Hunter Safety practice test

For safety, a firearm should be stored: a. in a locked location, away from the ammunition b. in a closed gun case c. in a locked gun case, along with the ammunition d. in a sheepskin scabbard

a

Hunters should teach other, work with landowners, and cooperate with game wardens. There effors are part of what makes a hunter. a. a responsible sportman b. a method stage hunter c. an unethical hunter d. a conservationist

a

Landowners often complain that hunters: a. do not get permission to hunt b. leave all gates as they found them c. notify them when they arrive and when they leave d. clean up all their liter

a

To make sure a bolt-action firearm is unloaded, you must: a. visually check he open action and magazine b. remove the magazine c. open the action only d. slide fore end to the rear

a

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

a

Why is good marksmanship important? a. critical for a clean kill b bag a trophy game c. bag the limit d. critical to become a shooting-stage hunter

a

Why should hunters wear daylight fluorescent orange clothing? a. to be more visible to other hunters b. to obey federal law c. to reflect sunlight and keep cool d. to hide from game

a

what distance should be used to pattern a shotgun a. the distance you expect to be from he game you will be hunting b. the max range of your shotgun c. 50 yrds d. 100 yrds

a

what is the number one cause of outdoor deaths a. hypothermia b. crowded hunting grounds c. snakebites d. accidental shooting

a

which of the following is the best way to make sure you have the proper ammunition for your firearm? a. match the info on the firearms barrel to the info on the ammunition box. also match the info on the case or shell to the info on the firearms barrel before you shoot, b. always use a caliber or gauge of the recommended size or smaller. c. load different types of ammunition in your firearm and see which type shoots best. d. use whatever ammunition is handy-matching the ammunition to the firearm is not really that important

a

why must you learn to recognize important features of the game your hunting a. to avoid taking illegal game or non-game animals b. to make sure you limit out c. to recieve a hunting license d. to tage a harvested animal properly

a

you are carrying a firearm. before crossing a fence, the first thing you should do is: a. point the muzzle in a safe direction than unload the firearm b. lay the firearm on your side of the fence c. check the firearm for obstructions d. use a haul line to lift the firearm over the fence

a

you remove a firearm from its storage location in your home. How should you handle the firearm? a. immediately point the muzzle in a safe direction and open the action b. immediatetly pull the trigger to make sure the firearm is not loaded c. look down the muzzle to check for any buildup of moisture or dust d. wait until you get to the field to check the chamber and magazine for ammunition

a

Choose the true statement about a firearms maxiumum projectile range. a. knowing a firearms range is critical only when firing a shotgun b. when you know a firearms range, you know how far the bulet or shot can travel and still cause injury or damage to persons, animals, or object c. knowing a firearms rane is critical ony when firing a rifle or handgun d. when you know a firearms range, you know how close you need to be hit your target every time

b

How can you show respect for other hunters? a. by interfering with someone elses hunt b. by sharing your knowledge and skills with others c. by pretending not to notice another hunters unsafe handling of firearms d. by drinking beer while hunters

b

What is the name for the narrowing at the muzzle end of a shotgun barrel? a. caliber b. choke c. bore d. gauge

b

Which of a following is a goal of hunter education a. to teach hunters to limit out whenver possible b. to improve hunters skills and knowledge c. to promote longer hunting seasons d. to teach hunters how to run, jump, and climb safely with a loaded gun

b

You are hunting in a group. It is safe for you to shoot in the area called the: a. firing land b. zone-of-fire c. shooting alley d. game zone

b

a firearm safety: a. can take the place of safe firearm handling b. is a mechanical device that could fail c. should be released as soon as you spot the game you are hunting d. ensures that a firearm will not fire accidentally

b

the proper arrangement of food, water, cover, and space provide a proper wildlife------ a. terrain b. habitat c. forest d. grassland

b

there are four standard rifle shooting positions, choose the steadiest: a. standing b. prone c. sitting d. kneeling

b

there are several ways to carry a firearm while hunting. Which carry gives the best control? a. trail carry b. two-handed or ready carry c. albow or side carry d. shoulder carry

b

three hunters are walking side by side. which of the following would be safe? a. the hunter in the center uses the cradle carry b. the hunter in the center uses the trail carry c. all 3 hunters point their guns to the right d. the hunter on the right points his to the left

b

what part of the game animal is the most effective place to shoot a. head b. vital organs; heart and lungs c. stomach d. neck

