Hunter Safety Unit 3 & 4

You ______ a rifle and __________ the trigger.

Aim, Squeeze

What two factors are vital to hitting the target with a handgun?

Body Position, Grip

This is the preferred shot angle for both firearm and bow hunter's for larger game animals, such as elk, deer, and bear.

Broadside

Large Mammals

Deer, Bear, Elk

Animals can be identified by these 4 basic characteristics.

Distinctive Markings Sounds Movement Group Behavior

Waterfowl

Ducks, and Geese

Two essential items needed when shooting a firearm.

Eye and ear protection.

The best way to approach a downed deer or other large animal.

From above and behind.

Which type of choke is the most open?

Full

Accurately and consistently hitting the target where planned.

Good Marksmanship

Makeshift or temporary structures located on the ground that conceal the hunter.

Ground Blind

In order to achieve a clean kill you should deliver a shot to the animals vital organs, which include the.......

Heart and Lungs

3 factors that cause spoiled meat.

Heat, Moisture, Dirt

What should you do when transporting game?

Keep it covered, cool, and free of insects.

With only one arm braced, this position is less steady than the prone and sitting positions.

Kneeling

A successful hunt begins with careful _____________ and __________________.

Planning, Preparation

You ________ a shotgun and ________ the trigger.

Point, Pull

Which type of dogs are used primarily for upland game birds?

Pointers

This position is the steadiest of the four rifle firing positions.

Prone

The 3 fundamentals of good marksmanship.

Proper sight adjustment, proper shooting technique, and practice.

Small Mammals

Rabbits, Squirrels, and Raccoons

Which type of dogs are used primarily to get waterfowl?

Retrievers

The process of lining up rear and front sights.

Sight Alignment

With neither arm supported, this is the most difficult position for firing an accurate shot.

Standing

The two most common methods of leading targets at long range with a shotgun.

Swing-through, Sustained

Why is it important to know your quarry?

To make sure you are taking legal game.

Upland Birds

Turkey, Grouse, Quail, and Dove