Outdoor Adventures
What are the general rules for safely transporting firearms?
-Always unload and case firearms before transporting. In many states, this may be the law. The action should be open or the gun broken down, whichever makes the firearm safest if it's mishandled. -Firearms should not be displayed in window gun racks because the display may provoke anti-hunter sentiment. It's also an invitation to thieves
What are factors that limit the potential production of wildlife?
-Diseases -Starvation -predators -pollution -accidents -old age -HUNTING
lack of Knowledge, skill and attitude
-Lack of knowledge cause ignorance -Lack of skill causes carelessness -Lack of proper attitude causes irresponsibility
How to safety carry firearm in a field
-Muzzle pointed in a safe direction -Safety on until immediately before you're ready to shoot -Finger outside the trigger guard
What are the four primary rules for firearm safety?
-Point the muzzle in a safe direction -Treat every firearm with the respect due a loaded gun -Be sure of the target and what is in front of it and beyond it -Keep your finger outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot
How to load a firearm
-Point the muzzle in a safe direction -Open the action; make sure the barrel is unobstructed -Put the safety on if the firearm can be loaded with the safety on -Load the ammunition -Close the action -Put the safety on if you were not able to do so before loading
How to unload a firearm
-Point the muzzle in a safe direction -Put the safety on if it is not already on -Make sure the safety is on -Keep your finger outside the trigger guard -Open the action -Remove the ammunition by first detaching the magaizine =. Eject cartridges or shells if it's the only way to remove them -Make sure the gun is empty by checking both the chamber and the magazine
How do we respect natural resources?
-Strive for a quick,clean kill -Ensure that meat and useable parts are not wasted -Treat both game and non-game animals ethically
How do you signal for help
-The international emergency sign for distress is three of any signal: 3 shots, 3 blasts of a whistle, 3 flashes with a mirror, 3 fires evenly spaced. -of near open space walk an X in the snow,grass or sand (make as large as possible). Placing branching or logs will make it more visible... don't not light signal fires until you hear an aircraft!
How do we respect non-hunters?
-Transport animals discreetly--- don't display them -Refrain from taking graphic photographs of the kill and from vividly describing the kill while within earshot of non-hunters -Maintain a presentable appearance while on the street--no bloody or dirty clothing
How to plan and get prepared for your hunting trip
-be ready: responsible hunters anticipate potential problems and make plans to deal with them -know your location: learn as much as you can about your chosen hunting area before you arrive -prepare for safety: asses your physical condition and equipment -tell others: prepare a hunting plan that tells where and with whom you are hunting and when you expect to return
How do you prevent hypothermia?
-dressing properly -avoiding potential dangerous weather conditions -drying out as quickly as possible when you get wet
What are the rules of survival?
-give a responsible person your hunting plan -don't travel or hunt alone -take enough food and water to last for several days in an emergency -bring a map and compass and always orient yourself before leaving camp -wear layer clothing and take extra clothing, preferable Wool and polyester with you -plan your outings so that you can return to camp before dark -never leave camp without taking fire-starting equipment and a foil blanket -don't panic if you become lost
How are wild animals categorized?
-large mammals -small mammals -upland birds -waterfowl and wetland birds -birds of prey
How do you treat heat exhaustion?
-move to a cooler place and drink water -fan to lower body temperature, but don't over chill
How to haul your equipment into your stand
-never carry your hunting equipment up or down the tree with you as you climb. Always use the haul line -if using a firearm , attack the haul line to the firearms sling so that the firearm hangs with the muzzle pointed down
What are the field care basics?
-the growth of bacteria is the cause of spoiled meat. 3 factors contribute to bacteria growth: HEAT MOISTURE DIRT A sure what to ruin meat (as well as earn the disdain of non-hunters) is to tie the animal to the hood or roof of a car,where it is exposed to heat,exhaust fumes, road salt and airborne dust
How do you approach downed game?
