Kansas Hunter safety
Name the parts of a loaded rifle or pistol cartridge.
case, primer, powder, bullet
The first step when raising your firearm into a tree stand is:
check that the gun is unloaded and prove it safe
Wildlife management is another term for _____________.
conservation
Which shotgun has a larger bore?
12 gauge
How is a compound bow different from a recurve bow?
A compound bow uses pulleys and cables to make it easier to hold at full draw.
When using a muzzleloading firearm, the term "hang fire" means.
A time delay between the fired cap or priming powder and the discharge of the main powder charge
Which type of firearm is the most dangerous?
All firearms must be used with the same care and responsibility
The three main consumers of game animals in Kansas are sport hunting, death by natural causes and illegal hunting (poaching). By far the largest number of animals die as a result of _____________.
death from natural causes
What two tools are used to force a ball down the barrel of a muzzleloader?
Ball starter and a ramrod
Which of these is a safe gun handling rule?
Be sure of your target and what lies beyond. Always control your muzzle and point it in a safe direction. Treat every firearm as if it were real and as if it were loaded.
What types of powder can be used in a muzzleloader?
Black powder and black powder substitutes (like Pyrodex)
What material is used to make most rifle and pistol cartridge cases?
Brass
What 2 types of primers are used in modern cartridges?
Centerfire and Rimfire
What should you do if wind and water conditions are not safe for boating?
Change your plans
How should firearms be stored?
Clean, dry, with the action open and separate from the ammunition.
Hunter education is important because it helps to:
Decrease hunting-related shooting incidents. Promotes hunter compliance with hunting laws and regulations. Promotes responsible hunter behavior
The __________ is an example of a Kansas big game species.
Elk, mule deer, and pronghorn antelope
Which is the most important piece of equipment for a hunter to use when hunting from a treestand?
Fall arrest system/full body harness
A hunter should prime their muzzleloader as soon as they leave their vehicle
False
A person can live longer without water than without food.
False
Diving ducks are so named because they feed on plants in shallow water where they tip their heads downward below the surface.
False
Hunting is a right so you cannot lose your right to hunt for violating hunting laws
False
In shotshells, the larger the shot size number, the bigger the shot pellet.
False
Modern gunpowder explodes. True or False?
False
Never call for emergency help in case of an accident as they probably can't get there in time.
False
One should depend on a gun's safety to always prevent accidental discharges?
False
Using a firearm's safety guarantees that a firearm will never accidentally fire.
False
What lies beyond your target is relatively unimportant when hunting as long as you are sure you can hit what you are aiming at.
False
Kansas voters approved a constitutional amendment ensuring Kansas citizens the right to hunt, fish and trap subject to reasonable laws and regulations. Hunting is a right and can't be taken away from any hunter.
False. The right to hunt can be lost for violating hunting laws
What is last step in the reloading process?
Final Inspection
Why is it necessary to clean muzzleloaders often?
Firing a muzzleloader leaves a corrosive paste that can damage the inside of the barrel as quickly as overnight
By the time the American settlers began moving westward, the _______ was the most commonly used firearm.
Flintlock
To help you locate a specific animal you should study the geographic distribution and _____ used by that species.
Habitat
To properly take care of game meat one should protect it from _________.
Heat, dirt, and moisture
Why is boating often especially hazardous for hunters?
Hunters often use boats in windy, snowy and cold conditions
The two major dangers of hunting near water are
Hypothermia and drowning
What causes modern primers to ignite?
Impact of being struck by a hammer.
What does rifling do?
Imparts a spin to the bullet increasing both accuracy and range.
Why should you wait before beginning to trail a big game animal you have shot?
It allows the animal time to lay down to rest and to die
Why is it dangerous to carry 20 gauge shells when hunting with a 12 gauge shotgun?
It can lodge in the barrel and cause serious personal injury.
How does drinking alcohol and using drugs hurt a hunter's chance of getting to hunt on private land?
It can make a person to disrespect themselves by being careless about how they act around others. It can make a person disrespect property by littering. It can cause a person to disrespect the landowner by damaging property.
Why implement and follow a hunt plan?
It helps others know where to begin looking for you if you don't return as scheduled
Which of these statements regarding "zone of fire" is the most accurate?
It is the agreed upon direction each hunter in a group can safely fire.
Why is steel shot used in waterfowl hunting in Kansas today?
It is the law.Steel doesn't poison ducks and geese when they eat it from the bottom of marshes. Lead poisoning has become a serious problem in some areas.
What effect does alcohol and drug use have on a hunter's ability to find game?
It makes the hunter's vision and hearing worse so it is harder to find game
Why must you be especially careful when loading a muzzleloader?
It requires the muzzle to be pointed upward
What must be done to a gun before it is placed in a vehicle or taken indoors?
It should be unloaded and placed in a gun case with the action open
What two human activities led to many wildlife losses in the late 1800s and early 1900s?
Market hunting and habitat destruction
The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation is what continues to sustain animal populations and their needed habitats. Hunters fund this activity by paying a special tax on certain hunting equipment. This tax is known as the____.
Pittman-Robertson Act of 1937
Which of these safety rules applies to all carry methods?
Point the muzzle in a safe direction and always maintain muzzle control. Keep the safety "on" until immediately before you shoot. Keep the finger outside the trigger guard and off the trigger until the sights are on the target and the decision has been made to shoot.
Broadheads used for hunting must be solidly built and kept ________ _______.
