Hunter review chapter 6 and 7

Hunters should be spaced _______ yards apart, and each should have a zone-of-fire of ______ degrees in front.

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if three hunters are walking in single File it is acceptable for the hunter in the middle to use the ________. A. cradle carry. B. elbow or side carry. C. shoulder carry. D. trail carry.

A. cradle carry.

When hunting from a boat, it is best to always wear a ________. A. personal flotation device. B. camouflage jacket. C. red jacket. D. safety harness.

A. personal flotation device.

A responsible and ethical hunter would NOT _____. A. waste meat and reusable parts of the game harvested. B. strive for a quick, clean kill. C. leave the land better than he or she found it. D. abide by game laws and regulations.

A. waste meat and reusable parts of the game harvested.

Responsible hunters _______________. A. use land without asking permission from the landowner/ B. keep firearms out of sight when not hunting C. Draw attention to themselves by wearing bloody or dirty hunting clothes when it's not necessary. D. unnecessarily harass or frighten livestock.

B. keep firearms out of sight when not hunting

In the ________, success is determined by bagging the limit, which can cause hunters to take unsafe shots. A. shooting stage B. limiting-out stage C. trophy stage D. sportsman stage

B. limiting-out stage

If crossing a fence while hunting alone, you should ________. A. cross the fence with the gun held under your arm. B. place the gun on the other side of the fence with the muzzle pointed away from you, and then cross. C. set the gun down and then cross, and then pull the muzzle to you. D. any of the above.

B. place the gun on the other side of the fence with the muzzle pointed away from you, and then cross.

Which of these was NOT a reason for establishing hunting laws? A. to limit hunting methods and equipment B. to limit the profits of sporting goods manufactures C. to set rules on how hunters take game D. to limit harvesting and avoid hunting during nesting and mating seasons

B. to limit the profits of sporting goods manufactures

_______ should be worn at all times while climbing a tree and when on a tree stand. A. Climbing boots B. Thick outwear C. A safety harness D. Camouflage outerwear

C. A safety harness

According to Aldo Leopold, the "father of wildlife management," ethical behavior is __________. A. killing game only for food. B. harvesting as much game as the law allows. C. doing the right thing when no one else is watching--even when doing the wrong thing is legal. D. not killing any wildlife but preserving it for future generations.

C. doing the right thing when no one else is watching--even when doing the wrong thing is legal.

To minimize the risk of a firearm incident in the home, you should NEVER _________________. A. point the muzzle in a safe direction. B. keep your finger off the trigger when handling the firearm. C. store the firearm and ammunition together. D. check that the chamber and the magazine are empty

C. store the firearm and ammunition together.

_________ is NOT a safe way to transport a firearm. A. Unloaded B. With the action open C. In a gun case D. Loaded and in a gun rack in the rear window.

D. Loaded and in a gun rack in the rear window.

To load or unload a firearm safely, you should always _______. A. put it on safety on. B. dry fire the firearm before loading and after unloading. C. point the muzzle in a safe direction. D. both a. and c.

D. both a. and c.

Consuming alcohol before or during a hunt does NOT _____. A. impair your coordination. B. increase your chance of a hunting incident. C. affect your judgment. D. enhance your chance of a successful hunt.

D. enhance your chance of a successful hunt.

To get your firearm into an elevated stand safely, _______. A. climb into the stand using the cradle carry, B. Climb into the stand and have your companion carefully toss your firearm up to you. C. climb into the stand using the sling carry. D. haul up the unloaded firearm after you have secured yourself in the stand.

D. haul up the unloaded firearm after you have secured yourself in the stand.

If three hunters are walking side by side, the hunter in the center should keep the gun pointed ________ or _________.

Front Up

List the four primary rules of firearm safety.

I. II. Treat every gun as if it's loaded III. Be sure of the target and what's in front and beyond it IV. Keep your finger outside the trigger guard until you are ready to shoot.

Name the four main causes of hunting incidents.

I. Hunter Judgement Mistakes II. Safety Rule Violations III. Lack of Control and Practice IV. Mechanical failure

There are five distinct stages of development that most hunters will experience. The most responsible and ethical is the _______________ stage.

Method or Sportsman

If you fall into cold water while hunting from a boat, you should try to __________ the boat.

reboard