Hunter Safety Exam – Flashcards
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What is good marksmanship?
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hitting the target accurately and consistently
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Sighting-in a rifle helps the shooter:
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determine problems with shooting technique
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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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snap-shooting
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All hunters should take several steps to prepare for each hunting trip. Which step will help ensure that you take only legal game?
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learn about your quarry
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There are four primary rules of firearm safety. One of these rules is:
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Be sure of the target, what is in front of it, and what is beyond it.
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What is the recommended method for attaching a haul line to a firearm?
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Tie it to the sling.
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HELP refers to the position you should assume in cold water. What does HELP stand for?
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heat escape lessening posture
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True north and magnetic north are not the same. The difference between them is called:
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declination
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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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habitat
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Bullets spin when shot from a rifle or handgun. What causes this spinning?
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Rifling
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Which of the following is the best way to make sure you have the proper ammunition for your firearm?
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Match the information on the firearm's barrel to the information on the cartridge or shotshell before you shoot.
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Choose the true statement about a firearm's maximum projectile range.
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When you know a firearm's range, you know how far the bullet or shot can travel and still cause injury.
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You're ready to shoot a rifle. You should draw a deep breath and then:
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exhale half-way
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There are four standard rifle firing positions. Choose the steadiest.
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Prone
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Which two shotgun chokes are best for hunting small, fast, close birds?
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improved cylinder and modified
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What distance should be used to pattern a shotgun?
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the distance you expect to be from your quarry
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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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Stand still ten times as much as you walk.
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How should a downed deer or other large animal be approached?
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from above and behind the head
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What is the number one cause of spoiled meat?
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Heat
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Which statement about arrows is true?
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An arrow is as deadly as a bullet.
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Many fatal firearm incidents are reported each year. What fraction of these incidents occur in the home?
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more than half
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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?
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lack of control and practice
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Which of the following describes safe handling of a firearm?
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Unload and case the firearm before transporting it.
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Three hunters are walking side by side hunting pheasants. Which of the following is a safe and proper practice?
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Each hunter shoots only at pheasants in his or her zone-of-fire.
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Which is the safest device to use while climbing a tree or in a tree stand?
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full-body harness
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You are getting ready to carry a firearm on a boat. What is the first step you should take?
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Unload the firearm and keep the action open.
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How many people in the U.S. hunt?
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about 5% of the population
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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:
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doing the wrong thing is legal
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What is the correct treatment for second-degree or third-degree burns with open blisters?
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Wrap with a loose, dry dressing
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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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large mammals and small mammals
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Hunting loses respect as a sport when hunters:
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participate in hunting while ignoring the arguments of critics
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What resource can best help you learn about the terrain in a particular area before you arrive?
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topographic map
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Why should hunters wear daylight fluorescent orange clothing?
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to be more visible to other hunters
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How much water do you need each day?
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Two to Four Quarts
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Which of the following is a proper way to treat frostbite?
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Wrap the affected area in warm, dry clothing
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The bullets for a rifle or handgun are commonly made out of:
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lead
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Which type of bow uses wheels and cables, and is the most popular bow for hunting and target shooting?
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compound bow
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The best anchor point for drawing a bow:
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is determined through practice
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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?
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head on
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You need to clear an obstruction from your firearm. What is the proper tool to use?
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a cleaning rod
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Which of the following would be a good spot to store ammunition?
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a cool, dry location
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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?
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The primer explodes and sparks the gunpowder.
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A telescopic sight (or scope):
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gathers light to magnify a target
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What powder is the only kind that should be used in a muzzleloader?
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black powder or a synthetic substitute
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There are several ways to carry a firearm. Which technique should you use when you may need to fire quickly?
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two-handed or ready carry
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Why should you aim with your dominant eye?
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to increase your accuracy
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Hunters tend to pass through five stages of development. What is the focus during the limiting-out stage?
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Bagging the limit
