Hunter Safety 3
Clothing can affect your ability to perform safely and responsibly. How should you choose your clothes for a hunting trip?
Always wear clothing suitable for the weather you expect.
Which statement about arrows is true?
An arrow is as deadly as a bullet.
HELP refers to the position you should assume in cold water. What does HELP stand for?
Heat Escape Lessening Posture
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.
For safety, a firearm should be stored:
In a locked location, away from the ammunition
Which of the following statements is true?
Never carry more than one caliber or gauge of ammunition at the same time.
What is the main difference between centerfire and rimfire ammunition?
Rimfire primer is in the rim of the casing.
Choose the true statement about steel shot versus lead shot.
Steel shot weighs about two-thirds as much.
A 20-gauge shell is placed in a 12-gauge shotgun. What is the danger?
The shell could lodge in the barrel and cause serious personal injury
One way of shooting a bow is the instinctive aiming method. What is true about this method?
This method takes longer to perfect than the bowsight method.
What is the recommended method for attaching a haul line to a firearm?
Tie it to the sling.
There are four primary rules of firearm safety. One of these rules is:
Treat every firearm with the respect due a loaded gun.
What should you do if you fall overboard into cold water?
Try to reboard your boat, even if it is swamped.
Which of the following describes safe handling of a firearm?
Unload and case the firearm before transporting it.
You are getting ready to carry a firearm on a boat. What is the first step you should take? Hand the firearm to a person in the boat. Put the firearm's safety on. Unload the firearm and keep the action open. Place the firearm in the rear of the boat with its muzzle facing forward.
Unload the firearm and keep the action open.
Which of the following would be a good spot to store ammunition?
a cool, dry location
What group sets hunting regulations in most states?
a wildlife management agency
Which part of the firearm loads, fires, and ejects shells or cartridges? stock action barrel trigger
action
Two hunters are duck hunting in a boat. What is the safest position?
back-to-back
Rifles, shotguns, and handguns differ mostly based on their:
barrel and ammo
Rifles, shotguns, and handguns differ mostly based on their: barrels and ammunition barrels and safeties actions and stocks actions and ammunition
barrels and ammunition
How can you show respect for non-hunters?
by transporting animals without displaying them
______ 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
Carrying capacity:
can be changed by nature or humans
What are the basic parts of ammunition? case, primer, powder, and projectile case, powder, wad, and slug case, powder, projectile, and wad case, powder, projectile, and shot
case, primer, powder, and projectile
when you shoulder your shotgun, what part of your body should fit snugly against the stock?
cheek
Always unload a firearm before: approaching downed game crossing rough terrain stalking game walking across an open field
crossing rough terrain
True north and magnetic north are not the same. The difference between them is called:
deflection
you're ready to shoot a rifle. You should draw a deep breath and then:
exhale halfway
When sighting-in a rifle:
fire the rifle from a solid bench rest
Which two items should always be locked away separately?
firearms and ammunition
Which type of arrowhead spears fish and secures them until landed with an attached line?
fish point
Which shotgun choke has the tightest shot pattern?
full
Which is the safest device to use while climbing a tree or in a tree stand?
full-body harness
Shotguns are classified by:
gauge
Shotguns are classified by: caliber bore choke gauge
gauge
To survive, every animal needs a proper arrangement of food, water, cover, and space. These items make up the animal's:
habitat
what is good marksmanship?
hitting the target accurately and consistently
There are four main causes of hunting incidents. One of these causes is:
hunter judgment mistakes
Firearm incidents, rough terrain, climate extremes, and getting lost are examples of:
hunting risks that a hunter can prepare for
Where should broadheads be kept while traveling to and from the field?
in a quiver with a cover
The bullets for a rifle or handgun are commonly made out of:
lead
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
A compass always points to:
magnetic north
To make sure a bolt-action firearm is unloaded, you must check the:
open-action and magazine
the fourth rule of firearm safety is "keep your finger ___ until ready to shoot."
outside the trigger guard
Safety rule violations can cause hunting incidents. An example of a safety rule violation is:
pointing the muzzle in an unsafe direction
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. Which position is best for learning the fundamentals of shooting?
prone
there are four standard rifle firing positions. choose the steadiest.
prone
What is the best prevention against careless behavior when hunting? self-esteem self-control self-respect self-denial
self-control
What are the two basic styles of firearm actions?
single-shot and repeating
You are shooting at a moving target. You raise the shotgun and point where you think the target will be when the shot arrives. This method of shooting is called:
snap-shooting
There are four standard rifle firing positions. Which position provides the LEAST support?
standing
Choose the true statement about steel shot versus lead shot.
steel shot weighs about 2/3 as much
Which type of sight is most accurate and give the best view of the target? telescopic bead open aperture (peep)
telescopic
Which of the following is a factor in determining a zone-of-fire?
the game being hunted
Why must you learn to recognize key characteristics of the animal you're hunting?
to avoid taking illegal game or non-game animals
Why should you aim with your dominant eye?
to increase your accuracy
Why do hunters pattern their shotguns?
to select ammunition with the best performance
What might cause a shotgun to explode?
using the wrong shotshell in your shotgun
You get lost and find yourself in survival mode. Your priorities are shelter, fire, and:
water
When you know a firearm's effective killing range, you can determine:
when a shot can give a clean kill.
