Hunter Ed Test Review

To raise or lower a firearm or bow into an elevated stand, a hunter should use

a haul line.

A responsible and ethical hunter follows

all game laws and regulations.

A responsible and ethical hunter leaves the land

better than he or she found it.

Responsible hunters DO NOT draw attention to themselves by wearing

bloody hunting clothes in public places

An ethical hunter not only tries to

bring home the wild game he or she is seeking but also tries to cause the least amount of pain and suffering to the animal.

When using a firearm or a bow, which shot is the most effective shot angle on deer, antelope and other large game animals.

broadside

If crossing a fence while hunting alone, you should NOT

cross the fence with the firearm held under your arm or lean the firearm against the fence and then cross.

Knowing your firearm's range is critical because it allows you to

determine whether or not you're able to make a clean (and ethical) kill and know the distances your firearm could cause injury.

The worst angle for a shot at the vital organs on a deer is

from the rear end.

If there is another animal behind the one you are hunting, the UNethical thing to do is

go ahead and take the shot and hope to hit both animals, shoot in the air to scare the animals so they move apart or shoot the front animal in the legs.

Good marksmanship is

hitting the spot where you are aiming on your target again and again.

The safest and most important clothing choice for hunting is

hunter orange, blaze orange and daylight fluorescent orange, NOT camouflage.

A Texas Game Warden can

inspect private property for suspected violations of hunting and fishing laws and regulations.

The most ethical way to transport a harvested deer is

packed in an ice chest with the proper tag included.

Responsible hunters ask for

permission from landowners before hunting on their land.

While safely loading or unloading a firearm, you should always

point the muzzle in a safe direction.

Responsible hunters treat both game and non-game animals with

respect

Where and with whom you plan to hunt,

specific directions of the route to your hunting area and when you expect to return home are part of a Hunting Plan that you would leave with a family member or friend.

Firearms should be

stored unloaded, lightly-oiled in a locked location and separate from ammunition.

Unethical ways to transport your harvested deer are

strapped on top of the roof of your car, skinned in the back of a pick up or with the head tied on the front bumper.

When hunters are walking in a group,

they should not stay close together.

If crossing a fence while hunting alone, you should

unload, place the firearm on the ground, muzzle covered, pointed away from you on the other side of the fence, and then cross.

If there is another animal behind the one you are hunting, the ethical thing to do is

wait for the animals to move apart so the one you want is alone and gives you a clear, safe and ethical shot.

A responsible and ethical hunter would NOT

waste meat or any usable parts of the game harvested

When approaching a downed deer or other large animal after your shot,

you should approach cautiously from behind, stop a short distance away and watch the chest cavity for any breathing movement.