NC Today's Hunter Study Questions (Set 2)

Where should arrows be stored? a.

a.

Which of the four main causes of hunting incidents includes accidental discharges and stray shots? a. violation of firearm safety rules b. lack of control and practice c. hunter judgment mistakes d. mechanical failure

b. lack of control and practice

Which of the following is a safety rule violation that can result in a hunting incident? a. properly clearing an obstructed barrel b. unloading a firearm before crossing a fence c. firing at the intended target with an adequate backstop d. pointing the muzzle in an unsafe direction

d. pointing the muzzle in an unsafe direction

What medical emergency has dry, hot, and flushed skin; dilated pupils; rapid, weak pulse; and shallow breathing as symptoms? a. heat stroke b. frostbite c. first degree burn d. hypothermia

a. heat stroke

When do most tree stand falls occur? a. when the hunter is about to shoot b. when the hunter is hauling the firearm into a stand c. when the hunter is climbing up or down a tree d. when the hunter falls asleep while in the stand

c. when the hunter is climbing up or down a tree

What are the two basic styles of firearm actions? a. single-shot and repeating b. repeating and bolt-action c. pump and semi-automatic d. singleshot and revolving

a. single-shot and repeating

What is the method of shooting where you point a shotgun at a moving target; swing with the target, increasing the speed of the gun so that the muzzle passes the target; and then fire? a. swing-through b. sustained lead c. snap-shooting d. sight alignment

a. swing-through

Which shot should be avoided by bowhunters because the vital areas are protected by bone from this angle? a. quartering-away b. quartering-toward c. broadside d. rear-end

b. quartering-toward?

What should you do immediately after you determine that a downed animal is dead? a. Raise it by its hind quarters and bleed it. b. Field dress it. c. Punch your Tag. d. Skin it.

c. "Punch your Tag"

What type of firearm sight is simple, inexpensive, and standard on most handguns? a. telescopic b. dot c. open d. aperture (peep)

c. open