When should a hunter wear a fall-arrest system?
whenever the hunter is off the ground
Which material provides warmth even when wet?
wool
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. gauge caliber shot charge action
caliber
Which statement about broadheads is true?
dress game with great caution until you find all parts of the broadhead
The zone-of-fire in front of each hunters spans about:
45 degrees
Which of the following describes safe handling of a firearm? Lean the firearm against a vehicle. Unload and case the firearm before transporting it. Transport the firearm in a window gun rack whenever possible. Leave the firearm in plain sight in an unoccupied vehicle to deter thieves.
Unload and case the firearm before transporting it.
You need to check for an obstruction in your firearm. What is the FIRST step you should take?
Unload the firearm.
A downed animal appears to be dead. What should you do before approaching this animal?
Wait a short distance away. Watch for any rise and fall of the animal's chest.
Within a firearm, a burning material creates pressure to force the bullet or shot out of the barrel. What is this burning material?
powder
When do bowsights work best?
when the distance is known
What is the BEST prevention for frostbite?
avoid severe weather
Three factors contribute to spoiled meat after game is harvested. One of these factors is:
heat
You need to haul your firearm into a tree stand. What is the first step you should take?
Unload the firearm and open the action.
A firearm safety:
is a mechanical device that could fail
Which type of bow has straight limbs that form an arc when strung?
longbow
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
You are hunting with others. Which two factors are most important in choosing how to carry your firearm?
muzzle control and terrain
You are unloading your firearm. You start by pointing the muzzle in a safe direction. What is the NEXT step you should take?
Put the safety on.
Each rifle or handgun is designed to be used with a specific type of:
cartidge
which shotgun choke is the most open?
cylinder (unchocked)
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
Which of the following is a building block of good marksmanship?
practice
Hunting laws preserve wildlife. Hunter ethics preserve:
the opportunity to hunt
When you know a firearm's effective killing range, you can determine: which animals you can hunt which stance to use when shooting whether you are aiming at the target when a shot will give a clean kill
when a shot will give a clean kill
There are four primary rules of firearm safety. One of these rules is: Keep firearms loaded and ready to shoot at all times. Keep your finger outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot. Treat an unloaded gun without concern for safety. Make sure the barrel and action are clear of obstructions before shooting.
Keep your finger outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot.
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
Two duck hunters are seated back-to-back in a boat. How large is the zone-of-fire for each hunter?
180 degrees
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?
Check for debris in the barrel.
Why is good marksmanship important?
Good marksmanship is critical for a clean kill.
Which of the following is a proper way to treat hypothermia?
Replace wet clothing with dry clothing.
Which statement concerning rare, threatened, or endangered species is true?
These species are fully protected by law.
Which part of the firearm loads, fires, and ejects shells or cartridges?
action
What is the term for continuing to squeeze the trigger after the bullet fires?
follow through
Sighting-in a rifle helps the shooter:
determine problems with shooting technique
What should you do as soon as possible after tagging game?
field dress it
Which two items should always be locked away separately? firearms and targets firearms and arrows firearms and knives firearms and ammunition
firearms and ammunition
Which two shotgun chokes are best for hunting small, fast, close birds?
improved cylinder and modified
A telescopic sight (or scope):
gathers light to magnify a target
You are hunting in a group. It is safe for you to shoot in the area called the: firing lane shooting alley zone-of-fire game zone
zone-of-fire
___ 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
All modern firearms have three basic groups of parts. What are these parts?
action, stock, barrel
Most hunters would agree that certain hunting behaviors are ethical. Certain behaviors are unethical. Other behaviors are in a gray area, and each hunter must make a personal choice. Which of the following behaviors is in the gray area?
A hunter baits deer with corn or protein pellets.
Don't panic if you get lost. Never leave camp without fire-starting equipment. Always bring a map and compass. Always tell someone where you are going. These are:
rules of survival
All hunters should take several steps to prepare for each hunting trip. Which step will help ensure that you take only legal game?
learn about your quarry
What type of shotgun pellets are allowed for waterfowl hunting in the U.S.?
steel
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 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 the first step in cleaning a firearm? Clean from the breech end. Point the muzzle in a safe direction. Field strip the firearm. Use cleaning solvents in a well-ventilated area.
