Hunter Safety

In what year was the Pittman-Robertson Act amended to include funding for hunter education and the development and operation of public target ranges?

1970

Modern bows can shoot arrows more than ______________ yards, at speeds of more than 200 miles per hour.

200

The father of wildlife management was:

Aldo Leopold

Lives in streams, rivers, ponds and lakes. Herbivorous. Lives up to 11 years. Two to four kits born April-July.

American Beaver

1. This type of sight is a combination of a bead or post front sight and a round hole set on the receiver near the shooters eye:

Aperture (Peep) Sight

Which of the following is not true of shooting arrows?

Arrows are not easily deflected

When asking a landowner's permission to hunt on his/her land, you should

Be polite, even if permission is denied.

1. In order to maintain a safe zone-of-fire, hunters must:

Before setting off in the group, hunters should agree on the zone-of-fire each person will cover, Hunters need to be aware that his/her zone-of-fire changes with every step. & Hunters need to remain alert and aware of your companions' locations at all times.

This type of arrowhead is usually made of steel and used for small game hunting and target shooting.

Bullet point, Blunt point & Field point

When trailing wounded game, if you lose the trail you should search in a _________ pattern and try to pick up the trail again.

Circular pattern & Grid pattern

Identify: Medium-sized with gray to reddish gray fur, more red on legs, feet, and ears; dark-tipped tail; whitish belly and throat

Coyote

While this firearm carry is comfortable, it has the least muzzle control. It can also snag in brushy terrain, and should be used when no one is in front of you.

Elbow or Side Carry

Identify: Dark brown to tan coloring; yellowish rump patch and tail. Large, spreading antlers on male

Elk

1. The moral principles or values that distinguish between right and wrong; they are unwritten rules that society expects to be followed is called?

Ethics

Which of the four basic animal characteristics includes flock patterns?

Group Behavior

When exposed to cold weather, most body heat is lost through:

Hands and Head

Which elevated stand provides about four square feet of space, must be hauled into place and secured to the tree with chains or belts, and requires separate climbing aids?

Hang-on Stand

When cleaning your firearm, what is the first step?

Make sure the safety is "on." Remove all ammunition from the cleaning bench. Field strip the firearm and clean each part separately. NONE of THESE

What was the first muzzleloader action called?

Matchlock ignition

When using any of the 6 carrying methods for firearms, which safety rule applies?

Muzzle pointed in a safe direction and under control.

The number of licensed hunters in the state

Parts of the firearm. Types of ammunition and how ammunition is fired.The ranges of the various firearms used for hunting.

A successful hunt begins with careful ___________ and _____________.

Planning, preparation

Which of the following is a safety rule violation that can result in a huntingincident?

Pointing the muzzle in an unsafe direction

1. The ________ is the metal housing for the working parts of the action. a. Chamber

Receiver

What are the essential characteristics needed for the survival of hunting?

Responsible behavior, Ethical behavior & Personal Involvement

What is the three-dimensional spread of shot pellets after they leave the barrel called?

Shot string

In what shooting position are both arms are supported by your legs?

Sitting

When taking a quick shot and the target is straight ahead at close range, this technique is called:

Snap-shooting

Point a shotgun and pull the trigger. Aim a rifle and _______ the trigger.

Squeeze

Which of the following is not one of the four fundamentals for accurate rifle shot?

Squeeze the trigger quickly

Once an animal is dead, you should immediately _______________.

Tag it

While striving for constant improvement in hunter education programs, this organization also continues the heritage of hunting by developing safe, responsible, and knowledgeable hunters.

The International Hunter Education Association

Which of the following statements is not true of rimfire ammunition:

The ammunition is re-loadable

Other than the size of the area of the state, what other factor affects what proportion of federal funds a state will receive from the Pittman-Roberson Act? a. The population of the state

The number of licensed hunters in the stateThe number of licensed hunters in the state

What is wildlife management?

The science and practice of maintaining wildlife populations and their habitat

After the action is closed on a firearm, what is the next step in making the firearm work properly?

The trigger is squeezed

When hunting from a boat, your personal floatation device should be approved by:

U.S. Coast Guard

When setting up a ground blind, you should situate it:

Where the foreground and background is safest.

Tall, white with black patches on face and red crown.

Whooping Crane

What part of a modern firearm can be compared to locks on muzzleloaders?

action

What is the only arrowhead that may be used for big game hunting?

broadhead

What is the name of the plastic vanes or feathers on an arrow?

fletching

Where should broadheads be kept while you are traveling to and from the field?

in a quiver with a cover

What is the very FIRST step in checking for an obstruction in the barrel of a firearm?

point muzzle in safe direction

Which of the following is a safety rule violation that can result in an hunting incident?

pointing the muzzle in an unsafe direction

Which technique for carrying a firearm provides the best control of the firearm?

two handed carry

In which situation should a firearm be unloaded?

when crossing a fence

What is the area in which a hunter may shoot safely when hunting in a group?

zone of fire