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At which age in Minnesota are hunters required to obtain their Firearms Safety Certificate?

12

After taking a shot, how long should you wait before attempting to retrieve the game animal?

15 to 20 minutes

Why would a hunter choose to use a shotgun with slugs instead of a rifle?

A slug from a shotgun will generally travel less far than a bullet from a rifle and is recommended when hunting in semi-rural areas

Which of the following is an action that should be taken by anyone riding an all-terrain vehicle (ATV)?

Always ask permission before using privately-owned trails

What is the first thing a hunter should do every time he or she loads a firearm?

Check the barrel for obstructions

When storing firearms and ammunition, which of the following is an important consideration?

Ensuring that they are stored separately and securely

What should safe hunters always have with them when they leave for a hunt?

First Aid kit

Which of the following would be a recommended action to take when dealing with someone who is suffering from heat exhaustion?

Have them lie down in a shaded area and elevate their feet

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 and Moisture

IHEA

Hunter education across North America utilizes standards from which organization?

What should hunters in Minnesota consider when getting dressed for a hunt?

Hunters must adhere to the blaze orange requirements for the game they are hunting and the season in which they are hunting

After a person falls in the water, what is the condition called where their body begins to lose heat faster than it can create it?

Hypothermia

What is the purpose of a trigger guard on a firearm?

It helps protect the trigger from being accidentally pulled

Why should hunters avoid strapping harvested animals to the hood of a vehicle for transport?

It may be offensive to non-hunters, and the heat from the engine will spoil the meat.

Which of the following lands are closed to hunting at all times?

National Parks

What should all hunters do when showing someone their firearm?

Point the muzzle in a safe direction and ensure the firearm is unloaded

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

What is the most secure option for safe storage of firearms?

Secure cabinet

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

When hunting for Wild Turkey, which of the following is an important safety consideration?

Sit with your back against a tree at least as wide as your shoulders

What information does the data stamp located on the barrel of a shotgun indicate?

The gauge and length of the ammunition

What is controlled by the side dial on a telescopic sight?

The horizontal reticle (Up and Down)

What is meant by the "carrying capacity" of a piece of land?

The number of animals the land can sustain without damage to the habitat or the animals

Which of the following statements is generally true regarding the public's opinion of hunters and hunting?

The public is more critical of hunting behavior than of the sport of hunting itself

What is a shot string?

The three-dimensional spread of shot pellets after they leave the barrel

Which of the following methods of safe carry provides a hunter with the best control of their firearm?

The two-hand carry provides the best control over the firearm. One hand holds the firearm's grip and the other hand is on the forearm of the firearm.

What is the main purpose of the orienteering lines on a compass?

They always point towards magnetic North

What was the purpose of the Pittman-Robertson Act?

To collect and redistribute taxes collected to improve wildlife management practices and to educate hunters.

What is the purpose of a choke on a shotgun?

To control the spread of the shot

What purpose does the case of a rifle or handgun cartridge serve?

To hold all of its components together

Why should a safe hunter read the user's manual before operating a new firearm?

To properly understand how the firearm works

What is one of the main purposes of a topographic map?

To provide a graphic representation of the earth's surface

What are the three primary firearm safety rules described in the Minnesota Firearm Safety Course?

Treat firearms as if they were loaded; always point the muzzle in a safe direction; be sure of your target and beyond.

A retriever would most likely be used for what type of hunting?

Waterfowl

When should a hunter ask a landowner permission to hunt on his or her property?

Well before the hunting season starts

Fires and selective burning, food plots and edge control are all examples of what?

Wildlife Management Practices

When firing a handgun while standing, how should it be held to provide the maximum amount of control?

With the hand on the side of your dominant eye

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

In Minnesota, where do most firearm-related accidents occur?

in the field

Which of the following firearms would have to be cleaned from the muzzle end?

lever action

Which of the following firearms has a hammer or half-cock safety?

see picture

In which of the following images is the safe hunter using the cradle carry?

think of a baby

What is the purpose of a magazine on a firearm?

to act as a storage device for cartridges or shot shells

what does it mean when a bullet ricochets

to bounce off rocks and water in all different directions