A downed deer or other large animal should be approached carefully from above and behind the head
What is a Safety Mechanism?
A safety is a device that blocks the Action to prevent the firearm from shooting until the safety is released or pushed to the "off" position. Safeties are mechanical devices and subject to mechanism failure from wear and other factors, and can fail when least expected
Basic parts of a firearm
Action- the moving parts that load, fire and eject the shells or cartridges Stock Barrel
Where do you shoot the animal from a quick kill?
An animals vital organs (heart and lungs).... clean kill takes patience
How do we respect landowners?
Ask landowners for permission to hunt (on their land) ...landowners can grant or deny permission to hunt on their land
Without the proper ____________, knowledge and skills may be useless
Attitude
Basic first aid:
Bleeding: direct pressure and elevation to wound Broken bones: pain lasts more than a few minutes... swelling in injured area Burns: cold water (not ice water) Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: great victims to fresh air Chest Wounds: airtight bandage, transport victim to hospital Shock: lie victim on back, keep victim calm and comfortable Snakebite: calm victim... rust to hospital
What are the firearm actions?
Bolt Action- accurate and dependable Lever Action Pump Action Semi-Automatic (or autoloading) Action Break (or Hinge) Action Revolving Action Single Action Double Action
What are the 4C's?
Careful Courteous Considerate Capable
Rifle and Handgun Cartridges
Carefully compare the data stamp on the barrel of the firearm against the description on the ammunition box and the stamp on each cartridge
Why does responsible behavior look like?
Courtesy, respect of others and of wildlife, and involvement
Different types of Safety Mechanisms
Cross-Bolt Safety Pivot Safety Slide or Tang Safety Half-Cock or Hammer Safety
What makes a buck legal to bag?
Ears in alert position are approximately 13 inches apart and may be used to judge the inside spread
What did Aldo Leopoldo (father of wildlife management) say?
Ethical behavior is doing the right thing when no one else is watching--even when doing the wrong thing is legal
How should you store your firearm?
Firearms must be stored unloaded and in a locked location separate from ammunition. Firearms should also be cleaned and lightly oiled before storing.
What is the balancing act?
Habitats must be balanced in order to support wildlife.
What is a grip?
Handle of the handgun
What are the four main causes of hunting incidents
Hunter Judgement Mistakes Safety Rule Violations Lack of Control and Practice Mechanical Failure
What is a bolt?
Movable metal block that seals a cartridge into the chamber on some actions
How to have good marksmanship and accuracy
One of the essential skills is good marksmanship, which is accurately and consistently hitting the target where planned. When hunting accuracy is critical for a clean kill
What is the slide?
Part that moves back to load cartridges
What is a hammer?
Parts that strikes the primer to cause ignition
What is the Quartering Away angle?
Quartering away angle is facing away from you but at an angle
What is the Quartering Towards angle?
Quartering towards shot angle is when the animal is facing towards you but at an angle
Why is firearm safety important?
Responsible hunters practice safe habits until they become second nature.
Bead Sights
Round Beads Smaller Beads
What is the hunters role in wildlife conservation?
Since wildlife is a renewable source with a surplus, hunters help control wildlife populations at a healthy balance for the habitat
Survival Skills for a misadventure
Stay calm, retrace your path, cannot return- stay out for the night/ a few nights someone will find you, you have 3 priorities: shelter, fire and signal
What is the safe zone of fire?
The area in which a hinter can shoot safely
What is the Broadside angle?
The broadside angle is the preferred angle for both firearm and bow hunters for larger game animals, such as elk,deer, and bear
What is the carrying capacity?
The number of animals the habitat can support all year long.
What is the rear end shot?
The rear end shot should not be taken by hunters using firearms or bows
Fall Arrest System
You should use a fall arrest system that is manufactured to industry standards
When crossing obstacles....
always unload gun!
Why shouldn't you drink and hunt?
impairs coordination, hearing, vision, communication and judgement
