Hunter Saftey

label the indicated parts of rifle and shot gun ammunition

1.bullet /projectile 2.shot 3.gun powder 4.primer

list the most common shotgun chokes

1.cylinder 2.modified 3. improved cylinder 4 full

list the four basic characteristics used for animal identification

1.distinctive markings 2.sounds 3.movements 4.group behaviors

name three hunting related projects for which the federal aid in wildlife restoration act (Pittman-Robertson Act) provides

1.hunter education 2.land aqusition 3. improvement of wildlife habitat

list the six types of firearm actions

1.pump action 2.semi automatic 3. break hinge action 4.bolt action 5. revolving action 6. lever action

label the indicated parts of a bolt action rifle

1.stock 2.rear sight 3. trigger 4. muzzle

hunters should be spaced _____ yards apart and each should have a zone of fire of ____ degrees in front

25-45 45

the proper technique for pulling the trigger when firing a rifle is to ______. a.pull the trigger quickly moving only your finger b.squeeze the trigger slowly c.jerk the trigger d.snap the trigger

b

the three basic parts of a modern firearm are a.cartridge,stock, and barrel b.action,stock,barrel c.stock,trigger, and action d.barrel, chamber, and muzzle

b

trapping and relocating animals is an example of the ______ wildlife management practice. a. hunting b. artificial stocking c. setting bag limits and legal methods for taking wildlife d. habitat improvement

b

what should you do if a hunting companion breaks a leg and no medical help is readily available? a. try to straighten the limb, and put a splint on it b. splint the limb the way you found it without trying to straighten it c. leave the leg exposed to the air to reduce the swelling d. place a thick pad around it without splinting it

b

when approaching a downed deer or other large animal you should_____. a. approach from the front and make noise to startle the animal. b.pause above and behind the animals head and watch the chest cavity for any movement c.approach from the front if the animals eyes are closed d.any of the above are safe methods for approaching downed animals

b

which of these was NOT a reason for establishing hunting laws a. to limit hunting methods and equipment b. to limit the profits of sporting goods manufacturers c. to set rules on how hunters take game d. to limit harvesting and avoid hunting during nesting and mating seasons

b

which shotgun shooting technique is best for a beginning hunter and is performed by pointing at a moving target and then moving past it and firing a.snap shooting b.swing through c.sustained lead d.patterning

b

_____ should be worn at all times while climbing a tree and when on a tree stand a. climbing boots b. thick outerwear c. a safety harness d. camouflage outerwear

c

a common error when hunting birds with a shotgun is... a.tapping the trigger and not squeezing it slowly b.bringing the stock all the way up to the cheek without lowering the head c.lowering the head and cheek to the stock of the shotgun d.failing to align the sights on the target properly and then take a deep breath

c

a good safety rule to follow when shooting a bow is a. always carry arrows in the nocked position when hunting b. use cracked arrows only for target practice c. release an arrow only when the path to the target and beyond is clear. d. dry fire a bow as a strengthened exercise

c

a primary objective of hunter education programs is to.... a.give every hunter the same degree of skill and knowledge b.ensure that everyone enjoys hunting and has an opportunity to hunt c. produce knowledgeable, responsible, and involved hunters. d.none of the above

c

a true sportsman not only strives to bring home the game he or she is seeking but also strives to _____ the quarry. a.fire as soon as possible on b.cripple c.inflict the minimal amount of suffering on d.none of the above

c

______ is the process of placing the arrow shaft on the bows arrow rest and pulling the arrow back until the string snaps into the slot.

nocking the arrow

the "carrying capacity" of a wildlife are is the ________?

number of animals the habitat can support all year long

the component in ammunition that ignites the gun powder when struck by the firing pin is the...

primer

of the four standard rifle firing positions the steadiest is the ________ position.

prone

if you fall into cold water while hunting from a boat, you should try to _____ the boat.

raboard /stay with it

to help you steady the rifle when you're ready to shoot ,draw a deep breath and ________.

release about half of it, hole breath as squeezing the trigger.

there are five distinct stages of development that most hunters will experience. the most responsible and ethical is the _________ stage.

sportsman

______ is NOT a safe way to transport a firearm a. unloaded b. with the action open c. in a gun case d. loaded and in a gun rack in the rear window

d

consuming alcohol before or during a hunt does NOT _______. a. impair your coordination b. increase your chance of a hunting incident c. affect your judgment d. enhance your chance of a successful hunt

d

good marksmanship is _____ a.being able to hit your target at least 50% of the time b.correctly marking your target c.being a good sport if you miss your target d. hitting your target accurately and consistently

d

hunting is an effective wildlife conservation tool because ____. a. funding from hunting licenses helps many game and non-game species recover from dwindling populations b. hunters play an important role by supplying wildlife managers with needed information from the field c. hunting contributes to threatened or endangered wildlife d. both a. and b.

