California Hunter Safety – Unit 8 Quiz – Flashcards
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Learn as much as you can about the hunting area before you arrive.
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Which of the following describes a proper way to prepare for a hunting trip? Learn as much as you can about the hunting area before you arrive. Rely on your hunting instincts and prior experience. Load all firearms prior to driving or boating to the hunting area. Pack a cooler of beer to enjoy during the hunting trip.
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where you will be hunting and when you expect to return
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When you go on a hunting trip, you should leave a hunting plan with someone you trust. What information should the plan include? the name of your next of kin your social security number and birthdate your home address and email address where you will be hunting and when you expect to return
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well in advance of the hunt
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When should a hunter begin to get in shape for a hunt? one day before the hunt one week before the hunt well in advance of the hunt during the hunt
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Always wear clothing suitable for the weather you expect.
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Clothing can affect your ability to perform safely and responsibly. How should you choose your clothes for a hunting trip? Always wear wool clothing. Always wear several layers of cotton or polyester clothing. Always wear light clothing and a hat. Always wear clothing suitable for the weather you expect.
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daylight fluorescent orange outerwear
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What is the hunter's most important item of clothing? breathable layer worn next to the body wool sweater and cap daylight fluorescent orange outerwear waterproof protective outer layer
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declination
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True north and magnetic north are not the same. The difference between them is called: deflection orienteering declination elevation
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magnetic north
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A compass always points to: the North Pole magnetic north true north 0 degrees declination
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rules of survival
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Don't panic if you get lost. Never leave camp without fire-starting equipment. Always bring a map and compass. Always tell someone where you are going. These are: rules of firearms safety rules of survival basic hunting strategies basic camping guidelines
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Look for a natural shelter.
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You get lost and need shelter. What should you do first? Begin cutting long straight saplings. Begin looking for food. Look for a natural shelter. Gather limbs and brush
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three repeats of any signal
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What is the international emergency signal for distress? flashing a mirror marking an X in the snow, grass, or sand signaling with a whistle three repeats of any signal
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two to four quarts
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How much water do you need each day? two to four gallons two to four quarts two to four pints two to four cups
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boiling
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What is the best way to purify water? chemical purifiers filter systems solar still boiling
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Avoid potentially dangerous weather conditions.
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Which of the following is the best way to prevent hypothermia? Keep wet clothing on. Avoid potentially dangerous weather conditions. Wear cotton clothing instead of wool. Do jumping jacks to stay warm.
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Wrap up in a thermal foil blanket.
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You get lost in extremely cold weather. You are unable to start a fire. Which of the following is the best way to survive? Wrap up in a thermal foil blanket. Cover yourself in snow for insulation. Change from wool to cotton clothing if available. Exercise vigorously to stay warm.
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heat exhaustion
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While outdoors, you drink plenty of water, take frequent breaks, and shed layers as you warm up. These are steps to prevent: hypothermia snakebite heat exhaustion frostbite
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heat exhaustion
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After spending several hours outdoors, your skin is pale and clammy. You feel weak and have muscle cramps. These are symptoms of: frostbite hypothermia heat exhaustion first-degree burn
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Move the victim lengthwise, headfirst, supporting the head and neck.
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Moving a victim with a back or neck injury should be left to professionals whenever possible. If a victim MUST be pulled to safety, what is the correct method? Move the victim lengthwise, feet first, supporting the feet. Move the victim lengthwise, headfirst, supporting the head and neck. Pull the victim by one arm, supporting the head and neck. Pull the victim by one leg, supporting the feet.
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Wrap with a loose, dry dressing.
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What is the correct treatment for second-degree or third-degree burns with open blisters? Immerse in ice. Immerse in cold water. Cover with butter. Wrap with a loose, dry dressing.
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Cover the wound with the palm of your hand until a bandage is located.
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You need to help a hunting companion with a deep, open chest wound. What should you do first? Locate a sterile bandage and cover the wound. Locate any bandage and cover the wound. Transport the victim to the hospital. Cover the wound with the palm of your hand until a bandage is located.
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shock
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Your skin is pale, cold, and clammy. Your pulse is rapid. Your breathing is shallow. You feel fear. These are symptoms of: shock hypothermia heat stroke frostbite
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about three days
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Under most conditions, how long can you survive without water?
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hypothermia
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What is the number one cause of outdoor fatalities?
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Get the victim to a hospital immediately.
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Which of the following is a proper way to treat heat stroke?
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Immobilize the joint above and below the break. Don't straighten the limb, but splint it the way you found it.
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A person with a broken leg must be moved. How should the broken leg be handled?
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Immerse in cold water.
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What is the correct treatment for first-degree or second-degree burns with closed blisters?
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signal
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You get lost and find yourself in survival mode. Your priorities are shelter, fire, and:
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Keep the victim calm. Take him or her to a hospital.
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What is the best way to treat a snakebite?
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caliber
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______ is a term that describes the size of a rifle or handgun bore. This term also describes the size of cartridges used with different bores.
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cylinder (unchoked)
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Which shotgun choke is the most open?
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Bring the stock all the way up to your cheek and then back to your shoulder.
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What is the correct way to shoulder a shotgun?
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Sustained lead
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You are shooting at a moving target. You estimate the length of lead necessary to hit the target. You maintain that lead as you swing with the target. You fire and continue the swing. This method of shooting is called:
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Stand still ten times as much as you walk.
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You are using the still-hunting strategy. How much time should you spend walking versus standing still and observing?
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from above and behind the headWhat should you do as soon as possible after tagging game?
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How should a downed deer or other large animal be approached?
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Field dress it
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What should you do as soon as possible after tagging game? Take it back to camp. Hang it up. Allow it to cool. Field dress it. Field dress it.
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lack of control and practice
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There are four main causes of hunting incidents. Which cause is most likely to lead to accidental discharges and stray shots? a. ignoring firearm safety rules b. lack of control and practice c. judgment mistakes d. mechanical failure
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Tie it to the sling.
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What is the recommended method for attaching a haul line to a firearm?
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Take frequent compass readings and plot your progress on a map.
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You are hiking into unfamiliar terrain. What is the best way to keep your bearings?
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habitat
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To survive, every animal needs a proper arrangement of food, water, cover, and space. These items make up the animal's:
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large mammals and small mammals
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Wild animals are commonly divided into groups with similar characteristics. The two categories used for mammals are:
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fish point
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Which type of arrowhead spears fish and secures them until landed with an attached line?
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quartering-away
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A bowhunter's quarry is antelope, deer, black bear, or other big game of similar size or smaller. Which shot offers a good chance for a clean kill?
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The hunter in the center uses the trail carry.
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Three hunters are walking side by side. Which of the following would be safe? The hunter in the center uses the trail carry. The hunter in the center uses the cradle carry. All three hunters point their guns to the right. The hunter on the right points his or her gun to the left.
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straight up
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You nock an arrow with the bow parallel to the ground. The cock feather should be pointing:
