California Hunter Safety - Unit 8 Quiz

What is the recommended method for attaching a haul line to a firearm?

Tie it to the sling.

Under most conditions, how long can you survive without water?

about three days

What is the best way to purify water? chemical purifiers filter systems solar still boiling

boiling

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

caliber

Which shotgun choke is the most open?

cylinder (unchoked)

What is the hunter's most important item of clothing? breathable layer worn next to the body wool sweater and cap daylight fluorescent orange outerwear waterproof protective outer layer

daylight fluorescent orange outerwear

True north and magnetic north are not the same. The difference between them is called: deflection orienteering declination elevation

declination

To survive, every animal needs a proper arrangement of food, water, cover, and space. These items make up the animal's:

habitat

While outdoors, you drink plenty of water, take frequent breaks, and shed layers as you warm up. These are steps to prevent: hypothermia snakebite heat exhaustion frostbite

heat exhaustion

What is the number one cause of outdoor fatalities?

hypothermia

There are four main causes of hunting incidents. Which cause is most likely to lead to accidental discharges and stray shots? a. ignoring firearm safety rules b. lack of control and practice c. judgment mistakes d. mechanical failure

lack of control and practice

A bowhunter's 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

Don't panic if you get lost. Never leave camp without fire-starting equipment. Always bring a map and compass. Always tell someone where you are going. These are: rules of firearms safety rules of survival basic hunting strategies basic camping guidelines

rules of survival

Your skin is pale, cold, and clammy. Your pulse is rapid. Your breathing is shallow. You feel fear. These are symptoms of: shock hypothermia heat stroke frostbite

shock

You get lost and find yourself in survival mode. Your priorities are shelter, fire, and:

signal

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

straight up

What is the international emergency signal for distress? flashing a mirror marking an X in the snow, grass, or sand signaling with a whistle three repeats of any signal

three repeats of any signal

When should a hunter begin to get in shape for a hunt? one day before the hunt one week before the hunt well in advance of the hunt during the hunt

well in advance of the hunt

When you go on a hunting trip, you should leave a hunting plan with someone you trust. What information should the plan include? the name of your next of kin your social security number and birthdate your home address and email address where you will be hunting and when you expect to return

where you will be hunting and when you expect to return

Clothing can affect your ability to perform safely and responsibly. How should you choose your clothes for a hunting trip? Always wear wool clothing. Always wear several layers of cotton or polyester clothing. Always wear light clothing and a hat. Always wear clothing suitable for the weather you expect.

Always wear clothing suitable for the weather you expect.

Which of the following is a proper way to treat heat stroke?

Get the victim to a hospital immediately.

What is the best way to treat a snakebite?

Keep the victim calm. Take him or her to a hospital.

You get lost and need shelter. What should you do first? Begin cutting long straight saplings. Begin looking for food. Look for a natural shelter. Gather limbs and brush

Look for a natural shelter.

What is the correct treatment for second-degree or third-degree burns with open blisters? Immerse in ice. Immerse in cold water. Cover with butter. Wrap with a loose, dry dressing.

Wrap with a loose, dry dressing.

Which type of arrowhead spears fish and secures them until landed with an attached line?

fish point

A compass always points to: the North Pole magnetic north true north 0 degrees declination

magnetic north

How much water do you need each day? two to four gallons two to four quarts two to four pints two to four cups

two to four quarts

Which of the following is the best way to prevent hypothermia? Keep wet clothing on. Avoid potentially dangerous weather conditions. Wear cotton clothing instead of wool. Do jumping jacks to stay warm.

Avoid potentially dangerous weather conditions.

What is the correct way to shoulder a shotgun?

Bring the stock all the way up to your cheek and then back to your shoulder.

What should you do as soon as possible after tagging game? Take it back to camp. Hang it up. Allow it to cool. Field dress it. Field dress it.

Field dress it

What is the correct treatment for first-degree or second-degree burns with closed blisters?

Immerse in cold water.

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

Immobilize the joint above and below the break. Don't straighten the limb, but splint it the way you found it.

You are hiking into unfamiliar terrain. What is the best way to keep your bearings?

Take frequent compass readings and plot your progress on a map.

Three hunters are walking side by side. Which of the following would be safe? The hunter in the center uses the trail carry. The hunter in the center uses the cradle carry. All three hunters point their guns to the right. The hunter on the right points his or her gun to the left.

The hunter in the center uses the trail carry.

You need to help a hunting companion with a deep, open chest wound. What should you do first? Locate a sterile bandage and cover the wound. Locate any bandage and cover the wound. Transport the victim to the hospital. Cover the wound with the palm of your hand until a bandage is located.

Cover the wound with the palm of your hand until a bandage is located.

Which of the following describes a proper way to prepare for a hunting trip? Learn as much as you can about the hunting area before you arrive. Rely on your hunting instincts and prior experience. Load all firearms prior to driving or boating to the hunting area. Pack a cooler of beer to enjoy during the hunting trip.

Learn as much as you can about the hunting area before you arrive.

Moving a victim with a back or neck injury should be left to professionals whenever possible. If a victim MUST be pulled to safety, what is the correct method? Move the victim lengthwise, feet first, supporting the feet. Move the victim lengthwise, headfirst, supporting the head and neck. Pull the victim by one arm, supporting the head and neck. Pull the victim by one leg, supporting the feet.

Move the victim lengthwise, headfirst, supporting the head and neck.

You are using the still-hunting strategy. How much time should you spend walking versus standing still and observing?

Stand still ten times as much as you walk.

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

You get lost in extremely cold weather. You are unable to start a fire. Which of the following is the best way to survive? Wrap up in a thermal foil blanket. Cover yourself in snow for insulation. Change from wool to cotton clothing if available. Exercise vigorously to stay warm.

Wrap up in a thermal foil blanket.

How should a downed deer or other large animal be approached?

from above and behind the headWhat should you do as soon as possible after tagging game?

Wild animals are commonly divided into groups with similar characteristics. The two categories used for mammals are:

large mammals and small mammals

After spending several hours outdoors, your skin is pale and clammy. You feel weak and have muscle cramps. These are symptoms of: frostbite hypothermia heat exhaustion first-degree burn

heat exhaustion