Hunter Safety Chapter Reviews

signs of hypothermia

-Cool skin -shivering -stiffness and cold blue skin confusion, change in personality, sleepy

other than a "gauge" shotgun, what other gun is still classified as a shotgun

.410

list the most common shotgun chokes

1) Cylinder 2) Improved cylinder 3) Modified 4) Full

the international emergency signal for distress is?

1. 3 fires evenly spaced 2. 3 shots 3. 3 blasts of a whistle

list the five primary requirements for survival

1. Preparing a shelter 2. starting a fire 3. signaling for help 4. drinking enough water 5. Finding food

what are the 4 basics rules of firearm safety using TAB-K

1. Treat all firearms as if they were loaded 2. Always point the muzzle in a safe direction 3. Beware of your target and beyond 4. Keep your finger outside of the trigger guard until ready to shoot.

List 6 types of firearm actions

1. bolt 2. lever 3. semi-automatic 4. break 5. pump 6. revolver

name 3 common boy types

1. compound 2. recurve 3. longbow or stickbow

list the 4 basic characteristics used for animal identifications

1. distinctive markings 2. sounds 3. movement 4. group behavior

why do we have hunting laws?

1. game conservation 2. safety, opportunity, and funding 3. fair chase 4. the hunter's image matters

list 4 of the 8 rules of survival that every hunter should follow

1. give responsible person hunting plan as discussed previously 2. don't travel or hunt alone 3. plan outings so you can return to camp before dark 4. don't panic or become lost

it is critical that you know about the game you are hunting because

1. only one sex of the game may be legal 2. there may be protected species in the same area that you need to avoid shooting 3. it will increase your chance of success

the 5 stages of hunter development

1. shooting stage 2. limiting-out stage 3. trophy stage 4. method stage 5. sportsman stage

list 4 factors that can limit wildlife populations

1. starvation 2. predators 3.pollution 4. accidents

name the 4 main causes of hunting incidents

1.hunter judgement mistakes 2.saftey rule violations 3.lack of control and practice 4. mechanical failure

6 sizes of shotgun gauges from the LARGEST to smallest

10 (.775in), 12 (.730in), 16 (.670in), 20 (.615in), 28 (.550in) and 410 bore (.410in)

hunters should be spaced _____yards apart and each should have a zone-of-fire of _____degrees in front

25-40 yards and 45 degrees

how long should you wait before trailing a deer if it is not in sight?

30 mins

wad

A seal and/or shot container made of paper or plastic separating the powder from the slug or shot in a shotshell. The wad prevents gas from escaping through the shot and holds the shot together as it passes through the barrel.

The 3 basic parts of a modern firearm are?

Action, stock, and barrel

parallax

An apparent shift in the position of an object when viewed from different locations

large mammals

Big game, such as deer, elk, and bear as deer, elk, and bear

_______ is the only type of powder that should be used in muzzleloaders

Black powder

open sight

Combination of a bead or post front sight and a notched rear sight. These sights are simple and inexpensive. allow quick sighting.

cylinder choke

Cylinder choke is an unconstricted barrel. The shot string spreads quickly.

consuming alcohol before or during a hunt does NOT

Enhance your chance of a successful hunt

FAS

Fall-arrest system

full choke

Full choke has tight constriction. The shot string holds together even longer, making this choke good for squirrels, turkey, and other game shot at 40-yard and longer ranges. Turkey hunters sometimes use Extra Full or Turkey choke for even denser patterns at long range.

Hang fires

Hang fires happen when the firing pin has struck the primer and there is a delay before it fires. This can occur for several reasons, such as a faulty firing pin or spring, defective primer, or other cartridge-related problems. A misfire is when the primer fails to ignite the powder. Always treat a "misfire" or a "hang fire" as if the firearm is going to discharge at any second. Leave the action closed and retain your shooting position. Most importantly, maintain muzzle control in a safe direction at all times. Failure to follow these safe handling practices could result in a tragedy.

improved cylinder choke

Improved Cylinder choke has a slight constriction. It allows the shot string to spread fairly quickly. This is a good choice for quail, rabbits, and other upland game at relatively close ranges.

modified choke

Modified choke has moderate constriction. The pellets stay together longer, making the shot string denser and more useful at longer ranges. This choke is used often when dove hunting and when using steel shot to hunt for ducks or geese. There is also an Improved Modified choke that is slightly tighter than Modified.

when hunting from a boat, it is best to always wear a

PFD (personal floatation device)

A primary objective of hunter education programs is to?

