Questions and Answers
What important skill must one develop to become a proficient archer?
Distance-Judging
What is likely to occur when a hunter has not developed the ability to identify wildlife accurately?
Illegal harvest of game or non-game animals.
What else is required for safe shooting in addition to a safe range or shooting area?
Safe backstop or background.
What environmental or weather situation always requires exceptional physical conditioning?
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Where is it okay to drive when hunting on private property?
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Why is it important to take the animal with a well-placed shot in a vital area?
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Who can claim the animal under the rule of first blood if two hunters each fire an arrow into it?
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What should you wear when you go into town for supplies to avoid offending non-hunters?
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How should hunters speak in public to be good ambassadors of their activity?
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Why is it important to know which is your dominant eye?
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From whom can you seek assistance to determine your draw length and draw weight?
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Which word best describes the longbow, which has long, nearly straight limbs that form an arc when strung?
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Which arrow points kill by shock and may be used when hunting small game animals, such as rabbits and squirrels?
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What bow rating is recommended for a mechanical or expandable arrow point?
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Besides bows and arrows, what is the most important consideration for bowhunters?
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What do you call the spot where your shooting hand consistently comes to a normal rest on or near your face?
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How should you hold the bow when shooting?
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What are arrows shot from untuned bows likely to do?
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What is the process of determining yardage by comparing the relationship between a distant animal and your fingers or a part of your bow?
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When do sight, hearing, smell, and touch most often come into play?
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What is the technique called when a hunter is sitting for a long time at vantage points and spotting game from afar with a pair of binoculars or a spotting scope?
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Which type of elevated stand does not need a tree?
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What is a common cause of accidental falls from a stand?
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What should you carry with you in a stand?
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Which of the following is an essential component of a fall-arrest system?
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What type of laundry detergent is best to avoid when washing hunting clothes?
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What shot should a responsible hunter only take that is intended to hit what part of an animal?
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What is the best shot angle for the largest game, such as elk, moose, or bear?
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What is the first responsibility of the hunter once an animal has been shot?
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What should you avoid cutting or puncturing when field dressing an animal?
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Where should you leave your hunting plan?
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What is the most important survival tool should you become lost?
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Besides being dry and well-drained, what quality of a natural shelter is important?
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What would be wise to walk or mark in the snow, grass, or sand when signaling for help?
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What method is best for purifying water?
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What is one of the best ways to treat heat exhaustion?
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What type of impact do broadhead-tipped arrows deliver?
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Study Notes
Bow Hunter Safety Key Concepts
- Proficient archery requires practice in distance-judging.
- Inability to identify wildlife can lead to illegal harvesting of game or non-game animals.
- Safe shooting necessitates a safe backstop or background alongside a shooting area.
- Higher altitudes demand exceptional physical conditioning from hunters.
- When hunting on private property, driving is allowed only on existing roads.
- A well-placed shot in the vital area is crucial to avoid wounding the animal.
- Under the rule of first blood, the first hunter to draw blood can claim the animal.
- When going into town, wear clean clothing to avoid offending non-hunters.
- Hunters should communicate knowledgeably in public to represent their activity positively.
Equipment and Techniques
- Identifying your dominant eye helps determine if you need a left- or right-handed bow.
- Seek help from archery shop staff to determine your draw length and weight.
- The longbow is characterized as traditional with long, nearly straight limbs.
- Blunt points are designed to kill by shock and are suitable for small game such as rabbits and squirrels.
- A bow rating of 50 pounds or more is recommended for mechanical or expandable arrow points.
- Besides bows and arrows, clothing is a crucial consideration for gear.
- The anchor point is where the shooting hand rests near the face for consistency.
- Hold the bow by gripping it without squeezing for better control.
Shooting and Hunting Strategies
- Arrows from untuned bows are likely to porpoise, impacting accuracy.
- The process of estimating yardage using fingers or parts of the bow is called subtending.
- Sight, hearing, smell, and touch are vital when reading game sign.
- Glassing involves using optics to spot game from a vantage point.
- Tower stands can be used without trees for elevated hunting.
- Long hours in a stand can lead to falls and increase the risk of accidents.
Safety and Survival
- Always carry a signaling device when in a stand for emergencies.
- A full-body harness is essential for a fall-arrest system.
- Avoid highly fragrant laundry detergents for washing hunting clothing to prevent detection by animals.
- Responsible hunters aim for the vital area of the animal for a clean shot.
- The ideal shot angle for large game like elk or moose is broadside.
- After shooting an animal, the immediate responsibility is to recover it.
- While field dressing, avoid puncturing internal organs to prevent contamination.
- Always leave your hunting plan with a family member or friend.
- Maintaining a cool head is the most important survival tool when lost.
- Natural shelters should be dry, well-drained, and wind-protected.
- When signaling for help, create a large X in the snow, grass, or sand.
- The best method for water purification is boiling.
- For treating heat exhaustion, fan yourself but avoid over-chilling.
Additional Notes
- Broached-tipped arrows deliver low energy, affecting effectiveness on targets.
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Test your knowledge on bow hunter safety practices with this quiz. Learn about essential skills such as distance-judging and wildlife identification. Perfect for those preparing for hunting seasons or safety courses.
