Today's Hunter Review Q&A

Ch.2 3. The component in ammunition that ignites the gunpowder when struck by the firing pin is the __________.

Primer

Ch. 2 10. The design feature that causes a bullet to spiral, which increases accuracy and distance, is called __________.

Rifling

Ch. 2 9. The most accurate sight for a firearm is the ___________.

Scope

Ch. 4 5. A true sportsman not only strive to bring home the game he or she is seeking but also strives to ______ the quarry

inflict the minimal amount of suffering

Ch. 4 2. list the four basic characteristics used for animal identification

markings, sounds, movement, and group behavior

Ch. 3 5. Of the four standard rifle firing positions, the steadiest is the_______ position

prone

Ch. 3 3. To help you steady the rifle when you're ready to shoot, draw a deep breath and _______________

release half of your breath

Ch. 3 4. The proper technique for pulling the trigger when firing a rifle is to________

squeeze the trigger slowly

Ch. 2 17. Firearms should be stored __________, in a _________ location, and separate from __________.

unloaded locked ammo

Ch. 3 7. If you are hunting small, fast, close birds, the best choke selection would be _________ or __________

cylinder or modified

Ch. 4 6. The most effective place to shoot an animal is the vital organs, which are the _______ and _______

heart and lungs

Ch. 2 5. You should use only ammunition that exactly matches the caliber or gauge specifications marked on the __________ of your firearm.

Barrel

Ch. 2 11. _______ is a measure related to the diameter of the bore and the size of the shotshell designed for that bore.

Gauge

Ch. 1 3. Which of these is NOT a source of hunter education funding? a. State highway departments b. State wildlife agencies c. International Hunter Education Association d. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

a. State highway departments

Ch. 3 6. All handguns should be fired at _______ length

arms

Ch. 2 16. Why is it important to keep shotshells separated by size? a. Once mixed, it is impossible to separate them accurately. b. A smaller gauge shotshell can slip past the chamber of a larger gauge gun and result in serious personal injury. c. A 12-gauge shotshell can be chambered into a 20-gauge shotgun and result in serious personal injury. d. None of the above

b. A smaller gauge shotshell can slip past the chamber of a larger gauge gun and result in serious personal injury.

Ch. 2 1. The three basic parts of a modern firearm are _____________. a. cartridge, stock, and barrel. b. action, stock, and barrel. c. stock, trigger, and action. d. barrel, chamber, and muzzle.

b. action, stock, and barrel.

Ch. 2 8. A safety is located around the receiver of the firearm and ______________. a. ensures that the firearms can never be accidentally fired. b. is a device that blocks the action to prevent accidental firing. c. is always located either inside or on the trigger guard. d. all of the above

b. is a device that blocks the action to prevent accidental firing.

Ch. 2 15. Knowing your firearm's range is critical - it allows you to ___________. a. determine whether or not you're able to make a clean kill. b. make accurate shots at any distance as long as they are within your firearm's range. c. know at what distances your firearm could cause injury. d. both a. and c.

b. make accurate shots at any distance as long as they are within your firearm's range.

Ch. 3 10. A common error when hunting birds with a shotgun is ______.

bring the stock all the way up to the cheek without lowering the head.

Ch. 4 7. A _____ shot is the preferred shot for larger game animal, such as deer, elk, and bear.

broadside

Ch. 2 4. The action of a firearm is made up of the parts that ___________. a. block the trigger or hammer to prevent accidental firing. b. hold ammunition before it's loaded into the chamber. c. load, unload, fire, and eject the cartridge or shotshell. d. serve as the handle of the firearm.

c. load, unload, fire, and eject the cartridge or shotshell.

Ch. 1 1. A primary objective of a hunter education programs is to _________. a. give every hunter the same degree of skill and knowledge. b. ensure that everyone enjoys hunting and has an opportunity to hunt. c. produce knowledgeable, responsible, and involved hunters. d. none of the above

c. produce knowledgeable, responsible, and involved hunters.

Ch. 2 12. When referring to firearms, "caliber" is ________ a. the length of the barrel of a rifle or handgun. b. always expressed in the hundredths of an inch. c. used to describe the size of a rifle bore and the size of cartridges designed for the different bores. d. all of the above.

c. used to describe the size of a rifle bore and the size of cartridges designed for the different bores.

Ch. 4 10. ____ would not contribute to meat spoiling.

cold

Ch. 2 14. Steel shot is __________. a. lighter than lead shot, reducing velocity and distance. b. harder than lead, keeping the pattern tighter. c. non-toxic, unlike lead shot that can be toxic to waterfowl. d. all of the above.

d. all of the above.

Ch. 3 1. Good marksmanship is _______. a. being able to hit your target at least 50% of the time. b. correctly marking your target. c. being a good sport if you miss your target. d. hitting your target accurately and consistently.

d. hitting your target accurately and consistently.

Ch. 3 8. When patterning a shotgun, the goal is to produce a pattern of pellets with even _______ and a sufficient percentage of the ______ within a 30-inch circle

density, load

Ch. 4 4. ________ is a hunting technique that involves a group of hunters who are spread out and move to push the game towards other hunters waiting at the end of the cover.

driving

Ch. 4 3. Unlike still hunting, stalking involves ______.

following signs left behind by the animal

Ch. 2 6. Indicate the parts of the rifle and shotgun ammunition: i. The container that hold all the other ammunition components together. ii. A seal and/or shot container made of paper or plastic separating the powder from the slug or shot in a shotshell. iii. A chemical mixture that burns rapidly and converts to an expanding gas when ignited. iv. An explosive chemical compound that ignites the gunpowder when struck by a firing pin.

i. Case ii. Wad iii. Gunpowder iv. Primer

Ch. 2 13. List the most common shotgun chokes.

i. Full ii. Modified iii. Improved cylinder iv. Cylinder

Ch. 1 4. Name three behaviors of a responsible hunter.

i. Knowledgeable ii. Responsible iii. Involved

Ch. 2 7. List six types of firearm actions.

i. Leaver ii. Bolt iii. Pump iv Break v. Semi-automatic vi. Revolving

Ch. 1 2. Name three hunting-related projects for which the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act (Pittman-Robertson Act) provides funding.

i. Restoration ii. Improvement of wildlife habitat iii. Wildlife management research selection

Ch. 2 2. Indicated parts of a bolt-action rifle: i. Handle of firearm ii. Device used for aiming by aligning a front and rear sight iii. Metal housing for the working parts of the action iv. Inside of the firearm barrel through which the projectile travels when fired

i. Stock ii. Sight iii. Receiver iv. Bore

Ch. 4 1. It is critical that you know about the game you are hunting because ________

only one sex may be legal, may be protected species in the same are that need to be avoided, increase your chance of success.

Ch. 4 8. When approaching a downed deer or other large animal, you should _______.

pause above and behind the animal's head and watch the chest cavity for any movement.

Ch. 3 9. Which shotgun-shooting technique is the best for a beginning hunter and is preformed by pointing at moving target, and then moving past it and firing?

swing-through

Ch. 4 9. Once you are sure your quarry is dead, you should immediately ______ it and then begin field dressing.

tag

Ch. 3 2. Sight alignment is _________ _______________ ____________ ____________ ___________ ____________ ___________ ______________ ___________ _________________ _______

the process of lining up the rear and front sight