Produce knowledgeable, responsible, and involved hunters

wildlife preservation

Saves natural resources but with no consumptive use of them.

bead sight

Simple round bead set into the top of the barrel near the muzzle of a shotgun.

dot sight

Small device mounted on your firearm, uses electronics or optical fibers to project a glowing dot or other mark on a lens in front of the shooter's eye

Which is not a source of Hunter education funding?

State Highway departments

hypothermia can be prevented by

Staying dry and dressing properly

the "carrying capacity" of a wildlife area is the?

The number of animals the habitat can support all year long

lands

The raised areas between two grooves in the rifling of a gun barrel that impart grooves on the bullet

sight alignment is

The relationship of the front sight and rear sight with the shooter's eye(s).

why is it so important to keep shotshells separated by size?

a 12-gauge shotshell can be chambered into a 20-gauge shotgun and result is serious personal injury

gunpowder

a chemical mixture that burns rapidly and converts to an expanding gas when ignited

a rifle scope should never be used as

a pair of binoculars

_______should be worn at all times while climbing a tree and when on a tree stand

a safety harness

approach downed game from ______ and ______the head;wait a short distance away, watching for any rise and fall of the chest cavity

above and behind

primer

an explosive chemical compound that ignites the gunpowder when struck by the firing pin

All handguns should be fired at ___ length.

arms

trapping and relocating animals is an example of the ______ wildlife management practice

artificial stocking

when hunting from a boat, what position is safest with a partner, giving you each a 180 degree area in from of each other

back to back

You should use only ammunition that exactly matches the caliber or gauge specifications marked on the _______ of your firearm.

barrel

if an animal is still alive, it should be finished off with a quick shot to the

base of the ear

______arrowheads are used primarily for big game hunting

broadhead

a _____ shot is the preferred shot for larger game animals, such as deer, elk, and bear

broadside

the container that holds all the other ammunition components together...usually made of brass, steel, copper, paper, or plastic

case

_______would NOT contribute to meat spoiling

cold

APERTURE SIGHT/ PEEP SIGHT/ APERTURE

combination of a bead or post front sight and a round hole set on the rifle's receiver close to the shooter's eye.

Name 3 behaviors of a responsible hunter

courtesy, involvement, respect of others and wildlife

if three hunters are walking in single File it is acceptable for the hunter in the middle to use the ________

cradle carry

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 and load

Knowing your firearm's range is critical-- it allows you to ______________________.

determine whether or not you're able to make a clean kill and know at what distances your firearm could cause injury

bleeding should be controlled by applying _____to the would

direct pressure

according to Aldo Leopold, the "father of wildlife management,"ethical behavior is

doing the right thing when no one else is watching---even when doing the wrong thing is legal

heat exhaustion can be prevented by ________water

drinking plenty

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

driving

waterfowl

ducks and geese

to help you steady the rifle when you're ready to shoot, draw a deep breath and?

exhale half of it

what color is the safest choice for clothing?

fluorescent orange

unlike still hunting, stalking involves

following signs left by the animal

If three hunters are walking side by side, the hunter in the center should keep the gun pointed ________ or _________.

front or up

hunting is an effective wildlife conservation tool because

funding from hunting licenses helps many game and non-game species recover from dwindling populations & hunters play an important role by supplying wildlife managers with needed information from the field

is a measure related to the diameter of the bore and the size of the shotshell designed for that bore

gauge

it is critical that hunters are able to identify wildlife correctly so they don't mistakenly

harvest illegal game animals or non-game animals

never carry your hunting equipment up or down the tree with you as you climb...always use a

haul line

The get your firearm into an elevated stand safely.....?

haul up the unloaded firearm after you have secured yourself in the stand

the most effective place to shoot and animal is the vital organs, which are the

heart and lungs

good marksmanship is

hitting your target accurately and consistently

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

hunter education, land acquisition, improvement of wildlife habitat

If you are hunting small, fast, close birds like dove or quail, the best choke selection would be ___________ or ___________

improved cylinder or modified

a true sportsman not only strives to bring home the game he or she is seeking but also strives to ____the quarry

inflict the minimal amount of suffering on

A safety is located around the receiver of the firearm and?

is a device that blocks the action to prevent accidental firing

responsible hunters

keep firearms out of sight when not hunting

by continuously monitoring the birth rate and death rate of various species and the condition of their habitat, wildlife managers____

know how to set hunting regulations and can determine whether other management practices are needed to conserve wildlife species

Steel shot is _____

lighter then lead shot reducing velocity and distance, harder than lead keeping the pattern tighter and nontoxic, unlike lead which can be toxic to waterfowl

in the ______, success is determined by bagging the limit, which can cause hunters to take unsafe shots

limiting-out stage

The action of a firearm is made up of parts that?