d

if dressing for cold weather conditions, you should _____. a. wear several layers of clothing instead of one heavy article of clothing b. wear cotton because it can provide warmth even when wet c. wear wool d. both a. and c.

d

some species are protected by law from being hunted because _______. a. they are predators for a pest species b. they are migrating c. their habitat is gone d. their numbers are small

d

steel shot is_____ a.lighter than lead shot, reducing velocity and distance b.harder than lead keeping the pattern tighter c.non toxic unlike lead shot which can be toxic to waterfowl d. all of the above

d

the international emergency signal for distress is _____. a. three fires evenly spaced b. three shots c. three blasts of a whistle d. any of the above

d

the most effective place to shoot an animal is the vital organs which are the _____ and the ____.

heart and lungs

list four factors that can limit wildlife populations

1. disease 2. starvation 3. predators 4. hunting

lost four of the eight rules of survival that every hunter should follow

1. dont travel or hunt alone 2. dont panic if you become lost 3. plan your outings so that you can return to camp before dark 4. take enough food and water to last for several days in an emergency

name the four main causes of hunting incidents

1. hunter judgment mistake 2. safety rule viloations 3. lack of control and practice 4. mechanical failure

name the three common bow types

1. longbow 2. recurve bow 3. compound bow

label the indicated parts of an arrow

1. nock 2. fletching 3. crest/shaft 4. target point/ arrowhead

label the indicated parts of a muzzleloader

1. patch box 2. frizzen 3. cock 4. nipple

list the five primary requirements for survival

1. preparing a shelter 2. starting a fire 3. signaling for help 4. drinking enough water 5. finding food

list the four primary rules of firearm saftey (TAB-K )

1. treat every firearm as if it were loaded 2. always point the muzzle in a safe direction 3. be certain of your target and what's beyond it 4. keep your finger out of the trigger guard until ready to shoot

knowing your firearms range is critical.it allows you to_____ a. determine whether or not you're a me to make a clean kill b.make accurate shots at any distance as long as they are within your firearms range c.know at what distances your firearm could cause injury d.both A and C

D

an unsafe practice when using a muzzleloader is _____. a. loading directly from a horn,flask, or other container b. wearing shooting glasses and ear protection when shooting c. waiting until you're ready to fire before you prime or cap a muzzleloader d. not smoking while shooting or loading

a

_____ would NOT contribute to meat spoiling a. cold b. dirt c.moisture d. heat

a

______ would NOT be an essential part of a hunting plan that you would leave with a family member or friend. a. the number of game you plan to harvest b. where and with whom you intend to hunt c. specific directions on the route to your destination d. when you expect to return

a

a _____ shot is the preferred shot for larger game animals, such as deer, elk, and bear a.broadside b.rear end c.head on d.quartering toward

a

a habitat for wildlife must include a. space, arrangement, food, cover and water b. brush and rocks, predators, water and space c. space , vegitation, food, and resting and breeding places d. cover, predators, large area, arrangement, and food

a

a responsible and ethical hunter would NOT_____. a. waste meat and usable parts of the game harvested b. strive for a quick, clean kill c. leave the land better than he it she found it d. abide by the game laws and regulations

a

by continuously monitoring the birth rate and death rate of various species and the condition of their habitat, wildlife managers _______. a. know how to set hunting regulations and can determine if other management practices are needed to conserve wildlife species b. know when to ignore hunting regulations they set earlier c. can obtain data to eliminate wildlife species d. both b. and c.

a

how many charges should you load in a muzzleloader at a time? a. one charge b. two charges c.three charges d. four charges

a

if three hunters are walking in a single file, it is acceptable for the hunter in the middle to use the ______. a. cradle carry b. elbow or side carry c. shoulder carry d. trail carry

a

it is critical that hunters are able to identify wildlife correctly so that they dont mistakenly ______. a. harvest illegal game animals or non game animals b. confuse horns with antlers c. confuse cloven hooves with cud chewers d. confuse meat eating animals with those that eat meat as well as plants

a

unlike still hunting stalling involves a.following signs left by the animal b. spending at least 10 times longer being still and observing rather than walking c.using a game call d. using dogs to locate the game

a

when hunting from a boat, it is best to always wear a ______. a. personal flotation device b. camouflage jacket c. red jacket d. safety harness

a

which of these is not a source of hunter education funding a.state highway departments b.state wildlife agencies c.international hunter education association d.U.S fish and wildlife service

a

all handguns should be fired at _____ length

arms

a safety is located around the receiver of the firearm and a.ensures that the firearm can never be accidentally fired b. is a device that blocks the action to prevent accidental firing c.is always located either inside or on the trigger guard d.all of the above

b

hypothermia can be prevented by ______. a. staying dry b. dressing properly c. exposing yourself to the wind to dry out if wet d. both a. and b.