Point the muzzle in a safe direction.
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.
Three hunters are walking side by side. Which of the following would be safe? The hunter in the center uses the trail carry. The hunter in the center uses the cradle carry. All three hunters point their guns to the right. The hunter on the right points his or her gun to the left.
The hunter in the center uses the trail carry.
How often should a firearm be cleaned to keep it in top condition?
after each use
Which factor has a significant impact on a firearm's maximum projectile range?
altitude
sighting-in a rifle means:
lining up the rear and front sights.
It is safe to shoot an arrow when the target is:
Be sure of the target, what is in front of it, and what is beyond it.
There are several ways to carry a gun. The shoulder carry is a good choice:
if all other hunters are in front of you
To make sure a bolt-action firearm is unloaded, you must check the: magazine and trigger open action and magazine open action and muzzle muzzle and trigger
open action and magazine
There are four main causes of hunting incidents. One of these causes is: hunter judgment mistakes crowded hunting grounds using the wrong gunpowder target practice
hunter judgment mistakes
Hunting loses respect as a sport when hunters:
participate in hunting while ignoring the arguments of critics
What is the first step in cleaning a firearm?
point the muzzle in a safe direction
You wait for game while sitting or standing in one spot. This hunting strategy is called:
posting
You point a shotgun at a moving target. You swing the gun faster than the target is moving, so that the muzzle passes the target. Then you fire. This method of shooting is called:
swing-through
what distance should be used to patter a shotgun?
the distance you expect to be from your quarry
Which of the following is a factor in determining a zone-of-fire? the range of the firearms being used the game being hunted how many hunters in the group are aiming at the target whether the hunters in the group are wearing daylight fluorescent orange
the game being hunted
Which of the following is a symptom of hypothermia? weak heartbeat profuse sweating high body temperature rashy, red skin
weak heartbeat
When should a hunter begin to get in shape for a hunt?
well in advance of the hunt
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
What is a safe way to unload a muzzleloader?
Fire it into a backstop.
You are shooting a muzzleloader. A hang fire happens. What should you do?
Keep the gun pointed downrange.
What is the best way to treat a snakebite?
Keep the victim calm. Take him or her to a hospital.
What is the correct treatment for shock?
Keep the victim lying down. Loosen any restrictive clothing.
Which of the following statements is true? When a hang fire or misfire happens, immediately eject the cartridge or shell to clear the chamber. Magnum loads should be fired occasionally in all firearms to clean out the barrel. A hang fire is when the primer fails to ignite the powder. Never carry more than one caliber or gauge of ammunition at the same time.
Never carry more than one caliber or gauge of ammunition at the same time.
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.
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? Expanding gas drives the bullet through the barrel. Gunpowder burns and converts to a gas. The trigger is pulled. The primer explodes and sparks the gunpowder.
The primer explodes and sparks the gunpowder.
A 20-gauge shell is placed in a 12-gauge shotgun. What is the danger? The shotgun will not fire. The shot will not fly true, causing the hunter to miss the target. The shell could lodge in the barrel and cause serious personal injury. The shell could cause a misfire.
The shell could lodge in the barrel and cause serious personal injury.
Choose the true statement about a firearm's maximum projectile range.
When you know a firearm's range, you know how far the bullet or shot can travel and still cause injury.
You need to haul your firearm into a tree stand. What is the first step you should take? Put on your safety harness. Slip the end of the haul line through your belt. Unload the firearm and open the action. Attach the haul line to the firearm.
Unload the firearm and open the action.
Choose the true statement about a firearm's maximum projectile range. Knowing a firearm's range is critical only when firing a shotgun. Knowing a firearm's range is critical only when firing a rifle or handgun. When you know a firearm's range, you know how far the bullet or shot can travel and still cause injury. When you know a firearm's range, you know how close you need to be to hit your target every time.
When you know a firearm's range, you know how far the bullet or shot can travel and still cause injury.
You need to clear an obstruction from your firearm. What is the proper tool to use?
a cleaning rod
You need to clear an obstruction from your firearm. What is the proper tool to use? needle-nose pliers locking pliers a cleaning rod a pipe cleaner
a cleaning rod
You sit concealed in one spot above the level of your quarry. This hunting strategy uses:
an elevated stand
To take game and minimize its suffering, you must know the ______ of the animal you are hunting.
anatomy
You are shooting a rifle or handgun. What is the best way to pull the trigger for an accurate shot?
apply slow, steady pressure until the gun fires
A firearm safety: is intended for use only by inexperienced hunters is foolproof can prevent all accidental shootings can be bumped from the safe position
can be bumped from the safe position
What should be worn at all times while climbing a tree or in a tree stand? safety helmet fall-arrest system safety rope safety goggles
fall-arrest system
Aside from being a good marksman, what is the key to making a clean kill?