Razor sharp
What should you do if a landowner refuses you permission to hunt?
Remain courteous and polite and never argue with them about it.
If a situation develops where you find that you are unable to return to your vehicle or camp before it gets dark, your first consideration should be __________.
Shelter
How does a hunter receive most of their information while in the field?
Sight
___________ and ___________ are examples of Kansas small game animals.
Squirrels, rabbits
The two major dangers of hunting near water are:
drowning and hypothermia
The best habitat for most wildlife includes many small areas of different plant types. The places where these different types of plants meet are called _______.
edges
The primary cause of turkey hunting incidents is:
failure to positively identify the target
What are the four requirements of all habitats?
food, water, cover and space
The __________ is an example of an upland game bird.
greater prairie chicken
Hunters can create a positive public image by:
helping other people enjoy wildlife and shooting.
If your vehicle becomes stuck in a winter storm, what is your best course of action?
Stay in the vehicle
What should you do if your boat tips over or swamps?
Stay with the boat
Although first aid is a complex subject, it is valuable to know. What should you do to properly learn first aid?
Take an approved class from a training organization like the Red Cross
What is the most important thing to do with game if you want good meat?
Take prompt and proper care of the game in the field
Which of these statements is basic survival rule?
Tell someone where you are going and when you plan to return
Hypothermia is often caused by cold, wind and wet conditions which is why hunters need to be prepared for changing weather. What is hypothermia?
The body loses heat faster than it can produce it
A hunter has a responsibility to
know the laws, one's abilities, one's equipment, and the game one hunts.
An ethical hunter
knows their own abilities. Never shoots at game that is out of range. Never damages property that is not their own.
What is the best shot placement for a quick, clean, ethical kill?
The heart and lungs
Why is it dangerous to use modern smokeless powder in an antique firearm with a Damascus barrel?
They are not designed for the higher pressures generated by smokeless powders. They are made of softer steel than rolled steel barrels. The ribbons of steel are twisted and welded together side-by-side.
According to the basic survival rules, signals of three mean there is a need for help. What might a person use for signaling an emergency?
Three shots from a gun after dark. Three blasts on a whistle. A mirror or flashlight.
What must be done to modern smokeless powder in order for it to burn with explosive force?
Tightly seal it inside a strong container like a firearm chamber.
What will make a drunk person sober again?
Time
Safeties can fail, therefore always remember to:
maintain muzzle control at all times
The main reason for wearing hunter orange clothing while hunting is to:
make yourself more visible to other hunters
Name three old types of gun firing mechanisms.
matchlock, flintlock, caplock
Diving ducks usually run along the water's surface before taking off.
True
Firearms should always be stored unloaded, separate from ammunition and both under lock and key.
True
If you become lost, the key to your survival is being prepared and staying calm.
True
It is important to always use the proper arrow with each bow because the proper arrow will fly straighter and penetrate the target better.
True
It is possible for an arrow to penetrate better than a bullet.
True
It is the sportsman's responsibility to see that the ammunition used when hunting is legal.
True
Only move a victim if their life is in danger if left where they are.
True
People who handle guns must be alert and practice self-control at all times
True
The first rule of safety when handling firearms is to assume every firearm to be loaded.
True
The greatest share of hunting in Kansas is provided by upland gamebirds.
True
The most important thing anyone can do to help wildlife is to protect habitat.
True
The purpose of hunter education is to produce safe, responsible, knowledgeable and involved hunters.
True
The reasons hunters use treestands for hunting is that using the treestand puts the hunter above the normal sight level of the animal and helps prevent the game animal from smelling the hunter.
True
Turkey hunting can be dangerous because the birds are often hunted in dense cover where a hunter may be tempted to take a quick shot and not properly identify the target.
True
When crossing a fence with a firearm, the first step is always to unload your firearms and leave the action open.
True
You should aim a rifle, but point a shotgun.
True
Rescue experts recommend that hunters carry _____ first aid kits in their vehicles.
Two
Along with food, which of these factors are components of habitat?
Water. Cover. Space
In Kansas most hunting incidents are a result of hunters swinging on flying gamebirds. What is something a hunter can do to keep themselves safe while hunting?
Wear hunter orange clothing to be more visible
When must a hunter have permission to hunt on private land?
When trees or fence posts are painted purple. Before pursuing wounded game onto private land. When hunting, trapping or shooting on any private land.
What is the greatest weather danger to Kansas hunters?
Winter weather
Before you go hunting, you must sight in your firearm. This means:
adjusting the sights so the bullet will hit a target at a specific range.
In Kansas private landowners
are the key to future hunting because they own most of the land
To determine the gauge and length of the shell for a shotgun look on the:
barrel
The number of animals that a given area will support (or "carry") without damage to the habitat or to the animals is called its:
carrying capacity
The biological surplus is the:
number of animals in a wildlife population that can be removed without harming the overall population
What should you always wear while in a boat?
personal flotation device
When transporting big game, you should always:
respect the animal and other people by keeping your game covered as you transport it home
Name three types of gun actions.
semi-automatic, pump, bolt
The three main parts found in a modern firearm are:
stock, action, barrel
The carry method that offers the best control of your firearms is:
two-hand carry
If you want to signal for help while in the woods the best way is to:
use three blasts of a whistle or three shots after dark
Ethics
your own unwritten rules that determine how you will behave.
Whose responsibility is it to know the game laws and regulations before you go hunting?
yours