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What does it mean to bring the right foot slightly forward?
What does it mean to bring the right foot slightly forward?
To take a proper stance for shooting
What is one of the four primary rules of firearm safety?
What is one of the four primary rules of firearm safety?
Point the muzzle in a safe direction
Which of these is one of the firearm safety rules?
Which of these is one of the firearm safety rules?
Point a firearm only at something you intend to shoot
Why is hunter education important?
Why is hunter education important?
What is the best way to learn hunting-related safety skills?
What is the best way to learn hunting-related safety skills?
What does the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act pay for?
What does the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act pay for?
What are the three basic groups of parts in modern firearms?
What are the three basic groups of parts in modern firearms?
What are shot pellets and a bullet examples of?
What are shot pellets and a bullet examples of?
When selecting ammunition, what else should you consider aside from choosing the correct cartridge?
When selecting ammunition, what else should you consider aside from choosing the correct cartridge?
What are bullets for a rifle or handgun commonly made out of?
What are bullets for a rifle or handgun commonly made out of?
Choose the true statement about steel shot versus lead shot.
Choose the true statement about steel shot versus lead shot.
After the firing pin strikes the primer, what is the next event in the sequence?
After the firing pin strikes the primer, what is the next event in the sequence?
What must you check to ensure a bolt-action firearm is unloaded?
What must you check to ensure a bolt-action firearm is unloaded?
What is a firearm safety?
What is a firearm safety?
What does a telescopic sight do?
What does a telescopic sight do?
Rifles, shotguns, and handguns differ mostly based on their?
Rifles, shotguns, and handguns differ mostly based on their?
Which shotgun choke has the tightest shot pattern?
Which shotgun choke has the tightest shot pattern?
What is the final step in correctly matching ammunition to a firearm?
What is the final step in correctly matching ammunition to a firearm?
When you know a firearm's effective killing range, you can determine?
When you know a firearm's effective killing range, you can determine?
What is the first step in cleaning a firearm?
What is the first step in cleaning a firearm?
Which of the following would be a good spot to store a firearm?
Which of the following would be a good spot to store a firearm?
Your dominant eye is the eye you should use to:
Your dominant eye is the eye you should use to:
What should be true about any firearm you choose to use for hunting?
What should be true about any firearm you choose to use for hunting?
What is sight alignment?
What is sight alignment?
Sighting-in a rifle means?
Sighting-in a rifle means?
What is the best way to pull the trigger for an accurate shot?
What is the best way to pull the trigger for an accurate shot?
Which shotgun choke is best for hunting a large, slow bird, such as a turkey?
Which shotgun choke is best for hunting a large, slow bird, such as a turkey?
Why do hunters pattern their shotguns?
Why do hunters pattern their shotguns?
How should you hold a handgun for maximum accuracy?
How should you hold a handgun for maximum accuracy?
Why should you use ear protection when shooting a firearm?
Why should you use ear protection when shooting a firearm?
Which of the following statements is true when hunting?
Which of the following statements is true when hunting?
What legal requirements must you consider when selecting a firearm for hunting?
What legal requirements must you consider when selecting a firearm for hunting?
What is sight picture?
What is sight picture?
When sighting-in a rifle, what should you do?
When sighting-in a rifle, what should you do?
For the safest and most accurate shot, a hunter shooting a rifle in the field should:
For the safest and most accurate shot, a hunter shooting a rifle in the field should:
Which shotgun choke is the most open?
Which shotgun choke is the most open?
What distance should be used to pattern a shotgun?
What distance should be used to pattern a shotgun?
What is the correct way to shoulder a shotgun?
What is the correct way to shoulder a shotgun?
When firing a handgun, how far should you hold it from your body?
When firing a handgun, how far should you hold it from your body?
What type of eye protection should you wear when shooting a firearm?
What type of eye protection should you wear when shooting a firearm?
What is good marksmanship?
What is good marksmanship?
What should you check before choosing a firearm for hunting?
What should you check before choosing a firearm for hunting?
Sighting-in a rifle helps the shooter to:
Sighting-in a rifle helps the shooter to:
Which of the four standard rifle-firing positions provides the least support?