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

what is NOT a safe way to transport a firearm

loaded and in a gun rack in the rear window

and unsafe practice when using a muzzleloader is

loading directly from a horn, flask, or other container

a rifle barrel is

long and has thick walls with spiraling grooves cut into the bore

a shotgun barrel is

long and made of fairly thin steel that is very smooth on the inside to allow the shot and wad to glide down the barrel without friction

a common error when hunting birds with a shotgun is

lowering the head and cheek to the stock of the shotgun

the process of placing the arrow shaft on the bow's arrow rest and pulling the arrow back until the string snaps into the slot

nocking an arrow

how many charges should you load in a muzzleloader at a time?

one

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

If crossing a fence while hunting alone, you should?

place the gun on the other side of the fence with the muzzle pointed away from you, and then cross

The component in ammunition that ignites the gunpowder when struck by the firing pin is?

primer

of the four standard rifle-firing positions, the steadiest is the________position

prone

to load or unload a firearm safely, you should always

put the safety on and point the muzzle in a safe direction

If you fall into cold water while hunting from a boat, you should try to?

reboard

a good safety rule to follow when shooting a bow is

release an arrow only when the path to the target and beyond is clear

wildlife conservation ensures that

renewable resources can replenish themselves indefinitely.

The design feature that causes a bullet to spiral which increases accuracy and distance is called _______

rifling

preservation

saving natural resources, but with no consumptive use of them

when hunting with a shotgun

slap the trigger rather than squeezing it

shotgun projectile

slug or shot

small mammals

small game such as rabbits, squirrels, and raccoons

A telescopic sight (or scope):

small telescope mounted on your firearm. It gathers light, brightening the image and magnifying the target, and does away with aligning rear and front sights

when comparing shotgun gauges, is a 20 gauge shell's diameter larger or smaller than a 12 gauge?

smaller

a habitat for wildlife must include?

space, arrangement, food, cover, and water

What should you do if a hunting companion breaks a leg and no medical help is readily available?

splint the limb the way you found it without trying to straighten it

there are five distinct stages of development that most hunters will experience. In the __________stage, success is measured by the total hunting experience

sportsman

the proper technique for pulling the trigger when firing a rifle is to

squeeze the trigger slowly

S.T.O.P

stop think observe plan

to minimize the risk of a firearm incident in the home, you should NEVER

store the firearm and ammunition together

To bring respect to the sport of hunting, hunter can

support organizations dedicated to improving habitat and management efforts

which shotgun shooting technique is best for beginning hunter and his preferred by pointing at a moving target and then moving fast past it and firing

swing-through

once your are sure your quarry is dead, you should immediately ________ it and then begin field dressing

tag

the most accurate sight for a firearm is the?

telescope

there are 4 areas to address when preparing for a hunting trip: be ready, know your location, prepare for safety, and

tell others

choke

the degree of narrowing at the muzzle end of the shotgun barrel

nock

the groove in the end of the arrow in which the string is placed

the shaft of an arrow

the long spine of the arrow

_____would NOT be an essential part of a hunting plan that you would leave with a family member or friend

the number of gam e you plan to harvest

projectile

the object expelled from the barrel. a bullet is a projectile usually containing lead, fired through a rifle or handgun barrel. a slug is through a shotgun barrel

fletchings

the plastic vanes or feathers on an arrow

arrowhead

the point of the arrow

shot pattern

the spread of shot pellets after they hit a non-moving target

shouldering the gun

the stock should be brought to your cheek first and then back to your shoulder

shot string

the three-dimensional spread of shot pellets after they leave the barrel

some species are protected by law from being hunted because

their numbers are small

which of these was NOT a reason for establishing hunting laws?

to limit the profits of sporting good smanufacturers

when laid on a map, a compass needle points to?

true north

upland birds

turkey, grouse, quail, and dove

Firearms should be stored __________, in a ________ location, and separate from ___________.

unloaded, locked, ammunition

the maximum range of 22 rifle

up to 1 mile

the maximum range of rifled slugs

up to 1600 yards

the maximum range of 30-30 rifle

up to 2 miles

the maximum range of 30-06 rifle

up to 3 miles

the maximum range of #4 to #8 shot shotgun

up to 300 yards

the maximum range of BB or Buckshot shotgun

up to 800 yards

when referring to firearms, "caliber" is

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

a responsible and ethical hunter would NOT

waste meat and usable parts of the game harvested

if dressing for cold weather conditions, you should?

wear several layers of clothing instead of one heavy article of clothing

conservation

wise use of natural resources, without wasting them