Hunter ed Exam

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

2 weeks

what is the preferred rifle shot for big game

Broadside shot angle

Which statement about broadheads is true?

Dress game with great caution until you find all parts of the broadhead.

After spending several hours outdoors, your skin is pale and clammy. You feel weak and have muscle cramps. These are symptoms of:

Frostbite

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

Full choke

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

Heat exhaustion

Choose the true statement about dressing in layers.

Layers offer superior insulation.

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.

What is the FINAL step in correctly matching ammunition to a firearm?

Match the information on the barrel to the information on the cartridge or shotshell.

Which statement about muzzleloaders is true?

Muzzleloaders are early firearms that are loaded from the open end.

Preservation

Preventing hunting a endanger animal is what

What is the main difference between centerfire and rimfire ammunition?

Rimfire primer is in the rim of the casing.

A responsible and ethical hunter would not _____________________

Waste meat and usable parts of the game harvested

Rifles, shotguns, and handguns differ mostly based on their:

barrel and ammo

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

broadside

What are the basic parts of ammunition?

case, primer, powder, and projectile

What is the name for the narrowing at the muzzle end of a shotgun barrel?

choke

Which shotgun choke is the most open?

cylinder(unchocked)

Shotguns are classified by:

gauge

After spending several hours outdoors, your skin is dry, hot, and flushed. Your pupils are dilated. You have a rapid, weak pulse. Your breathing is shallow. These are symptoms of:

heat stroke

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

in a quiver with a cover

A firearm safety:

is a mechanical device that could failscan fail when least expected due to wear or other factorscan be bumped from the safe position

The "T" in T.A.B.+K is "Treat every firearm as if it were _________."

loaded

The "A" in T.A.B.+K is "Always keep the _________ in a safe direction."

muzzle

You are hunting with others. Which two factors are most important in choosing how to carry your firearm?

muzzle control and terrain

What is the first step in cleaning a firearm?

point the muzzle in a safe direction

Bowhunters should avoid _______ shots, because the vital areas are protected by bone from this angle

quartering-toward

Bullets spin when shot from a rifle or handgun. What causes this spinning?

rifling

What are the two basic styles of firearm actions?

single-shot and repeating

What should be used to screw on broadheads?

specially designed wrench

There are four standard rifle firing positions. Which position provides the LEAST support?

standing

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

telescopic

What do contour intervals on a topographic map show?

the steepness of the terrain

What is the sight picture?

what you see when a firearm's sights are aligned correctly with the target

When you know a firearm's effective killing range, you can determine:

when a shot will give a clean kill

When should you carry arrows in the nocked position?

when you are slowly approaching game

What legal requirements must you consider when selecting a firearm for hunting?

Caliber or Gauge

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

First- and second-degree burns with closed blisters are best treated with cold water.

What part of wildlife management involves setting daily and seasonal time limits, bag limits, and legal methods for taking wildlife?

Hunting regulations

You are loading your firearm. You start by pointing the muzzle in a safe direction. What is the NEXT step you should take?

Open the action and make sure the barrel is unobstructed.

When a shotgun fires, a sequence of events takes place. After the hunter pulls the trigger, what is the next event in the sequence?

The firing pin strikes the primer.

When a rifle fires, a sequence of events takes place. After the firing pin strikes the primer, what is the next event in the sequence?

The primer explodes and sparks the gunpowder.

What is the correct treatment for second-degree or third-degree burns with open blisters?

Wrap with loose, dry dressing

You need to clear an obstruction from your firearm. What is the proper tool to use?

a cleaning rod

Which part of the firearm loads, fires, and ejects shells or cartridges?

action

All modern firearms have three basic groups of parts. What are these parts?

action,stock,barrel

To take game and minimize its suffering, you must know the ______ of the animal you are hunting.

anatomy

In rifles and handguns, the diameter of the bore usually indicates:

caliber

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

compound bow

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

fall arrest system

What should you do as soon as possible after tagging game?

field-dress it

What is a safe way to unload a muzzleloader?

fire it into backstop

Responsible hunters:

follow safety rules and guidelines

Which shotgun choke has the tightest shot pattern?

full

There are four main causes of hunting incidents. One of these causes is:

hunter judgement mistakes

There are several ways to carry a gun. The shoulder carry is a good choice:

if all hunters are in front of you

Which two shotgun chokes are best for hunting small, fast, close birds?

improved cylinder and modified

Which type of bow has straight limbs that form an arc when strung?

longbow

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

modern smokeless powder

To make sure a bolt-action firearm is unloaded, you must check the:

open-action and magazine

Within a firearm, a burning material creates pressure to force the bullet or shot out of the barrel. What is this burning material?

powder

The basic components of cartridges and shotshells are similar. Which basic component is a bullet and shot pellets?

projectile

There are four standard rifle firing positions. Choose the steadiest.

prone

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 thermal foil blankets

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

180 degrees

Which of the following is a goal of hunter education?

produce knowledgeable, responsible, and involved hunters