Hunter Safety Unit 3 & 4
You ______ a rifle and __________ the trigger.
Aim, Squeeze
What two factors are vital to hitting the target with a handgun?
Body Position, Grip
This is the preferred shot angle for both firearm and bow hunter's for larger game animals, such as elk, deer, and bear.
Broadside
Large Mammals
Deer, Bear, Elk
Animals can be identified by these 4 basic characteristics.
Distinctive Markings Sounds Movement Group Behavior
Waterfowl
Ducks, and Geese
Two essential items needed when shooting a firearm.
Eye and ear protection.
The best way to approach a downed deer or other large animal.
From above and behind.
Which type of choke is the most open?
Full
Accurately and consistently hitting the target where planned.
Good Marksmanship
Makeshift or temporary structures located on the ground that conceal the hunter.
Ground Blind
In order to achieve a clean kill you should deliver a shot to the animals vital organs, which include the.......
Heart and Lungs
3 factors that cause spoiled meat.
Heat, Moisture, Dirt
What should you do when transporting game?
Keep it covered, cool, and free of insects.
With only one arm braced, this position is less steady than the prone and sitting positions.
Kneeling
A successful hunt begins with careful _____________ and __________________.
Planning, Preparation
You ________ a shotgun and ________ the trigger.
Point, Pull
Which type of dogs are used primarily for upland game birds?
Pointers
This position is the steadiest of the four rifle firing positions.
Prone
The 3 fundamentals of good marksmanship.
Proper sight adjustment, proper shooting technique, and practice.
Small Mammals
Rabbits, Squirrels, and Raccoons
Which type of dogs are used primarily to get waterfowl?
Retrievers
The process of lining up rear and front sights.
Sight Alignment
With neither arm supported, this is the most difficult position for firing an accurate shot.
Standing
The two most common methods of leading targets at long range with a shotgun.
Swing-through, Sustained
Why is it important to know your quarry?
To make sure you are taking legal game.
Upland Birds
Turkey, Grouse, Quail, and Dove