Hunter Education FINAL REVIEW

The safest and most important clothing choice for hunting is ___ clothing.

Fluorescent orange.

Unlike still hunting, stalking involves__.

Following signs left by the animal.

Responsible hunters__.

Keep firearms out of sight when not hunting.

The first step to becoming a responsible hunter is :

Knowing your firearm and how to use it safely.

The first step to becoming a responsible hunter is__.

Knowing your firearm and how to use it safely.

What is the safest way to float if your small craft capsizes?

Let go of your craft and swim crosswise to the current.

Wildlife conservation ensures that__.

Renewable resources can replenish themselves indefinitely.

__ is the most important ingredient in learning about hunting and hunting ethically.

Responsibility.

A PWC capsizes. What is the best way to roll the PWC to turn it upright?

Roll the PWC according to the decal on the craft.

When a safe muzzle control is used, the field carry that provides the best control is___.

Two-handed carry.

Good hunting ethics are not___.

Usually covered by written laws.

You are getting ready to fuel your boat. You tie the boat to the fuel dock. What should your passengers do before you start fueling?

Step onto the dock away from the boat.

To minimize the risk of a firearm accident in the home, you should never___.

Store the firearm and ammunition together.

Which shotgunning technique is best for a beginning hunter and is performed by pointing at a moving target, then moving past it and firing?

Swing-through

A hunter's zone of fire is___.

The area in which a hunter can safely shoot.

___ would not be an essential part of a hunting plan that you would leave with a family member or friend.

The number of game you plan to harvest.

When sighting in and practicing with your rifle or shotgun before hunting, be sure to use___.

The same ammunition you plan to use while hunting.

The international emergency sign signal for distress is___.

Three of anything: example : 3 shots.

If operating a boat under sale, you must give way to any boat not under command, any boat restricted its ability to maneuver or a boat engaged in commercial fishing, true or false?

True.

True or false? A sailboat that does not have its sales out and is using an auxiliary engine to power the boat is classified as a power boat.

True.

True or false? A sailboat that is under sail means that the sales are up and the wind is propelling the boat.

True.

A responsible and ethical hunter would not___.

Waste meat and usable parts of the game harvested.

You are getting ready for a short daytime outing on the water. What is the most important information to tell a responsible person?

Where you will be boating and when you plan to return.

__ should be worn at all times while climbing a tree and when on a tree stand.

A safety harness.

If well boating at night you see only a green light, you know you are encountering:

A sailboat under sale and you must give way.

If operating a powerboat, you must give way to all of these situations except:

A sailboat under sale unless it is overtaking.

The three basic parts of a modern firearm are__.

Action, stock, and barrel.

How does alcohol affect the body while boating?

Alcohol has a slightly greater effect than on land.

Firearms should be stored unloaded, lightly oiled in a locked location, and away from___.

Ammunition.

All handguns should be fired at ___ length.

Arms.

You should use only ammunition that exactly matches the caliber or gauge specifications marked on the ___of your firearm.

Barrel.

The proper powder to use in the muzzleloader is__.

Black powder or synthetic substitute.

A ___ shot is the most effective shot on deer, antelope, and other large animals.

Broadside.

A responsible Texas hunter is careful, courteous, considerate, and ___.

Capable.

Broadheads used for big game and hunting should be___.

Carried in a covered quiver.

A true sportsman not only strives to bring home the wild game he or she is seeking but also strives to __ the animal.

Cause the minimal amount of suffering on.

___ does not cause meat to spoil.

Cold.

If three hunters are walking in a single file line, it is acceptable for the hunter in the center to use the___.

Cradle carry.

Knowing your firearm's range is critical- it allows you to___.

Determine whether or not you are able to make a clean kill. Know at what distances your firearm could cause injury.

Bleeding should be controlled by applying ___ to the wound.

Direct pressure.

While boating, you see a red flag with a diagonal white stripe. What does this flag mean?

Diver underwater in the immediate area.

According to Aldo Leopold, the father of wildlife management, ethical behavior is:

Doing the right thing when no one else is watching, even when going the wrong thing is legal.

Hypothermia can be prevented by___.

Dressing properly.

A common error when hunting birds with a shotgun is__.

Failing to align the sights on the target properly and then take a deep breath.

