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
