your firearm. You start by pointing the muzzle in a safe direction. What is the NEXT step you should take?
Open the action and make sure the barrel is unobstructed.
When a shotgun fires, a sequence of events takes place. After the hunter pulls the trigger, what is the next event in the sequence?
The firing pin strikes the primer.
When a rifle fires, 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 sparks the gunpowder.
What is the correct treatment for second-degree or third-degree burns with open blisters?
Wrap with loose, dry dressing
You need to clear an obstruction from your firearm. What is the proper tool to use?
a cleaning rod
Which part of the firearm loads, fires, and ejects shells or cartridges?
action
All modern firearms have three basic groups of parts. What are these parts?
action,stock,barrel
To take game and minimize its suffering, you must know the ______ of the animal you are hunting.
anatomy
In rifles and handguns, the diameter of the bore usually indicates:
caliber
_____ is a term that describes the size of a rifle or handgun bore. This term also describes the size of cartridges used with different bores.
caliber
Which type of bow uses wheels and cables, and is the most popular bow for hunting and target shooting?
compound bow
What should be worn at all times while climbing a tree or in a tree stand?
fall arrest system
What should you do as soon as possible after tagging game?
field-dress it
What is a safe way to unload a muzzleloader?
fire it into backstop
Responsible hunters:
follow safety rules and guidelines
Which shotgun choke has the tightest shot pattern?
full
There are four main causes of hunting incidents. One of these causes is:
hunter judgement mistakes
There are several ways to carry a gun. The shoulder carry is a good choice:
if all hunters are in front of you
Which two shotgun chokes are best for hunting small, fast, close birds?
improved cylinder and modified
Which type of bow has straight limbs that form an arc when strung?
longbow
What kind of powder can cause serious injury if used in a muzzleloader?
modern smokeless powder
To make sure a bolt-action firearm is unloaded, you must check the:
open-action and magazine
Within a firearm, a burning material creates 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. Which basic component is a bullet and shot pellets?
projectile
There are four standard rifle firing positions. Choose the steadiest.
prone
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 thermal foil blankets
Two duck hunters are seated back-to-back in a boat. How large is the zone-of-fire for each hunter?
180 degrees
Which of the following is a goal of hunter education?
produce knowledgeable, responsible, and involved hunters