Arkansas hunters Ed

Two duck hunters are seated back to back in about. How large is the zone of fire for each hunter?

180 degrees

The zone of fire in front of each hunter spans about

45 degrees

What is the only arrowhead that may be used for big game hunting?

Broadhead

What's the number one cause of outdoor fatalities?

Hypothermia

Which is the best way to make sure you have the proper ammunition for your firearm?

Match the information on the firearms barrel to the information on the any initial box before you shoot

What kind of powder can cause serious injury if used in a muzzleloader?

Modern day smokeless powder

What is a building block of good marksmanship?

Practice

Unlike conservation, what does preservation emphasize?

Saving natural resources

A hunter is shooting a rifle in the field. For the safest and most accurate shot, this hunter should

Shoot from prone position with a rest

A downed animal is still alive. What should you do if you want to save the head for mounting?

Shoot it in the heart-lung area

Which of the four standard rifle firing positions provides the least amount of support?

Standing

What type of shotgun pellets are allowed for waterfowl hunting in the US?

Steel

You nock an arrow with the bow parallel to the ground. The cock feather should be pointing______

Straight up

Which type of site is most accurate and give the best view of the target?

Telescopic

When should you carry arrows in a nocked position?

When you are slowly approaching game

Which two items should always be locked away separately?

firearms and ammunition

You are hunting in a group. It's safe for you to shoot in the area called

zone of fire

Three hunters are hunting in a group, side-by-side. Which of the hunters needs to be aware of the safe zones-of-fire?

All three hunters

You sit concealed in one spot above the level of your quarry. This hunting strategy uses

An elevated stand

What's the best way to stop severe bleeding?

Apply direct pressure

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

Two hunters are duckhunting in a boat. what is the safest position?

Back to back

What powder is the only kind that should I use in muzzleloader?

Black powder or synthetic substitute like Pyrodex or ClearShot

What is the preferred rifle shot for larger game animals, such as elk or bear?

Broadside

______ is the term That describes the size of a rifle or handgun born. This term also describes the size of cartridges used with different bores.

Caliber

A firearm safety

Can Be bumped from the safe position, Is a mechanical device that could fail, Can fail when least expected due to many factors

Are you hunter is planning a strategy for identifying and tracking quarry. To develop an effective strategy, this hunter needs to understand the animals

Characteristics

Which type of bow uses wheels and cables, and is the most popular bow for hunting and target shooting?

Compound bow

Always unload a firearm before

Crossing rough terrain

Which shotgun choke is the most open?

Cylinder (unchoked)

Sighting-in a rifle helps the shooter

Determine problems with shooting technique

Aldo Leopold is the father of wildlife management. He wants to find ethical behavior as doing the right thing when no one else is watching even when ______

Doing the wrong thing is legal

What should be worn at all times while climbing a tree or in a tree stand

Fall arrest system

When sighting- in a rifle

Fire the rifle from a solid bench rest

What five essential elements must be present to provide a proper habitat for wildlife?

Food, water, cover, space, and arrangement

What is good marksmanship?

Hitting the target accurately and consistently

It is safe to shoot an arrow when the target is

In front of a safe backdrop

The first rule of firearm safety is "Watch that muzzle!" What does this mean?

Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction at all times

What is the final step incorrectly matching ammunition to a firearm?

Match the information on the barrel to the information on the ammunition

The rear end of an arrow has a slotted plastic tip that snaps onto the string and holds the arrow in place. What is the name for the slotted tip?

Nock

The fourth row firearm safety is " keep your finger ______until ready to shoot.

Outside the trigger guard

What is the first step for both loading and unloading A firearm?

Point the muzzle in a safe direction

Which one of the four standard rifle fire positions is the steadiest?

Prone

The second rule of firearm safety is "treat every firearm with the _______ due a loaded gun"

Respect

Bullet spin when shot from a rifle or handgun. What causes the spinning?

