hunting licence

The first "T" in ACTT stands for what?

"Trigger finger"—keep your finger outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot

Rimfire cartridges are available in the following modern calibers:

.17 HMR and .22 caliber

Which of the following is considered a safe backstop?

A dirt bank

The tether for a full body safety harness should be attached to a tree:

Above the head

What should you do if you make a mistake that violates a hunting regulation?

Admit it to yourself and contact a law enforcement officer to self-report the violation

What are the four main parts of an arrow?

Arrowhead, Shaft, Fletching and Nock.

Hunters should field dress game animals:

As soon as possible after making the kill

When waterfowl hunting in a boat and it is discovered that the PFDs were left at the boat dock, the hunters should:

Carefully return to the boat dock for the PFDs

What is the correct term to describe rifle ammunition?

Cartridge

Name the four parts of a rifle cartridge.

Case, primer, powder, bullet

What is the greatest threat to hunting in North America?

Illegal, unsafe and unethical hunters who create a negative image of hunters

Provide an example of what makes an ethical shot:

It allowed for fair chase and a one-shot clean kill

To open the action of a hinged frame firearm, you must:

Move the release lever on the receiver to one side or the other.

Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?

Mule deer

What must every hunter wear in order to be safe when hunting on water?

PFD (Personal Flotation Device)

Hunting laws are developed to:

Promote safe hunting practices Promote fair chase of wildlife Create hunting opportunities for all All of the above are correct

Conservation Officers are responsible for:

Promoting safe and responsible hunting through the enforcement of hunting laws

Which shooting position offers the greatest stability?

Prone

Which statement about the safety mechanism on a firearm is TRUE?

Safety mechanisms on firearms are mechanical devices that can fail

A _____________ propels the spent cartridge out of the chamber when the action is opened.

Spring-loaded ejector

The advantages of hunting from an elevated stand are:

The hunter's scent may not be detected by game animals, and the hunter has a wider field of view to observe game. Most game animals do not look up for predators, and being in a treestand provides additional safety to hunters from other hunters mistaking them for game. Both answers are correct.

How is carrying capacity defined?

The total number of healthy animals each habitat can support throughout the year

A poacher is:

Unethical and a law violator A person who takes game or hunts illegally Not representative of the majority of lawful hunters All of the above are correct

A float plan of your trip should include the following information:

When you plan to return

The "A" in ACTT stands for what?

"Assume" every gun is loaded

The "C" in ACTT stands for what?

"Control" the muzzle—point the muzzle in a safe direction

Which of the following shotgun gauges is the largest:

10 gauge

When a hunter reaches the age of 16 and wants to hunt waterfowl, federal law requires that hunter to acquire a:

Duck stamp

When someone purchases a ____________ that money is used to buy and lease wetlands for waterfowl refuges and production.

Duck stamp

Who is responsible for knowing the hunting regulations prior to going to the field?

Each and every hunter

What provides the most safety when climbing a tree and while sitting or standing on a treestand?

Full-body harness secured according to manufacturer's instructions

What should you do if you are hunting on a lake and a lightning storm is approaching?

Go to shore immediately and seek shelter

What is the safest way to carry a lever action firearm which is loaded in the chamber while in the field?

Hammer in the half-cocked position with the trigger finger outside the trigger guard.

_______________ have the ethical and legal responsibility to know which game animals they are hunting.

Hunters

What causes public disapproval of hunting?

Hunters not respecting the game animals hunted and not using the animals they harvest

Which statement about regulated hunting is TRUE?

Hunting is a scientifically proven, regulated method of harvesting wildlife

A break action firearm

If it is a double-barrel, can hold up to two rounds of ammunition

The greatest disadvantage of hunting from a treestand is:

Injury from falling

When cleaning your firearm, what should NOT be present on the table or workbench?

Live ammunition

The correct ammunition to use in a firearm can be determined by

Matching the ammunition size and type from the barrel stamp with the information found stamped or printed on the cartridge

The best angle to shoot a deer with a bow and arrow is when it is

Standing broadside to you

What tool should muzzleloaders use when first inserting a bullet into the muzzle?

Starter rod

Name the primary reason why you should not lean your firearm against a vehicle:

The firearm could fall over and discharge

What happens when the firing pin strikes the primer of a cartridge?

The impact detonates the primer which creates a spark which ignites the gun powder

What is the primary purpose for wearing hunter or blaze orange clothing.

To be seen by other hunters.

When waterfowl hunting, hunters may not possess or use:

Toxic (lead) shot and a firearm capable of holding more than 3 shells in the magazine and chamber combined

This type of elevated stand does not require a tree for support

Tripod stand

When traveling with a firearm on an ATV or snowmobile, the safest way to carry the firearm is:

Unloaded in the magazine and chamber, with the safety on, and placed in a case secured to the ATV or snowmobile.

