Ammunition and Archery Techniques

The basic components of cartridges and shotshells are similar. Shot pellets and a bullet are examples of which basic component?

What is the main difference between centerfire and rimfire ammunition?

Choose the true statement about steel shot versus lead shot.

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

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

What is true about the instinctive aiming method for shooting a bow?

What should be used to screw on broadheads?

What part of the game animal is the most effective place to shoot?

Hunting is an effective wildlife management tool.

Follow the safety rules for both firearms and bows is a safety guideline unique to the crossbow.

Which of the following is a device that could be used to safely cock a crossbow?

When should a firearm be unloaded?

Which method is recommended for climbing a tree to enter an elevated stand?

Three hunters are walking single file. Which of the following would be safe?

To make sure a bolt-action firearm is unloaded, you must check the:

Which part of the firearm loads, fires, and ejects shells or cartridges?

How often should a firearm be cleaned to keep it in top condition?

When a shotgun fires, a sequence of events takes place. After the hunter pulls the trigger, what is the next event in the sequence?

A firearm safety can be bumped from the safe position.

Which type of sight is most accurate and gives the best view of the target?

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

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

Which group is a primary supporter of hunter education?

Which of the following is a building block of good marksmanship?

What parts of your body should have protection whenever you fire a handgun?

A true hunter understands safe gun handling.

How would a responsible hunter show respect for a landowner?

Hunting laws preserve wildlife. Hunter ethics preserve:

Hunting loses respect as a sport when hunters:

How can you show respect for other hunters?

Why were hunting laws passed?

When you go on a hunting trip, you should leave a hunting plan with someone you trust. What information should the plan include?

An example of safe and ethical operation of an all-terrain vehicle is:

A hunter is planning a strategy for identifying and tracking quarry. To develop an effective strategy, this hunter needs to understand the animal's:

You are unloading your firearm. You start by pointing the muzzle in a safe direction. What is the NEXT step you should take?

Which part of a modern firearm has the same function as the lock on a muzzleloader?

Which of the following is a key factor in making a clean kill?

You are planning a hunt that will involve strenuous physical activity. Well in advance of the hunt, you should begin to:

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

There are four standard rifle firing positions. Which position is best for learning the fundamentals of shooting?

What is the sight picture?

When sighting-in a rifle:

When turkey hunting, where should you sit to protect yourself from being mistakenly identified as a wild turkey?

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

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?

When you shoulder your shotgun, what part of your body should fit snugly against the stock?

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:

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

You need to haul your firearm into a tree stand. What is the first step you should take?

What is one advantage of hunting from an elevated stand?

You get lost in extremely cold weather. You are unable to start a fire. Which of the following is the best way to survive?

After spending several hours outdoors, your skin is pale and clammy. You feel weak and have muscle cramps. These are symptoms of:

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:

What is the proper way to start a fire?

How long can you survive without food?

What should you do if you catch a non-target animal in a trap?

You are hiking into unfamiliar terrain. What is the best way to keep your bearings?

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

Nocking an arrow involves placing it about a quarter inch above the arrow rest on the bow handle. A small brass band called a 'nocking point' is crimped onto the bowstring to mark the correct position. To nock the arrow, grasp the arrow between the thumb and index finger of the right hand. With your left hand, hold the bow parallel to the ground and then_______.

When using a firearm, you can remember the five primary safety rules by thinking S.M.A.R.T: Safe Direction, Make Sure, Always Check, Respect Firearms, and_______.

A hunter's zone-of-fire changes with every step. In groups hunting birds, rabbits, or other small game, it is best to have no more than_______.