Rifling

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

This is a factor in determining a zone of fire

The game being hunted

Three hunters are walking side by side which carry should be safe

The middle hunter uses the trail carry

Hunting laws preserve wildlife. Hunter ethics preserve ______

The opportunity to hunt

A 20 gauge shell is placed in a 12 gauge shotgun. What is the danger?

The shell could lodge in the barrel and cost serious personal injury.

What is the international emergency sign for distress

Three repeats of any signal

Why must you learn to recognize key characteristics of the animal your hunting?

To avoid taking illegal game or non-game animals

Why should hunters wear daylight florescence orange clothing , the most important hunting clothing item

To be more visible to other hunters

Why were hunting laws passed?

To conserve wildlife

What's the hunters role in wildlife conservation?

To help control wildlife populations at a healthy balance for the habitat

What should you do if you fall overboard into Coldwater?

Tradd to reboard your boat, even if it is swamped

How can you show respect for nonhunters?

Transporting animals without displaying them

This method is recommended for climbing a tree to enter an elevated stand

Using a fall arrest system (safety harness.)

What might cause a shotgun to explode?

Using the wrong shotshell in your shotgun

What part of the game animal is most effective place to shoot?

Vital organs

Are you down anymore appears to be dead. What should you do before approaching the animal?

Wait a short distance away. Watch for any rise and fall of the animals chest

The third rule of firearm safety is, " be sure of the target and ______.

What is in front of it and beyond it

When you know a firearms effective killing range, you can determine

When a shot will give a clean kill

When should a firearm be unloaded?

When crossing a fence

Three hunters are walking side-by-side hunting pheasants. Which of the following is a safe and proper practice?

Each hunter shoots only at pheasants in his or hers zone of fire

How should a down deer or other large animals be approached?

From above and behind the head

Which shotgun choke is best for hunting a large, slow bird, such as a turkey?

Full

Which is the safest device to use while climbing a tree or in a tree stand? What

Full body harness

What is the number one cause of spoiled meat?

Heat

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

A person with a broken leg must be moved. How should a broken leg be handled?

Immobilize the joint above and below the break don't straighten the lamb, but splint it the way you found it

For safety, a firearm should be stored _____

In a locked location, away from the ammunition

Where should broadheads be kept while traveling to and from the field?

In a quiver with a cover

You are shooting a muzzleloader and a hang fire happens. What should you do?

Keep the gun pointed down range

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

All hunters should take several steps to prepare for each hunting trip. Which step will help ensure that you only take legal game?

Learn about your quarry

How to responsible hunter show respect for land owner?

Leave all the gates the way they were found

I bow hunters quarry is antelope, deer, Black bear, or other big game of similar size or smaller. Which shot offers a good chance for a clean kill?

Quartering away

Which firearm carry should you use when you may need to fire quickly .

Two handed or ready carry

How much water do you need each day?

Two to four quarts

You're getting ready to carry a firearm on a boat what is the first step you should take?

Unload the firearm and keep the action open

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

Example of a safe and ethical operation of an all-terrain vehicle is

Getting out of the vehicle before taking a shot

Bow hunters should avoid_______ shots, because the vital areas are protected by bone from this angle.

Quartering toward

An arrow is as deadly as a bullet

True

How often should a firearm be cleaned to keep it in top condition?

after each use

Help refers to the position you should assume in Coldwater. What does that stand for

Heat escape lessening posture

Fully automatic firearms may not be used for hunting

True

Never carry more than one caliber or gauge of ammunition at the same time

True

When hunting, limit your shots to your most accurate range.

True

When you know a firearms range, you know how far the bullet or shot can travel and still cause injury.

True

When should a hunter wear a fall arrest system?

Whenever the hunter is off the ground

When you go on hunting trip, you should leave a hunting plan was someone you trust. What information should the plan include?

Where you will be hunting and when you expect to return, the names of any hunting partners