Outdoor Education Hunting Exam
Approximately how many Wildlife Management Areas (WMA's) are founded in Florida?
130
Which of the following firearms is an example of a flintlock muzzleloader?
A
Which of the following is an example of an aperture (or peep) sight?
A
Which of the following is known as a crossbow?
A
What is a bow stringer?
A device used to place the string on a bow
What is a shot string?
A pattern of the pellets as they exit the muzzle of a shotgun
What should be used to pour black powder into the barrel of a muzzleloading firearm?
A powder measure
Which of the following best describes the practice of Still Hunting?
A technique where a safe hunter moves slowly through a hunting area looking for game animals
Which of the following is an important consideration when cleaning a firearm?
All live ammunition should be removed from the work area before cleaning
In which of the following images does the archer, using proper technique, have his bow string pulled back to his anchor point?
B
Where is the action located on this firearm?
B
Which of the following firearms is an example of an inline percussion muzzleloader?
B
Which of the following is a double-action revolver?
B
Which of the following is an example of a recurve bow?
B
Which of the following firearms has a hammer or half-cock safety?
C
Which of the following firearms has a lever or pivot safely located on the bolt to lock the firing pin?
C
Which of the following is a rimfire cartridge?
C
Which of the following would be considered a safe hunting practice?
Checking a firearm's barrel for obstruction after having set it down
Which type of bow is the most popular among the majority of archery hunters?
Compound Bow
Where is the touch hole on this flintlock muzzleloader?
D
Which of the following is a break or hinge action firearm?
D
Which of the following safe firearm carries is called the elbow carry?
D
When using muzzleloading firearms Fg, FFg, FFFg and FFFFg are examples of what?
Different granulation sizes of black powder
When cleaning your firearm, why should you avoid dipping a cleaning brush directly into the cleaning solution container?
Dipping the brush directly into the cleaning solution will contaminate the entire supply
When storing firearms and ammunition, which of the following is an important consideration?
Ensuring that they are stored separately and securely
Who is required to follow the rules of firearm safety?
Everyone using a firearm
How would a hunter safely unload a muzzleloader?
Fire into a suitable target
Which of the following items would not be necessary in a field dressing kit?
Fire starting equipment
What are the three main parts of a handgun?
Frame, barrel, and action
Which of the following should be considered when sighting in a rifle?
Gravity, air resistance and energy loss all have an effect on the bullet's trajectory
What are the three (3) main factors which might cause the meat on a harvested animal to spoil, making it unsafe to eat?
Heat, dirt, moisture
What is the most important thing to remember if you happen to stumble or fall while carrying a firearm?
Hold on to the firearm and control the direction of the muzzle
Once an animal is field dressed and transported back to camp, how should the animal be cooled?
Hung from a tree or specially-designed rack
Which of the following statements is true?
Hunters should be concerned about obeying all hunting laws and regulations
Which of the following is required for someone under the age of 16 to possess a loaded firearm in Florida?
Hunting legally and under the direct supervision of an adult who possesses a valid hunting license
Which of the following is NOT a reason for using a covered quiver?
Increases the effective range of the arrows
What type of muzzleloading firearm is the most popular and most commonly used among hunters today?
Inline Percussion Muzzleloader
Which of the following defines a firearm's action?
It contains the parts that load, fire, and eject a cartridge or shot shell
What is the purpose of wearing hunter orange clothing?
It will help a hunter to be seen by other hunters
Which of the following is an important safety rule that must be followed while cleaning a firearm?
Keep the firearm unloaded, with the muzzle pointed in a safe direction
Which of the following equipment is strongly recommended when cleaning a firearm?
Latex gloves
How are laws and regulations different from one another?
Laws are long-standing, while regulations can be modified quickly
Which of the following is one of the fundamentals of safe shooting?
Learn how to pattern a shotgun
Which of the following firearms would have to be cleaned from the muzzle end?
Lever Action
With regards to a dog's well being, why is it most important to ensure they remain warm and dry?
Like humans, dogs can experience hypothermia
If the safe hunter is alone, which of the following would be the safe and correct procedure for boarding a watercraft for a hunting excursion?
Load all firearms and equipment before boarding
Although lightweight, which of the following bows may be the most difficult for novice archers to use?
Long bow
Where can a hunter find up-to-date information on Florida's hunting regulations?