b

which safety device is recommended when climbing a tree to enter an elevated stand? a. a waist belt b. a fall-arrest system c. a free rope attached to the stand d. a free standing ladder

b

which type of bow has a rifle-like stock that shoots bolts or short arrows a.compund bow b. crossbow c. long bow d. recurve bow

b

Which part of the firearm loads, fires, and edjects shells or cartridges? a. stock b. barrel c. action d. trigger

c

You need to haul your firearm into a tree stand. What is the first step you should take? a. put on your safety harness b. slip the end of the haul line through your belt c. unload the firearm and open the action d. attach the haul line to the firearm

c

bulets spin when shot ffrom a firle or handun. What causes this spinning? a. primer b. action c. rifiling d. cartridge

c

choose the true statement about bows a. bows are not effective for hunting game animals b. moderns bows are not dangerous c. bow shots are usually limited to 40 yrds or less d. the arrow shot from a modern bow will never pass through an animal

c

the rules of fair chase address: a. bag limits b. size limits c. how game may be taken d. hunting with dog

c

what is not a cause of spoled meat? a. moisture b. heat c. cold temp d. dirt

c

what is the goal of wildlife conservation? a. to protect only endangered species b. to prevent hunters from taking game c. to use and manage renewable resources wisley d. to ensure unlimited resources for hunters

c

which of the following factors reduces the production of wildlife? a. regulated hunting b. preservation c. disease d. good habitat

c

which statement about muzzleloaders is true? a. all muzzleloaders are rifles b. all muzzleloaders have only one barrel c. muzzleloaders are firearms that are loaded from the muzzle d. muzzleloaders are safer and easie to use than moderns firearms

c

which statement concerning rare, threatened, or endangered species is true? a. some of these species produce surplus to harvest b. harvesting is permitted if these species are a nuisance c. these species are fully protected by law d. there is not penalty if these species are shot accidentaly

c

A 20-gauge shell is placed in a 12-gauge shotgun. What is the danger? a. the shotgun will not fire b. the shot will not fly true, causing the hunter to miss the target c. the shell could cause a misfire d. the shell could lodge in the barrel and cause an obstruction, which could cause serious personal injury

d

A hunter who drinks alcohol before or during the hunt is more likely to: a. take legal game b. locate game c. have a safe hunting experience d. have a hunting incident

d

Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act (Pittman-Robertson Act) pays for: a. protecting endangered species b. operating national parks c. Advertising environmental issues d. restoring and improving wildlife haitats and Hunter ed

d

What type of shotgun pellets are NOT allowed for waterfowl hunting in the US? a. asbestos b. steel c. ceramic d. lead

d

You are shooting a muzzleloader. A hang fire happens. What should you do first? a. take the gun back home to correct the problem b. look down the muzzle to identify the obstruction c. reload and fire again d. keep the gun pointed in a safe direction

d

how can you show respect for natural resources a. by leaving shot game for scavengers b. by ignoring game violations c. by leaving behind litter and garbage d. by following game laws and regulations

d

what are the basic parts of rifle ammunition? a. case, powder, projectile and shot b. case, powder, wad, and slug c. case, powder, projectile, and wad d. case, primer, powder, and projectile

d

what is one disadvantage of hunting from an elevated stand? a. you can detect game earlier b. you have a good backstop to other hunters c. you are more visible to other hunters d. you can fall out of the stand

d

what is the first step in cleaning a firearm a. clean from the breech end b. use cleaning solvents in a well-ventilated area c. field strip the firearm d. point the muzzle in a safe direction

d

what is the only arrowhead that may be used for big game hunting a. judo point b. bullet point c. field point d. broadhead

d

what is the word that describes the size of a firle or handgun bore a. gauge b. action c. shot charge d. caliber

d

what should every prepared hunter carry for outdoor emergencies? a. hunting plan b. fanny pack c. global positioning system d. first-aid kit

d

when sighting-in a rifle: a. use lighter ammunition that you plan to use when hunting b. see how fast you can shoot c. fire the rifle from a standing shooting position d. the rear sight is moved in the same direction you want your shot to move on the target

d

which of the following statements about hunting is true? a. sport hunting has causes extinction of some animals b. hunters spend less time, money, and effort on wildlife conservation than other groups c. excessive hunting causes habitat destruction d. hunting is an effective wildlife management tool

d