Hunter's Safety Study Guide
When turkey hunting, which of the following can be very dangerous?
A.
You are getting ready to carry a firearm on a boat. What is the first step you should take?
B.
What is the only arrowhead that may be used for big game hunting?
Broadhead
What is the number one concern in preventing meat spoilage?
C.
Where should broadheads be kept while traveling to and from the field?
C. in a quiver with a cover
What is sighting in a rifle?
D.
What is the international emergency sign of distress?
D.
Which of the following statement about firearm safeties is true?
D.
What should be worn at all times while climbing a tree and when on a tree stand?
Fall Arrest System
What should you do as soon as possible after the game is harvested?
Field dress it
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.
Why is good marksmanship (accuracy and consistency) important?
It is critical for a clean kill.
These are four primary rules to firearm safety. What is one of these rules?
Keep your finger outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot.
What is the final step in correctly matching the proper ammunition to a firearm?
Match the information on the barrel to the information on the cartridge or shell
Why should bullets never be fired at the water?
They can bounce or ricochet off the water in any direction.
What is a complaint that landowners have about hunters?
They don't get permission to hunt.
What is the hunter's role in wildlife conservation?
To help control wildlife populations at a healthy balance for the habitat
When do most tree stand falls occur?
When a hunter is climbing up or down a tree
Under most conditions, how long can you survive without water?
about three days
What part of the firearm loads, fires, and ejects the shells or cartridges?
action
What is the best way to stop severe bleeding?
apply direct pressure
What is the best way to pull the trigger on a rifle for a accurate shot?
apply slow, steady pressure until the gun fires
How are shotguns classified?
gauge
Which potential outdoor emergency can be prevented by drinking water, taking frequent breaks, and dressing in layers?
heat exhaustion
Which of the following is the correct sequence of events that takes place when a shotgun, rifle or handgun fires?
pull trigger, firing pin strikes the primer, primer sparks, gunpowder ignites, gunpowder converts to expanding gas, projectile exits the barrel
What causes the bullet to spin as it travels out of the barrel of a rifle or handgun?
rifling
The Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act provides funds for which of the following?
selecting, restoring, and improving wildlife habitats
In which situation should a firearm be unloaded?
when crossing a fence
Why should deer hunters avoid wearing white?
D.
What is the very first step in checking for an obstruction in the barrel of a firearm?
D. point the muzzle in a safe direction
What is the main difference between center fire and rim fire ammunition?
Rim fire ammunition has the primer contained in the rim of the casing
What preparatory step will increase your hunting success and add to your enjoyment of the experience?
becoming educated about the game you will hunt
Teaching others, working with landowners, and cooperating with game wardens is part of which process?
being a responsible sportsman
What is the only kind of powder that should be used in a muzzleloader?
black powder or a synthetic substitute
What are the basic components of ammunition?
case, primer, powder, and projectile
What is the narrowing at the muzzle end of the shotgun barrel called?
choke
What was the primary reason hunting laws were passed?
conserve wildlife for future generations
What is the order of the most common chokes from the tightest to most open?
full, modified, improved cylinder, and cylinder(unchoked)
When target shooting with a rifle or pistol, which of the following would make the best backstrip?
grassy hill with earthen bank
What do you call all the environmental requirements that an animal has for survival?
habitat
What should you do if you think you see or hear game running through the brush?
make sure of your target and what's beyond before you shoot
Why should hunters wear daylight fluorescent orange clothing?
other hunters see you more easily
What is the first step in cleaning your firearm?
point the muzzle in a safe direction
While hunting laws preserve wildlife, what do hunter ethics accomplish?
preserve the hunter's opportunity to hunt
Why is hunter education important?
produces knowledgeable and responsible hunters
Of the four standard rifle shooting positions, which is the steadiest?
prone
What is the goal of wildlife conservation?
to ensure the wise use and management of renewable resources
What part of the game animal is the most effective place to shoot?
vital organs
Before you leave on a hunting trip, you should prepare a hunting plan and leave it with a family member of friend What should the hunting plan include?
where you are hunting and when you plan to return
What is the area in which a hunter may shoot safely when hunting in a group?
zone-of-fire