Exhaust outlets are often located in the area under a boats swim platform. This area should be strictly off-limits. What is the danger if a swimmer and tears this area?

Fatal carbon monoxide poisoning.

The U.S. Fish and wildlife service provides federal aid to the Texas parks and wildlife department to support a variety of hunting-related projects, including hunter education, through the___.

Federal aid in wildlife restoration or PITTMAN-ROBERTSON ACT.

If while boating at night you see a red and white like you must:

Give way to the other boat and take evasive action to avoid collision.

To get your firearm in an elevated stand safely, ___.

Haul up the unloaded firearm after you have secured yourself in the stand.

The most effective place to shoot an animal in the vital organs, which are the ___ and ___.

Heart and lungs.

Understanding the anatomy of the animal you are hunting will help you.

Hit a vital organ or clean shot.

Good marksmanship is___.

Hitting your target accurately and consistently.

You should always plan your hunt and__.

Hunt your plan.

Causing an accident by mistaking another person for game is an example of a ___.

Hunter judgement mistake.

What device on a boat is most important to prevent propeller strike injuries?

Ignition safety switch lanyard.

If the game requires it, a tag should be completed and secured to the animal___.

Immediately after the kill.

A safety is located around the receiver of the firearm and ___.

Is a device that blocks the action to prevent accidental firing.

The action of a firearm is made up of parts that___.

Load, unload, fire, and eject the cartridge or shotshell.

___ is not a safe way to transport a firearm.

Loaded and in a gun rack in the rear window.

An unsafe practice when using a muzzleloader is___.

Loading directly from a horn, flask, or other container.

If uploading at night you see a green and white light, you must:

Maintain course and speed, but keep aware of the outer boat.

Do you WhiteLight located at the highest point possible on a sailboat is called the:

Masthead light.

A motorboat and PWC are meeting head- on. Which one is the stand-on vessel?

Neither.

How many charges should you load in a muzzleloader at a time?

One charge.

It is critical that you know about the game you are hunting because___.

Only one sex of the game you are hunting may be legal.

What is the cause of most boating accidents?

Other boats.

A passenger on a small boat falls overboard. how should this person be pulled back onto the boat?

Over the eastern with the engine turned off.

When approaching a downed deer or other large animal, you should___.

Pause above and behind the animal's head and watch the chest cavity for any movement.

When hunting from a boat, it is best to always wear a ___.

Personal floatation device ( PFD).

If crossing a fence while hunting alone, you should ___.

Place the gun on the other side of the fence with the muzzle pointed away from you, then cross.

When cleaning your firearm, the first step is to__.

Point the muzzle in a safe direction and then make sure it is unloaded.

To safely load and unload your firearm, you should always___.

Point the muzzle in a safe direction. Put the safety on if not already on.

When A sailboat under sale and a powerboat me in a crossing situation, which boat is the giveway boat?

Power boat.

After the firing pin strikes the primer of the ammunition igniting the powder and causing it to burn, what pushes the projectile down the barrel?

Pressure from expanding gas.

A primary objective of hunter education programs is to___.

Produce knowledgeable, responsible and involved hunters.

A primary objective of hunter education is to___.

Produce safe, responsible, knowledgeable and involved hunters.

Of the four standard rifle shooting positions, the steadiest is the___.

Prone.

To load or unload your firearm safely, you should always ___.

Put the safety on. Point the muzzle in a safe direction.

When docking your boat you should:

Put your boat fenders to cushion the stop. Approach into the wind.

You are preparing to tow an outboard boat. What should you do to prevent damage to the engine while on the road?

Raise the engine and secure it.

A good safety rule to follow when shooting a bow is___.

Release an arrow only when the path to the target and beyond is clear.

What should you do immediately if a boat motor catches fire?

Shut off the fuel supply if possible.

What is a good safety precaution when fueling your boat?

Sniff for fumes after fueling your boat before starting the engine.

A habitat for wildlife must include___.

Space, arrangement, food, cover, and water.

The proper technique for pulling the trigger when shooting a rifle is to___.

Squeeze the trigger slowly.

When hunting, accuracy with your firearm is critical for___.

A clean kill.

You are operating a PWC . what will happen if you shut off the engine?

You will keep going in the same direction with no steering control.