Look up the Florida Hunting Regulations online
Which of the following should be done by a hunter who is tracking a wounded animal?
Mark the blood trail with blaze orange flagging tape
Which of the following should be done before loading a shotgun?
Match the gauge on the bottom of the shell to the shotgun's datastamp
Which of the following is an important bowhunting safety rule?
Never shoot an arrow straight up into the air
Which of the following is used as a cleaning or maintenance tool for muzzleloading firearms?
Nipple wrench
Which of the following shot pellets has the smallest diameter?
No. 9
What is an important safety consideration when loading a muzzleloader?
Point the muzzle up and away from your face and body when loading
Which of the following is the number one reason why non-hunters oppose hunting?
Poor hunter behavior
Which of the following positions should be used to practice the fundamentals of good shooting?
Prone position
Which of the following is NOT a reason for hunting laws today?
Protect hunters from dangerous wildlife
What colors should a safe hunter avoid wearing when hunting for wild turkey?
Red, blue, black and white
Which of the following is the best description of field dressing a harvested animal?
Removing the entrails from the body cavity
When sighting a firearm using an open sight, in what direction should the rear sight be moved if you want the shot to travel to the right?
Right
Why would the safe hunter never shoot in the direction of rocks or water?
Rocks or water are not an appropriate backstop as they might cause the bullet to ricochet
Which of the following handguns might be fitted with a mechanical safety?
Semi-Automatic Pistol
When crossing a fence or other obstacle alone, what should you do with your firearm once it is unloaded?
Set the firearm on the ground, pointing the muzzle away from where you are crossing
Which of the following is an important consideration when targeting a shotgun?
Shotguns are pointed at a target, not aimed like rifles
What shooting position is commonly used when hunting with a shotgun?
Standing position
When hunting big game, what is the first thing a hunter must do once the animal has expired?
Tag the animal
What should be done if you notice the firearm has been damaged or is not working properly?
Take it to a qualified gunsmith for repair
Which agency is responsible for managing Florida's hunting laws and regulations?
The Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
What is the safe hunter's best resource for information on cleaning their firearm?
The Owner's Manual
When cleaning a firearm, what end of the firearm should you generally clean from?
The breech
How is the caliber of a rifle or handgun determined?
The distance between opposite lands inside the barrel
What does it mean when the mark on the ramrod disappears into the muzzle?
The firearm is unloaded
In order to become an accomplished marksman, what does a hunter need to learn first?
The fundamentals of firearm safety
Which of the following shooting positions is considered to be the steadiest?
The prone position
Why is it important to keep the muzzle of a firearm pointed in a safe direction, even though the firearm's safety is engaged?
The safety is a mechanical device and consequently subject to failure
Why must bowhunters use broadhead points when hunting big game?
The sharp blades cut through blood vessels leading the animal to expire relatively quickly
If someone were to load a firearm with the wrong-sized ammunition, what would likely be the end result?
There could be damage done to the firearm, and serious injury to the shooter
What is the purpose of having lands and grooves inside the barrel of a rifle?
To give the bullet or projectile spin to increase accuracy
Which of the following is a characteristic of a lever action firearm?
To load a cartridge from the magazine, grasp the lever and swing it down and away from you
Why were hunting laws and regulations initially enacted?
To protect wildlife from over hunting and market hunting
Which of the following is an important consideration that should be kept in mind when hunting with dogs?
Treat the dog as a fellow hunter and never point the muzzle in the dog's direction
Which of the following is a safety consideration when hunting wild turkey?
Use a hen call, not a rooster call
What can be done to increase the accuracy of slugs in a shotgun?
Use rifled barrels or chokes
Which of the following is an important safety rule when cleaning any firearm?
Wear hand and eye protection
When do most hunting-related incidents occur?
When a hunter behaves carelessly or disregards the rules of firearm safety
When must a hunter use a magazine plug in their shotgun?
When hunting migratory game birds
During what step in the firing process would the gunpowder be ignited?
When the firing pin strikes the primer
When should a firearm be loaded with the action closed?
When you are ready to hunt
Which of the following is a piece of land owned by the state on which hunting is permitted?
Wildlife Management Area
What can result when attempting to draw back a bow that has too much draw weight?
You may be unable to draw back the string, or could cause injury to your chest or shoulder
