Question 1

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.

Question 2

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

Question 3

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

Question 4

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.

Question 5

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

Question 6

declination

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True north and magnetic north are not the same. The difference between them is called:  deflection orienteering declination elevation

Question 7

magnetic north

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A compass always points to:  the North Pole magnetic north true north 0 degrees declination

Question 8

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

Question 9

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

Question 10

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

Question 11

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

Question 12

boiling

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What is the best way to purify water?  chemical purifiers filter systems solar still boiling

Question 13

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.

Question 14

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.

Question 15

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

Question 16

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

Question 17

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.

Question 18

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.

Question 19

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.

Question 20

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

Question 21

about three days

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Under most conditions, how long can you survive without water?

Question 22

hypothermia

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What is the number one cause of outdoor fatalities?

Question 23

Get the victim to a hospital immediately.

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Which of the following is a proper way to treat heat stroke?

Question 24

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?

Question 25

Immerse in cold water.

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What is the correct treatment for first-degree or second-degree burns with closed blisters?

Question 26

signal

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You get lost and find yourself in survival mode. Your priorities are shelter, fire, and:

Question 27

Keep the victim calm. Take him or her to a hospital.

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What is the best way to treat a snakebite?

Question 28

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.

Question 29

cylinder (unchoked)

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Which shotgun choke is the most open?

Question 30

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?

Question 31

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:

Question 32

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?

Question 33

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?

Question 34

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.

Question 35

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

Question 36

Tie it to the sling.

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What is the recommended method for attaching a haul line to a firearm?

Question 37

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?

Question 38

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:

Question 39

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:

Question 40

fish point

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Which type of arrowhead spears fish and secures them until landed with an attached line?

Question 41

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?

Question 42

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.

Question 43

straight up

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You nock an arrow with the bow parallel to the ground. The cock feather should be pointing:

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