Hunters Ed chapters 5-9
Three factors contribute to bacteria growth
1. Meat begins to spoil over 40 degrees 2. Moisture encourages bacteria growth 3. Dirt, use a tarp don't use the ground
________ should be worn at all times while climbing and using a tree stand
A full-body harness
When approaching downed game
Approach from behind, make sure it's not breathing,if the eyes are open and unresponsive to a stick, it's dead
Game care kit includes
Black pepper (repels insects.) , cheesecloth bags, cooler and ice, disposable plastic gloves
Which is a safety guideline for using an elevated stand?
Do not climb with anything in your hands or on your back
What should you do if the game is still alive
Finish it off with a shot to the base of the ear, bow hunters only can shoot in the lung heart area.
Types of elevated stands
Hang-on stands, Climbing stands, Ladder stands, Tower stands
Where should you shoot at a turkey with a FIREARM?
Head and neck,broadside
You are shooting a muzzleloader. A hang fire happens. What should you do?
Keep the gun pointed downrange
A common error when hunting birds with a shotgun is
Lowering the head and cheek to the stock
Where should you shoot at a deer with a FIREARM?
Lungs, broadside
Of the four standard rifle-firing positions, the steadiest one is the_____
Prone
What is the preferred angle for shooting big game like elk, deer, and bear.
broadside
________ does not make meat spoil
cold
When handling game wear
disposable gloves then wash your hands and arms thoroughly
According to Aldo Leopold, ethical behavior is __________.
doing the right thing when no one is watching even if the wrong thing is legal
Always stand _______________ from where games expected route
downwind
To help steady the rifle when you're ready to shoot, draw a deep breath and-
exhale about half of it
NEVER TAKE A
rear end shot
When tagging a white-tailed deer you must _______
. cut out the correct month and day markings on the tag use a pen to write the name of the property and the county where you are hunting . complete the Harvest Log for White-tailed Deer found on the back of the license
what are the three questions you should ask yourself before taking a shot
Is it safe, is it legal, is it ethical?
Before you take any shoot ask yourself-
Is it safe? Is it legal? Is it ethical?
A sure fire way to ruin your meat is-
On the roof of your vehicle
When trailing game
Wait for at least 30 minute before trailing deer unless you can see it.
Understanding where the vital organs 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
All handguns should be fired at ___ length.
arms
the essential components of an F.A.S are a full-body harness, a tether, and a suspension relief strap. Which is not an essential component to attach yourself to the tree?
climbing aids
Once the quarry is dead and you have completed all tagging and logging requirements you should begin
field dressing
Mark trail with
florescent orange flagging
To get a firearm into an elevated stand, a hunter should ___________.
haul up the unloaded firearm after you have secured yourself in the stand
A true sportsman not only brings game home but _________ the quarry
inflict the game the least amount of pain
The best anchor point for drawing a bow is
is determined through practice
responsible hunters
keep firearms to themselves when not hunting
In the ______ stage, success it determined by bagging the limit, which can cause hunters to take unsafe shots
limiting out stage
_______- is the process of placing the arrow shaft on the bows arrow rest and pulling the arrow back until the string snaps into the slot.
nocking
When field dressing
remove entrails, lowers temperatures
There are 6 stages of hunter development, in the_________________ stage, success is measured by total experience
sportsman stage
The proper technique for pulling the trigger when shooting a rifle is to
squeeze the trigger slowly
To bring respect to the sport of hunting
support organizations dedicated to improving habitat and management efforts
which shotgun shooting technique is best for beginning hunter and his preferred by pointing at a moving target and then moving fast past it and firing
swing-through
To avoid suspension trauma, you should
use your suspension relief strap
If there is another animal behind the one you are hunting, the ethical thing to do is _______.
wait for the animals to move apart so the one you want is alone and gives you a clear, safe and ethical shot
A responsible hunter would NOT
waste meat and usable parts of harvest