MT FWP- Hunter's Safety

Why is marksmanship important?

A good marksman can make a good kill

What parts must be checked to make sure a bolt-action firearm is unloaded?

Action and magazine

You shoot a deer. You do not see it fall on the spot. What should you do first?

Check for blood, hair, or bone chips near the spot where the deer was standing when you took the shot.

Which of the following is a safe and proper practice when using an ATV?

Wearing a helmet

One way to help keep animals and habitats healthy is to make sure the number of animals never exceeds the habitat's carrying capacity. This is the primary job of:

Wildlife managers

All modern firearms have THREE basic parts, they are

action, stock, and barrel

What are the basics parts of ammunition?

case, primer, powder, and projectile(s)

An ethical hunter pledges to

develop his/her shooting skills

What five essential elements must be present to provide a proper habitat for wildlife?

food, water, cover, space, and arrangement

For safety, a firearm should be stored

in a locked location, unloaded, and away from ammunition

If attacked by a bear, the BEST way to avoid serious injury is to

spray the bear in the face with bear spray

Your friend is getting ready to hand you a firearm. The FIRST thing you should do is:

Check that the action in open

What is the best way to deal with extremes in weather?

Dress is layers

Of these rifle shooting positions, which is steadiest?

Prone

If you get lost while hunting, remember S.T.O.P. What does S.T.O.P. stand for?

Sit. Think.Observe.Plan