Hunter Ed Test Review

If there is another animal behind the one you are hunting, the ______ thing to do is go ahead and take the shot and hope to hit both animals, shoot in the air to scare the animals so they move apart or shoot the front animal in the legs.

UNethical

_______ ways to transport your harvested deer are strapped on top of the roof of your car, skinned in the back of a pick up or with the head tied on the front bumper.

Unethical

Understanding where the_____ are located inside the animal you are hunting will help you aim at the right spot to shoot at for a quick, clean and ethical kill.

Vital Organs

If crossing a fence while hunting alone, you should unload, place the firearm on the ground, muzzle covered, pointed _________ on the other side of the fence, and then cross.

away from you

When using a firearm or a bow, a _____ is the most effective shot angle on deer, antelope and other large game animals

broadside shot

An ethical hunter not only tries to bring home the wild game he or she is seeking but also tries to_____

cause the least amount of pain and suffering to the animal.

Knowing your firearm's range is critical because it allows you to determine whether or not you're able to make a ______ and know the distances your firearm could cause injury.

clean (and ethical) kill

Hitting the spot where you are aiming when hunting is important for a_____

clean and ethical kill.

The reason for hunting laws and regulations is for ____ of natural resources, providing equal opportunity for all hunters and to ensure public safety.

conservation

Common causes of a hunting incident is hunter judgment mistake, safety rule violation and lack of _____ and practice

control

The ______ (how you carry your rifle or shotgun in the field) that provides the best muzzle control is the two-handed carry.

field carry

When hunters are walking in a group, the most important thing for each hunter to do is to ________ in a safe direction and pointed away from each other.

keep their muzzles pointed

If there is another animal behind the one you are hunting, the ethical thing to do is wait for the animals to _______ so the one you want is alone and gives you a clear, safe and ethical shot.

move apart

You should always ____your hunt and hunt your plan.

plan

Firearms should be stored unloaded, lightly-oiled in a locked location and ______ from ammunition.

separate

Heat, dirt and moisture causes meat to ____.

spoil

When hunters are walking in a group, they should not _________.

stay close together.

If a game animal requires it, a ___ should be completed and secured to the animal immediately after the kill.

tag

When approaching a downed deer or other large animal after your shot, you should approach cautiously from behind, stop a short distance away and watch ____ for any breathing movement.

the chest cavity

Before climbing into or out of an elevated blind you should always completely ______ your firearm.

unload

The ______ angle for a shot at the vital organs on a deer is from the rear end.

worst

Good ______ is hitting the spot where you are aiming on your target again and again.

Marksmanship

If crossing a fence while hunting alone, you should ____ cross the fence with the firearm held under your arm or lean the firearm against the fence and then cross.

NOT

Each year before going hunting, all hunters should review this booklet, which is updated every year to learn about any changes in hunting laws.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Outdoor Annual

The most _____ way to transport a harvested deer is legally quartered, packed in an ice chest with the proper tag included.

The most ethical way to transport a harvested deer is legally quartered, packed in an ice chest with the proper tag included.