If there are no laws saying how to store firearms safely, they should be stored

Unloaded, separate from ammunition and locked so that unauthorized persons cannot gain access to them

When hunting, arrows tipped with broadheads must always be carried in

a covered quiver

If wildlife managers want a population of whitetail deer to decrease, they would issue more:

antlerless licenses

Every hunter should learn to judge distance and shoot at game only:

within their effective range where a safe killing shot can be made

______________ and ______________ clothing can keep a hunter warm even if wet.

wool and polyester fleece

The second "T" in ACTT stands for what?

"Target"—be sure of your target and what lies beyond

Name the five parts of a shot shell.

-Hull (or case): The hull holds the primer, powder, wad, and shot pellets (or slug). -Primer: The primer compound explodes when struck by the firing pin and ignites the powder. -Powder: The powder burns and creates gas to move the wad and shot down and out the bore. -Wad: The wad protects the shot and/or barrel and seals the gas behind the shot charge. -Shot: The shot (pellets) strikes the target.

A boat should be equipped with

A correctly sized PFD for everyone on board A throw-able flotation device A visual distress signal All of the above

The best way to prevent injury or death from an elevated stand fall is to:

Always wear a full body safety harness whenever climbing or descending an elevated stand.

When loading a bolt action with a tubular magazine, the number of cartridges you can load is determined by the:

Ammunition capacity of the firearm

Fair chase is:

Balancing the skills and equipment of the hunter with the abilities of the animal to escape

Even though it may not be illegal, why should a hunter not shoot a duck on the water?

Because shooting a duck on the water is unethical.

___________________ is the term used to describe the "extra" animals above the habitat's carrying capacity that are made available for hunters to harvest.

Biological surplus

In addition to quality of the habitat, what other information helps wildlife biologists prepare hunting regulations?

Birth rate and death rate

While hunting with a companion, you approach a fence that needs to be crossed. What is the proper procedure to follow:

Both hunters unload firearms and keep the actions open. The first hunter crosses the fence, the second hunter passes the unloaded firearms over the fence to the companion, then the second hunter crosses the fence.

Why should hunters practice with broadheads before the start of the hunting season?

Broadheads may fly different than field/practice arrowheads

How does an arrow with a broadhead kill big game?

By causing severe bleeding

The term "wildlife" is used to describe animals that are not normally domesticated or raised by humans. Which animal below is NOT considered to be wildlife?

Chicken

Identify a way to prevent rust from becoming an obstruction.

Clean the firearm and apply a light film of gun oil after every use

The _______________ bow is the most popular bow that has wheels or cams at the ends of the limbs to make it easier to pull into full draw.

Compound

When approached by a Conservation Officer, all hunters should follow this two-step process

Control the muzzle of the firearm and do exactly as the officer requests

The purpose of the shotgun choke is:

Control the spread of shot

A recurve bow gets its name from its:

Curved limb tips

In rifles and handguns, what does caliber refer to?

Diameter of the bore in the barrel

The two essential aspects of physical conditioning are:

Diet and exercise

The three causes of meat spoilage are:

Dirt, moisture, heat

When unloading the pump action, pulling the fore end slide to the rear will:

Eject a cartridge

Even when target practicing, a shooter should always wear

Eye and ear protection

Which of the following black powder grain classification is the most coarse?

FFg

The only way a firearm can discharge is if someone uses their finger to pull the trigger.

False

Upon completion of this online hunter education course, a student must:

Find out whether a field day or other requirements are necessary to complete the hunter education training.

What is a safe way to unload a muzzleloader?

Fire it into a suitable backstop in the field

Habitat is defined as the natural environment in which an animal lives, The critical elements of habitat are:

Food Water Cover or Shelter Space All of the above are correct

To build a fire, three things are necessary:

Fuel, source of heat, and oxygen

A hunter should always use a ______________ when transporting hunting equipment into and out of a treestand.

Haul line

A positive public perception of hunting is the result of:

Hunters exhibiting ethical behavior in the field

Limiting factors prevent wildlife populations from increasing. Which of the following is considered to be a limiting factor for a wildlife species?

Insufficient food for the number of animals present Poor cover or shelter for the animals present Drought All of the above are correct

Which of the following is NOT one of the primary reasons for a species of wildlife to become endangered?

Modern day legal and regulated hunting practices

Of the following, which is an important rule of black powder safety?

Never expose black powder to open flame Never blow down the barrel of a muzzleloader Never pour powder directly from the flask or horn into the barrel All of the above

Name a disadvantage of the shoulder carry:

Offers the least amount of control

What wildlife species became extinct as a result of overharvest:

Passenger pigeon and Carolina parakeet

The best way to determine if a barrel is obstructed is to:

Point the firearm in a safe direction, engage the safety, unload the chamber and magazine, and visually inspect the barrel

The first thing a hunter should do when removing a firearm from a gun cabinet is:

Point the gun in a safe direction and check to see there is no ammunition in the chamber

The first step when crossing a fence is:

Point the gun in a safe direction and unload the firearm.

What has hunter education accomplished?

Prevented hunting related shooting incidents

The first step to remember when using black powder substitute is:

Read the manufacturer's instructions

The Pittman-Robertson Act of 1937 (also known as the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act) provides funding for which of these programs?

