Hunters Ed Certification Test Review

______________ would not be a part of a hunting plan that you should leave with a family member

# of game

The first rule of firearm safety is

(being responsible) always point your muzzle in a safe direction

the internal emergency signal for distress is

3 blast

a hunter's safe zone of fire is

45 degrees directly in front of them and when hunters can shoot safely

_____________ should be worn at all times while climbing into a tree stand and hunting from a tree stand

AFAS approved fall arrest system

you should always plan your hunt and

Hunt your plan

what is the safe way to transport a firearm

Unloaded, action open, in a case, ammunition stored separately

A responsible and ethical hunter would not

Waste meat and usable parts of the game harvested

Hitting the spot where you are aiming when hunting is important for

a clean shot

a safety is

a device that blocks the action from shooting

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

a haul line

the 3 basic parts of a modern firearm are

action, stock, barrel

firearms should be stored unloaded, lightly oiled in a locked location and separate from

ammunition

to learn about hunting and to become an ethical hunter you must always have the right

attitude

Use only ammunition that exactly matches the caliber or gauge marked on the ___ of your firearm

barrel

when using a firearm or a bow, a _________ shot is the most effective shot angle on a deer, antelope and other large game animal

broadside

_____ does not cause meat to spoil

cold

when tagging a white-tailed deer, you must

complete the log on the back of your hunting license

before climbing into or out of an elevated blind you should always

completely unload your firearm and don't travel with it

it is important to become certified in hunter education in Texas to

comply with Texas laws, reduce injuries and fatalities, safe and ethical behavior, and ensure the continuation of the hunting tradition

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

daylight fluorescent orange

According to Aldo Leopold, ethical behavior is __________.

doing the right thing when nobody is watching

hypothermia can be prevented by

dressing properly, avoiding potential dangerous weather, drying as soon as possible when wet

a treatment for heat exhaustion is

drink water

the reason for hunting laws and regulations is

ensure safety, conservation, provide equal opportunity

what are the three most important things you need for survival

food, water, shelter

a ______________ can inspect private property for suspected violations of hunting and fishing laws and regulations

game warden

landowners have the right to

grant or deny permission to hunt on land

understanding where the vital organs are located inside the animal you are hunting will help you

have a clean shot (heart and lungs)

good marksmanship is

hitting your target accurately and consistently

an ethical hunter not only tries to bring home wild game he or she is seeking but also tries to

inflict minimal pain

the 3 questions you should ask yourself before taking any shot at an animal are

is the shot safe, is the shot legal, is the shot ethical

a common cause of a hunting incidents is

judgement mistake

when hunters are walking in a group, the most important thing for each hunter to do is

keep muzzle in safe direction

Responsible hunters

kkeep firearms out of sight when not hunting

knowing your firearms range is critical because it allows you to

know what your effective killing range is and the distance your firearm can injure a person/ animal

the first step to becoming a responsible hunter is

knowing your equipment

the action of a firearm is made up of parts that

load, fire, and eject the shells or cartridge (unload)

when approaching a downed deer or other large animal after your shot, you should

make sure its dead, pause above and behind head for any movement

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

once its dead

each year before going hunting, all hunters should review this booklet, which is updated every year to learn about any changes in hunting laws

outdoor annual. (current regulations such as game and non-game hunting seasons, legal hunting methods, required license and permits and bag limits

while safely loading or unloading a firearm, you should always

point muzzle in safe direction

the most ethical way to transport a harvested deer is

quartered, packed in an ice chest with proper tags

Habitat for wildlife must include ___________.

space, arrangement, food, cover, and water

The US 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...

taxes on fire arms, ammo, and archery equipment (Pitman Robertson Act)

carrying capacity is

the number of animals the habitat can support all year long

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

the rear end

the field carry that provides the best muzzle control is

two handed or "ready" carry

If crossing a fence while hunting alone, you should?

unload your gun first, place the gun across the fence with muzzle facing away from you and then cross

if there is another animal behind the one your are hunting, the ethical thing to do is

wait for the animals to move apart