Hunter Education Test
A hunter who drinks alcohol before or during the hunt is more likely to:
have a hunting accident
What color is the safest choice when hunting?
hunter orange
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 does the safety do?
keeps the firearm from firing
How do you avoid hypothermia?
layer your clothing
When should a firearm be unloaded?
when crossing a fence
The 3 basic parts of a modern firearm are
action, stock, and barrel.
What is the muzzle?
The end of the barrel where the round leaves the weapon.
Two hunters are duck hunting in a boat. What is the safest position?
back to back
What might happen if you put a smaller cartridge in a larger gun?
explosion
What should be worn at all times while climbing a tree or in a tree stand?
fall arrest system
What is the first step for both loading and unloading a firearm?
point the muzzle in a safe direction
What chemical compound causes the gunpowder to explode?
primer
There are several ways to carry a firearm while hunting. Which carry gives the best control?
two handed to ready position
What does it mean to be a responsible hunter?
you follow game laws and establish good hunting tactics
