Hunter Safety Test – Flashcards
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The primary objective of hunder education programs is to
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To produce knowledgeable, responsible, and involved hunters
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What are three behaviors of a responsible hunter
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Obey hunting laws, hunt fairly, practice safety rules and wait for a clean shot before shooting
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The 1937 Pittman-Roberston Act was created to do what
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support hunting projects such as hunter safety education courses, land acquisition and improve wildlife habitat
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Treat every firearm as if it were
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Loaded
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The muzzle of your gun should always be pointed where
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Point it at a safe direction
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When shooting a firearm always be sure of
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your target and make sure you know what you are shooting at with an adequate backstop
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When shooting a firearm never
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Shoot flat or at a hard surface or at water
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WHen shooting a fireamre you should keep your finger
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Keep it on the outside of the trigger guard until read to shoot
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When shooting a firearm you should always point your gun only at what
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Pointed at what you intend to shoot
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When you are not using your firearm
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You should leave it unloaded and the action open
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Who provides federal aid (money) to state wildlife agencies to pay for hunting projects
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U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
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This is not a source of hunter education funding
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State Highway Department
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Why do we have hunting laws
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To conserve wildlife for future generations to enjoy
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Aldo Leopold, the "father of wildlife management" once said ETHICAL BEHAVIOR is
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Doing the right thing when no one else is watching
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The first thing you do when trying to gain access to private property
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Ask landowners for permision to hunt
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This is not a reason why hunting laws were created
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To limit profits of sporting goods manufacturers
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A responsible and ethical hunter would not
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Waste meat and usable parts of the game harvested
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Responsible hunters
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kkeep firearms out of sight when not hunting
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To bring respect to the sport of hunting, hunter can
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support organizations dedicated to improving habitat and management efforts
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When loading a muzzleloader, how do you know know how much blackpowder to put in the muzzle
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By using a calibrated powder measure
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What are the three types of bow and arrows
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Longbow, Recurve Bow and Compound Bow
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The Long Bow is also called the
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Stick Bow
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The Recurve Bow is
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Like the Long Bow but limbs curve more
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The Compound Bow
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Is the most poplular bow and has wheels or cams to make it easier to pull into full draw
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The plastic vanes or feathers on an arrow are called
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Fletching
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The end of the arrow that attaches to the string of the bow is called
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Nock
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The most popular arrow tip used for big game bow hunting is called
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Broadhead
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The only type of powder that should be used in muzzleloaders is called
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Blackpowder
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An unsafe practice when using a muzzleloader is
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Loading the gun directly from a horn flask
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How many charges should you use in a muzzleloader
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One
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The process of placing the arrow shaft on the bow's arrow rest and with the thumb and index finger pulling the arrow back until the string snaps into the slot is called
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Nocking
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A good safety rule to follow when shooting a bow is
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Release the arrow only when the path to the target and beyond is clear
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Two advantages of hunting from an elevated stand are
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See the game better and not allowing your scent to distract the game
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What is the major disadvantage of hunting from an elevated stand
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Injury from falling
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A non-climbing stand
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Is in a fixed position on the tree
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A climbing stand
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Is used to climb a tree with / walk up a tree
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A ladder stand
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Stand usually 10 to 15 feet off the ground and has a platform to sit or stand on
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While in a treestand you should use this to get your bag, rifle, bow or other needed items in the stand with you
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Haul Line
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You should always wear this while in a elevated tree stand
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TMA Safety Harness
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Each season before hunting in a tree stand you should
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Inspect the stand for weaknesses, defects, missing parts or excessive wear
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If you have a treesstand that was manufactured (made by) by a company that is no longer in business you should
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Destroy the stand
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The National Bowhunter Education Foundation recommends that you should wear a
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Safety Harness
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This does not make hunting from a tree stand any safer
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Wearing quite clothing
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The most poplular way to hunt white tailed deer with a bow is from
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Elevated Stand
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According to the study of Vermont and North Carolina, which type of bowhunting accident has the highest potential for fatalities
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Falling from an elevated tree stand
