Question 1

What is good marksmanship?

Accepted Answer

hitting the target accurately and consistently

Question 2

Sighting-in a rifle helps the shooter:

Accepted Answer

determine problems with shooting technique

Question 3

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:

Accepted Answer

snap-shooting

Question 4

All hunters should take several steps to prepare for each hunting trip. Which step will help ensure that you take only legal game?

Accepted Answer

learn about your quarry

Question 5

There are four primary rules of firearm safety. One of these rules is:

Accepted Answer

Be sure of the target, what is in front of it, and what is beyond it.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Tie it to the sling.

Question 7

HELP refers to the position you should assume in cold water. What does HELP stand for?

Accepted Answer

heat escape lessening posture

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

declination

Question 9

To survive, every animal needs a proper arrangement of food, water, cover, and space. These items make up the animal\'s:

Accepted Answer

habitat

Question 10

Bullets spin when shot from a rifle or handgun. What causes this spinning?

Accepted Answer

Rifling

Question 11

Which of the following is the best way to make sure you have the proper ammunition for your firearm?

Accepted Answer

Match the information on the firearm\'s barrel to the information on the cartridge or shotshell before you shoot.

Question 12

Choose the true statement about a firearm\'s maximum projectile range.

Accepted Answer

When you know a firearm\'s range, you know how far the bullet or shot can travel and still cause injury.

Question 13

You\'re ready to shoot a rifle. You should draw a deep breath and then:

Accepted Answer

exhale half-way

Question 14

There are four standard rifle firing positions. Choose the steadiest.

Accepted Answer

Prone

Question 15

Which two shotgun chokes are best for hunting small, fast, close birds?

Accepted Answer

improved cylinder and modified

Question 16

What distance should be used to pattern a shotgun?

Accepted Answer

the distance you expect to be from your quarry

Question 17

You are using the still-hunting strategy. How much time should you spend walking versus standing still and observing?

Accepted Answer

Stand still ten times as much as you walk.

Question 18

How should a downed deer or other large animal be approached?

Accepted Answer

from above and behind the head

Question 19

What is the number one cause of spoiled meat?

Accepted Answer

Heat

Question 20

Which statement about arrows is true?

Accepted Answer

An arrow is as deadly as a bullet.

Question 21

Many fatal firearm incidents are reported each year. What fraction of these incidents occur in the home?

Accepted Answer

more than half

Question 22

There are four main causes of hunting incidents. Which cause is most likely to lead to accidental discharges and stray shots?

Accepted Answer

lack of control and practice

Question 23

Which of the following describes safe handling of a firearm?

Accepted Answer

Unload and case the firearm before transporting it.

Question 24

Three hunters are walking side by side hunting pheasants. Which of the following is a safe and proper practice?

Accepted Answer

Each hunter shoots only at pheasants in his or her zone-of-fire.

Question 25

Which is the safest device to use while climbing a tree or in a tree stand?

Accepted Answer

full-body harness

Question 26

You are getting ready to carry a firearm on a boat. What is the first step you should take?

Accepted Answer

Unload the firearm and keep the action open.

Question 27

How many people in the U.S. hunt?

Accepted Answer

about 5% of the population

Question 28

Aldo Leopold is the father of wildlife management. He once defined ethical behavior as doing the right thing when no one else is watching, even when:

Accepted Answer

doing the wrong thing is legal

Question 29

What is the correct treatment for second-degree or third-degree burns with open blisters?

Accepted Answer

Wrap with a loose, dry dressing

Question 30

Wild animals are commonly divided into groups with similar characteristics. The two categories used for mammals are:

Accepted Answer

large mammals and small mammals

Question 31

Hunting loses respect as a sport when hunters:

Accepted Answer

participate in hunting while ignoring the arguments of critics

Question 32

What resource can best help you learn about the terrain in a particular area before you arrive?

Accepted Answer

topographic map

Question 33

Why should hunters wear daylight fluorescent orange clothing?

Accepted Answer

to be more visible to other hunters

Question 34

How much water do you need each day?

Accepted Answer

Two to Four Quarts

Question 35

Which of the following is a proper way to treat frostbite?

Accepted Answer

Wrap the affected area in warm, dry clothing

Question 36

The bullets for a rifle or handgun are commonly made out of:

Accepted Answer

lead

Question 37

Which type of bow uses wheels and cables, and is the most popular bow for hunting and target shooting?

Accepted Answer

compound bow

Question 38

The best anchor point for drawing a bow:

Accepted Answer

is determined through practice

Question 39

Which shot angle rarely results in a clean kill, ruins a lot of meat, and provides an animal the best opportunity to detect the hunter?

Accepted Answer

head on

Question 40

You need to clear an obstruction from your firearm. What is the proper tool to use?

Accepted Answer

a cleaning rod

Question 41

Which of the following would be a good spot to store ammunition?

Accepted Answer

a cool, dry location

Question 42

When a rifle fires, a sequence of events takes place. After the firing pin strikes the primer, what is the next event in the sequence?

Accepted Answer

The primer explodes and sparks the gunpowder.

Question 43

A telescopic sight (or scope):

Accepted Answer

gathers light to magnify a target

Question 44

What powder is the only kind that should be used in a muzzleloader?

Accepted Answer

black powder or a synthetic substitute

Question 45

There are several ways to carry a firearm. Which technique should you use when you may need to fire quickly?

Accepted Answer

two-handed or ready carry

Question 46

Why should you aim with your dominant eye?

Accepted Answer

to increase your accuracy

Question 47

Hunters tend to pass through five stages of development. What is the focus during the limiting-out stage?

Accepted Answer

Bagging the limit

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