Restoration and improvement of wildlife and its habitat

What makes a bullet spin when traveling through the barrel?

Rifling

Firing the wrong ammunition in a firearm can cause damage to the firearm and lead to:

Serious injury or death

When using a full body safety harness, the tether that attaches it to the tree:

Should be tight and have minimal slack

A percussion cap is:

Small copper cap placed on the nipple

The 1937 Pittman-Roberston Act was created to do what?

Support hunting projects such as hunter education courses, wildlife restoration, and shooting range development

A safe "zone of fire" is:

The area into which you may safely shoot into while hunting alone or with others.

The barrel stamp displays

The cartridge classification, or size, and the name of the manufacturer

A safe shot can occur when:

The hunter can clearly see game, identify it as the animal pursued, knows there is nothing between the animal and hunter, and there is a safe backstop behind the animal.

Which statement about the safety mechanism on a firearm is TRUE?

The safety on a firearm is a mechanical device and can fail

What is considered ethical hunting behavior can vary based on:

The traditions and customs of the state or province where you are hunting

When climbing or descending from a tree stand, a hunter should always maintain ________ points of contact with the climbing device.

Three

The best way to become a successful bow hunter is:

To have all equipment tuned and matched and to practice until you can shoot accurately

What is the goal of hunter education?

To help develop safe, legal, well informed and ethical hunters

What is the primary purpose for hunting laws?

To promote safety and to conserve wildlife for future generations

Hunters who wish to hunt on private land should obtain permission from the landowner.

Weeks before the hunt begins

What is the safest way to transport a firearm in a motor vehicle?

With the magazine and chamber unloaded, the safety on, and the firearm cased.

Taking a downward shot from a treestand provides

a good backstop

In North America, wildlife belongs to:

all of the citizens

To install or remove a broadhead, an archer must

always use a broadhead wrench to remove or install arrowheads

Hunting in mountainous areas:

can be much more challenging than hunting lower elevations and requires pre-planning and special physical conditioning

In the United States, every time a hunter buys a new __________, the excise tax on the item is used for wildlife restoration, hunter education and range development

firearm

Succession is the _____________________ change from one kind of animal and plant community to another.

gradual

Black powder is:

highly corrosive, explosive, very flammable and can be ignited from sunlight, impact, or static electricity. Therefore, it should only be stored in a plastic or a non-metal container.

To be an ethical, responsible and knowledgeable hunter, a hunter must know

how to properly identify the game animal hunted the geographic area where the game animal being hunted is likely to be found the habitat in which the game animal resides all of the above answers are correct

The primer on a center fire cartridge is located

in the middle of the cartridge head case

Why is making a quick, clean shot at a game animal the right thing to do?

it minimizes the suffering of the animal and allows it to die quickly it is the ethical thing to do as a responsible and ethical hunter the meat from the animal will not be spoiled if shot in the vital area All answers are correct

When handling wild game, hunters should wear

latex or rubber gloves.

It is UNLAWFUL to use shot pellets made from ______________ when hunting waterfowl anywhere in the United States.

lead

Ammunition head stamps identify the ammunition _____________ and ______________________.

manufacturer and cartridge name

Use of the wrong type of ammunition in a firearm

may cause the firearm to blow-up and the shooter and bystanders can be seriously injured or killed

Shotgun shell cartridges can be loaded with

multiple projectiles (pellets) a single projectile (slug) Both answers are correct

A muzzleloader is loaded through the:

muzzle

Shotgun shooters hunting upland game birds with shotshells

point their shotgun and use the front bead sight

To make a quick clean kill of a game animal, a hunter must have:

positive identification of the game animal and a clear shot at the vital organs

Selecting a firearm carry method depends on the _______________ of other hunters in the group.

presence and location

Another name for a slide action is:

pump action

Proper _______________ and _________________ is necessary to prevent decomposition of the carcass and minimize the growth of potentially harmful bacteria.

refrigeration and handling

With the _______ carry, a hunter can stop and safely use both hands to scan the terrain with binoculars.

sling

Use ____________________ to clean blackpowder residue from a muzzleloader's internal and external surfaces.

soap and water

A hunter should always positively identify the target and NEVER shoot in the direction of ______________

sound color movement all of the above are correct

Exotic or non-native wildlife can cause problems to native wildlife by:

spreading diseases to native wildlife out-competing native wildlife for habitat inbreeding with native wildlife all of the above are correct

In any survival situation, the first and most important thing to do is:

stay calm and admit that you have a problem.

When hunting with a rifle for small game animals, such as rabbits or squirrels, it is best to aim for:

the head or chest cavity

The seven enemies of the wilderness survivor are: pain, cold, thirst, hunter, fatigue, boredom or loneliness, and

the loss of a signaling device to call rescuers

A hunter should research game laws well in advance of the hunting season by acquiring and reading

the published regulations (guidelines)

The carry method that offers the best control of your firearm is:

two handed (ready)

Hunter orange is worn so hunters are

visible to other hunters and not mistaken for game.