Hunters Safety

4 key parts of hunting

1. Be ready 2. Know your location 3. Prepare for safety 4. Tell others

What are the 5 stages of hunter developent

1. Shooting stage 2. Limiting out stage 3. Trophy Stage 4. Method Stage 5. Sportsman Stage

What is 1 click worth of MOA?

1/2 MOA

To increase accuracy what is the range for most shots taken with a bow?

15 yards

how many inches is 1/2 MOA at 25 ft and 100 ft?

25 ft = 1/8 inch, 100 ft = 1/2 inche

you need to clear an obstruction from your firearm what is the proper tool

A cleaning rod

What is a muzzerloader?

A term given to early firearms because they are loaded from the muzzle

Clothing can affect your ability to perform safely and responsibly. How should you choose your clothes for a hunting trip?

Always wear clothing suitable for the weather you expect.

When firing a handgun, how far away should you hold it from your Body?

At an arm's length.

Two Handed or ready carry?

Best control particularly in thick brush or weeds or when you need to fire quickly.

What type of powder should be used with Muzzleloaders

Black powder only, never use modern smokeless gunpowder. Must measure how much to put in.

Best way to purify water

Boiling

Two types of aiming with a bow

Bow sights, or instinctive aiming (simply look at the ended target with both eyes.

Two types of broadheads

Broadheads - used for big game. Steel blades. The only arrowhead that may be used for big game. Razor sharp. Many states have minimum diameter and number of cutting edges laws for big game. Mechanical Blade Broadheads - Blades are retracted and then when shot they expand upon impact to expose the cutting edges. Only recommended with a 50 + lb draw.

5 common types of arrowheads

Bullet point - target shooting and small game. Steel Blunt point- small game and target. steel, hard rubber, or plastic Field Point- target shooting and small game. Steel Judo Point - spring arms to catch in grass and leaves. preventing arrow loss. Stump shooting or small game Fish point- long barbed. Secures them until landed with an attached line.

What is elbow or side carry

Comfortable, but it has the least amount of muzzle control.

Ground blinds

Conceal the hunter on the ground.

Aldo Leopold said

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

While hunting laws preserve wildlife.._______ preserves the hunters opporunity to hunt

Ethics

What is FAS

Fall Arrest Systems

Which muzzerloader locks are typically used for hunting or competitions? Cheaper, lighter and more reliable

Flintlock and percussion locks

Which shotgun choke is best for hunting a large, slow bird, such as a turkey?

Full

Essential FAS Components

Full Body harness Tether Suspension Relief Strap

Rule for backdrops

If you cannot see what lies beyond the target, do not take the shot.

There are four main causes of hunting incidents. Which cause is most likely to lead to accidental discharges and stray shots?

Lack of control and practice

What is the standard measurement unit of shooting accuracy?

MOA - minute of angle

Animals can be identified by four basic characteristics.

Markings, group behavior, movement, sound

Can you shoot from an ATV?

No

There are four standard rifle-firing positions. Which position is best for learning the fundamentals of shooting?

Prone

What are the 4 standard rifle firing positions?

Prone, standing, kneeling and sitting

A bowhunter's quarry is antelope, deer, black bear, or other big game of similar size or smaller. Which shot offers a good chance for a clean kill?

Quartering away

Three types of projectiles used for Muzzleloaders

Round balls, Bullets, and shot pellets

What are the 4 parts of an arrow

Shaft, Fletching (the little wings), arrowhead and nock (notch were string is inserted.

In an emergency what does the S.T.O.P principle mean

Stop - remain calm and analyze the situation Think - Decide what you need to do to survive Observe - Study the terrain and look for familiar landmarks Plan - Figure out the next best course of action.

You point a shotgun at a moving target. You swing the gun faster than the target is moving so that the muzzle passes the target. Then you fire. This method of shooting is called

Swing through

You are hiking into unfamiliar terrain. what is the best way to keep your bearings?

Take a frequent compass readings and plot your progress on the map.

Cardinal rule of firearm safety?

That every gun must be treated as if it were loaded

Trophy Stage

The hunter is selective and judges success by quality rather than quantity

Shooting stage

The priority is getting off a shot, rather than patiently waiting for a good shot

What is the sight picture

The sight picture is the image you see when the sights are aligned correctly with the target.

What is the international emergency signal for distress?

Three repeating signals of any type

What is the easiest way to restring a longbow or a recurve bow?

Use a Bowstringer

How to replace the strings on a compound bow?

Use a bow press

Where to hit large game for clean kill.

Vital organs, these organs lie in the chest cavity behind the front shoulder.

Do you unload the firearm when crossing fences, logs or other obstacles?

Yes

Sighting in a rifle means what

adjusting the sights to hit a target at a specific range

What is the best way to stop severe bleeding

apply direct pressure

What is the best way to stop severe bleeding

direct pressure

Three ways to discharge a muzzleloader

discharging it into a safe backdrop, use a CO2 Discharger to clear the barrell or on a modern in-line muzzleloader remove the breech plug.

What is sling carry

easy carry for long treks. keep a hand on the sling when walking so that it doesn't slide off your shoulder.

Stalking

following tracks to lead you to the type of game you are hunting.

What is the proper way to treat heat stroke

get the victim to a hospital immediately

What should be true about any firearm you choose to use for hunting?

has enough power to kill the game quickly and effectively

What is the cradle carry

hold butt of rifle and cradle it with one arm. secure and reduces arm fatique but do not use if gun would be pointed at someone walking side by side.

Why is good markmanship important

is critical for a clean kill

What do you do for shock victims

keep them lying on their back, raise their feet 8-10 inches.

How do you trail carry a gun?

leave a hand free for balance, but dont use it when you're behind someone. Not recommended when walking in snow or brush. Debris can get in the barrel.

What is a hunting plan

leave a hunting plan with a family member or friend. Tells them where and with whom you intend to hunt with and when you expect to return.

Which muzzerloader locks are rare, valuable, but unpredicatable

matchlock and wheel lock.

Shoulder carry

muzzle pointed back and up. Do not use when someone is walking behind you.

3 rules for safely carrying a gun

muzzle pointed in a safe direction and under control. 2. safety is on until immediate before you're ready to shoot 3. finger outside the trigger guard.

Aside from being a good marksman, what is the key to making a clean kill?

range

What is the edge effect

refers to the consequence of placing two contrasting ecosystems adjacent to one another.

what is preservation

saving natural resources

Posting

sitting or standing in one spot

Still hunting

stopping for long periods to scan and listen for game

Limiting out stage

success is determined by bagging the limit.

Sportsman Stage

success is measured by the total experience.

What is carrying capacity

the number of animals the habitat can support all year long.

Method Stage

the process of hunting becomes the focus.

Why should you use ear protection when shooting a firearm?

to prevent permanent hearing loss

Why do hunters pattern their shotguns?

to select ammunition with the best performance

What is conservation

wise use of natural resources

What is the proper way to treat frostbite

wrap the affected area in warm and dry clothing