b

if crossing a fence while hunting alone you should _____. a. cross the fence with the gun held under your arm b. place the gun on the other side of the fence with the muzzle pointed away from you, and then cross c. set the gun down, cross, and then pull the muzzle to you d. any of the above

b

in the ____ , success is determined by bagging the limit, which can cause hunters to take unsafe shots. a. shooting stage b. limiting out stage c. trophy stage d. sportsman stage

b

it is critical that you know about the game you are hunting because a. only one sex of the game you're hunting may be legal b.there may be protected species in the same area that you need to avoid shooting c.it will increase your chance of success d.all of the above

b

responsible hunters_____. a. use land without asking permission from the landowner b. keep firearms out of sight when not hunting. c. draw attention to themselves by wearing bloody or dirty hunting clothes when its not necessary d. unnecessarily harass or frighten livestock

b

why is it important to keep shot shells separated by size.... a.once mixed it is impossible to separate them accurately b.a smaller gauge shotshell can slip past the chamber of a larger gauge gun and can result in serious injury c.a 12 gauge shotshell can be chambered into a 20gauge shotgun and result in serious personal injury d.none of the above

b

you should use only ammunition that exactly matches the caliber or gauge specifications marked on the_______ of your firearm

barrel

____ is the only type of powder that should be used in muzzleloaders

black powder

______ arrowheads are used primarily for big game hunting

broad head

according to Aldo Leopold , the "father of wildlife management", ethical behavior is_____? a. killing game only for food b. harvesting as much game as the law allows c. doing the right thing when no one else is watching even when doing the wrong thing is legal d. not killing any wildlife but preserving it for future generations

c

bleeding should be controlled by applying _____ to the wound. a. butter b. fresh air c. direct pressure d. cold water

c

the action of a firearm is made up of parts that a. block the trigger or hammer to prevent accidental firing b.hold ammunition before its loaded into the chamber c.load, unload, fire, and eject the cartridge or shotshell d.serve as the handle of the firearm

c

to bring respect to the sport of hunting, hunters can ______. a. transport bagged animals on the hood or roof of their automobiles b. share graphic accounts and photograph's of their hunting experiences with non hunters c. support organizations dedicated to improving habitat and management efforts d. consume alcohol and loudly proclaim their hunting prowess

c

to minimize the risk of a firearm incident in the home you should NEVER a. point the muzzle in a safe direction b. keep your finger off the trigger when handling the firearm c. store the firearm and ammunition together d. check that the chamber and magazine are empty

c

what color is the safest choice for clothing a. bright red. b. hunter green c. fluorescent orange d. camouflage

c

when laid on a map, a compass needle points to ______. a. the direction you're heading b. true north c. magnetic north d. contour lines

c

when referring to firearms "caliber" is ... a.the length of the barrel of a rifle or handgun b.always expressed in hundredths of an inch c.used to describe the size of a rifle bore and the size of cartridges designed for different bores d.all of the above

c

wildlife preservation_____ a. allows for the consumptive use of natural resources b. is a biblical rule for saving natural resources c. saves natural resources but with no consumptive use of the. d. allows hunting of endangered species

c

to get your firearm into a elevated stand safely _______. a. climb into the stand using the cradle carry b. climb into the stand and have your companion carefully toss your firearm up to you c. climb into the stand using the sling carry d. haul up the unloaded firearm after you have secured yourself in the stand

d

to load or unload a firearm safely you should always ______ a. put the safety on b. dry fire the firearm before loading and after unloading c. point the muzzle in a safe direction d. both a. and c.

d

wildlife conservation ensures that a. hunting seasons established by Kublai Khan will continue b. no animals are ever harvested c. natural resources can be drawn on despite unwise use d. renewable resources can replenish themselves indefinitely

d

heat exhaustion can be prevented by _____ water.

drinking plenty of

_______ is a hunting technique that involves a group of hunters who are spread out and move to push the game toward other hunters waiting at the end of cover

driving

_________ is a measure related to the diameter of the bore and the size of the shotshell designed for that bore.

gauge

if you are hunting small,fast,close birds the best choke selection would be _____ or _____ choke.

improved cylinder, modified

when patterning a shotgun the goal is to produce a pattern of pellets with even _____ and a sufficient percentage of the _____ within a 30 inch circle

pattern density, load

the design feature that causes a bullet to spiral which increases accuracy and distance is called...

rifiling in the barrel

once you are sure your quarry is dead you should immediately ____ it and then begin field dressing

tag

the most accurate sight for a firearm is the_____

telescopic sight

there are four are areas to address when preparing for a hunting trip: be ready, know your location, prepare for safety, and ________.

tell others

sight alignment is _________/.

the process of lining up rear and front sights.

firearms should be stored_______ in a ________ location and separate from ________.

unloaded, locked, ammunition

if three hunters are walking side by side the hunter in the center should keep the gun pointed _____ or _____.

up, to the front