patience
The second rule of firearm safety is "Treat every firearm with the _______ due a loaded gun."
respect
Bullets spin when shot from a rifle or handgun. What causes this spinning?
rifling
Which type of bullet is recommended for rifles with a tubular magazine?
rounded soft point
You are shooting at a moving target. You estimate the length of lead necessary to hit the target. You maintain that lead as you swing with the target. You fire and continue the swing. This method of shooting is called:
sustained lead
Why were hunting laws passed?
to conserve wildlife
Which method is recommended for climbing a tree to enter an elevated stand?
using a fall-arrest system (safety harness)
Which method is recommended for climbing a tree to enter an elevated stand? free climbing using a free rope attached to the stand using a free-standing ladder using a fall-arrest system (safety harness)
using a fall-arrest system (safety harness)
What might cause a shotgun to explode? a misfire insufficient gunpowder in the shotshell using the wrong choke for your quarry using the wrong shotshell in your shotgun
using the wrong shotshell in your shotgun
Which statement is true about fully-automatic firearms?
A fully-automatic may not be used for hunting.
Which statement is true about fully-automatic firearms? A fully-automatic may not be used for hunting. On a fully-automatic, the trigger must be pulled each time a shot is fired. A semi-automatic may not be used for sport shooting. On a semi-automatic, firing is continuous as long as the trigger is held down.
A fully-automatic may not be used for hunting.
Which of the following statements is true?
A hang fire is when the primer fails to ignite the powder.
There are four primary rules of firearm safety. One of these rules is: Unload a firearm before climbing a fence or tree. Unload firearms when not in use. Avoid alcoholic beverages before and during shooting Be sure of the target, what is in front of it, and what is beyond it.
Be sure of the target, what is in front of it, and what is beyond it.
A hunter is right-handed. When shooting a shotgun, this hunter should:
Bring the left foot slightly forward.
What is the main difference between centerfire and rimfire ammunition? Centerfire ammunition is used for muzzleloaders. Centerfire ammunition is limited to low pressure loads. Rimfire cartridges are reloadable. Rimfire primer is in the rim of the casing.
Rimfire primer is in the rim of the casing.
Choose the true statement about steel shot versus lead shot. Steel shot weighs about two-thirds as much. Steel shot produces a larger pattern. Steel shot is softer. Steel shot is more unstable in flight.
Steel shot weighs about two-thirds as much.
What is one DISADVANTAGE of hunting from an elevated stand? You can detect game earlier. You can fall out of the stand. You have a good backstop for shooting. You are more visible to other hunters.
You can fall out of the stand.
Which of the following would be a good spot to store ammunition? a warm, humid location a cool, dry location an unlocked case a paper bag
a cool, dry location
How many people in the U.S. hunt?
about 5% of the population
How can you show respect for natural resources?
by following game laws and regulations
There are several ways to carry a gun. The elbow carry:
can cause the gun to snag in brushy terrain
Each rifle or handgun is designed to be used with a specific type of: cartridge shotshell gauge choke
cartridge
What are the basic parts of ammunition?
case, primer, powder, and projectile
You shoot a deer. You do not see it go down. How long should you wait before trailing the deer?
half an hour
There are several ways to carry a gun. The shoulder carry is a good choice: if all other hunters are in front of you if all other hunters are behind you if all other hunters are either behind or beside you regardless of the location of other hunters
if all other hunters are in front of you
For safety, a firearm should be stored:
in a locked location, away from the ammunition
It is safe to shoot an arrow when the target is:
in front of a safe backstop
A firearm safety:
is a mechanical device that could fails can fail when least expected due to wear or other factors can be bumped from the safe position
There are four main causes of hunting incidents. Which cause includes having an obstructed barrel or improper ammunition? ignoring firearm safety rules lack of control and practice judgment mistakes mechanical failure
mechanical failure
What kind of powder can cause serious injury if used in a muzzleloader?
modern smokeless powder
Hunters reduce surplus wildlife populations. Hunters play an additional role in wildlife management by:
providing wildlife managers with information from the field
Hunters tend to pass through five stages of development. What is the focus during the trophy stage?
quality of game rather than quantity
Which type of bow has limbs that curve away from the belly of the bow?
recurve bow
Hunters tend to pass through five stages of development. What is the focus during the sportsman stage?
the total hunting experience
There are several ways to carry a firearm while hunting. Which carry gives the best control? trail carry elbow or side carry two-handed or ready carry shoulder carry
two-handed or ready carry
There are four primary rules of firearm safety. One of these rules is:
unload firearms when not in use
