hunter safety unit 6

There are several ways to carry a firearm while hunting. Which carry gives the best control?

two-handed or ready carry

Three hunters are walking side by side hunting pheasants. Which of the following is a safe and proper practice?

Each hunter shoots only at pheasants in his or her zone-of-fire.

there are four primary rules of firearm safety. One of these rules is:

Keep your finger outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot.

Which of the following describes safe handling of a firearm?

Unload and case the firearm before transporting it.

Three hunters are walking single file. Which of the following would be safe?

The hunter in front uses the elbow carry.

There are four primary rules of firearm safety. One of these rules is:

Treat every firearm with the respect due a loaded gun.

What should you do if you fall overboard into cold water?

Try to reboard your boat, even if it is swamped.

You are getting ready to carry a firearm on a boat. What is the first step you should take?

Unload the firearm and keep the action open.

You need to haul your firearm into a tree stand. What is the first step you should take?

Unload the firearm and open the action

What is one ADVANTAGE of hunting from an elevated stand?

You have a good backstop for shooting.

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

a cleaning rod

There are several ways to carry a gun. The elbow carry:

can cause the gun to snag in brushy terrain

Which two items should always be locked away separately?

firearms and ammunition

There are four main causes of hunting incidents. Which cause is most likely to lead to mistaking another person for game?

hunter judgment mistakes

There are four main causes of hunting incidents. Which cause includes having an obstructed barrel or improper ammunition?

mechanical failure

Which of the following is a key factor in making a clean kill?

shooting accurately

You are carrying a firearm. Before crossing a fence, the first thing you should do is:

unload the firearm

When should a hunter wear a fall-arrest system?

whenever the hunter is off the ground

Which is the safest device to use while climbing a tree or in a tree stand?

full-body harness

The zone-of-fire in front of each hunters spans about:

45 degrees