Which of the four standard rifle-firing positions provides the least support?
Which two chokes are best for hunting small, fast, close birds?
Which two chokes are best for hunting small, fast, close birds?
When patterning a shotgun, what is a sufficient percentage of pellets within a 30-in circle?
When patterning a shotgun, what is a sufficient percentage of pellets within a 30-in circle?
What shooting method involves pointing a shotgun at a moving target, swinging the gun faster than the target is moving?
What shooting method involves pointing a shotgun at a moving target, swinging the gun faster than the target is moving?
What parts of your body should have protection whenever you shoot any firearm?
What parts of your body should have protection whenever you shoot any firearm?
What step will help ensure that you take only legal game?
What step will help ensure that you take only legal game?
To take game and minimize its suffering, what must you know about the animal you are hunting?
To take game and minimize its suffering, what must you know about the animal you are hunting?
What is the preferred rifle shot for larger game animals, such as elk or bear?
What is the preferred rifle shot for larger game animals, such as elk or bear?
How should you mark a blood trail when tracking a wounded animal?
How should you mark a blood trail when tracking a wounded animal?
What should you do as soon as possible after tagging game?
What should you do as soon as possible after tagging game?
Which part of a modern firearm has the same function as the lock on a muzzleloader?
Which part of a modern firearm has the same function as the lock on a muzzleloader?
What powder is the only kind that should be used in a muzzleloader?
What powder is the only kind that should be used in a muzzleloader?
What should you do if a hang fire happens while shooting a muzzleloader?
What should you do if a hang fire happens while shooting a muzzleloader?
Which type of bow has limbs that curve away from the belly of the bow?
Which type of bow has limbs that curve away from the belly of the bow?
Which safety guideline for using bows is unique to the crossbow?
Which safety guideline for using bows is unique to the crossbow?
Which statement about arrows is true?
Which statement about arrows is true?
When nocking an arrow, where should the cock feather be pointing?
When nocking an arrow, where should the cock feather be pointing?
Where should broadheads be kept while traveling to and from the field?
Where should broadheads be kept while traveling to and from the field?
The best anchor point for drawing a bow is determined through:
The best anchor point for drawing a bow is determined through:
What is the only arrowhead that may be used for big game hunting?
What is the only arrowhead that may be used for big game hunting?
What statement about muzzleloaders is true?
What statement about muzzleloaders is true?
What kind of powder can cause serious injury if used in a muzzleloader?
What kind of powder can cause serious injury if used in a muzzleloader?
Which describes safe handling of a muzzleloader?
Which describes safe handling of a muzzleloader?
Which type of bow uses wheels and cables, and is the most popular bow for hunting and target shooting?
Which type of bow uses wheels and cables, and is the most popular bow for hunting and target shooting?
Which type of bow has a rifle-like stock and shoots shorter arrows ('bolts')?
Which type of bow has a rifle-like stock and shoots shorter arrows ('bolts')?
When should you carry arrows in the nocked position?
When should you carry arrows in the nocked position?
What is the name for the small brass band that most bowstrings have to mark the correct position for nocking the arrow?
What is the name for the small brass band that most bowstrings have to mark the correct position for nocking the arrow?
What statement about broadheads is true?
What statement about broadheads is true?
What does the bow sight aiming method require?
What does the bow sight aiming method require?
What is the name for the plastic vanes or feathers that provide stability and accuracy in flight?
What is the name for the plastic vanes or feathers that provide stability and accuracy in flight?
How should you handle a firearm after removing it from its storage location?
How should you handle a firearm after removing it from its storage location?
Which cause is most likely to lead to mistaking another person for game?
Which cause is most likely to lead to mistaking another person for game?
What does the trail carry leave free?
What does the trail carry leave free?
Which is the safest way for three hunters walking side by side?
Which is the safest way for three hunters walking side by side?
What should you always do before crossing rough terrain?
What should you always do before crossing rough terrain?
What is the FIRST step to check for an obstruction in your firearm?
What is the FIRST step to check for an obstruction in your firearm?
What is the first step for both loading and unloading a firearm?
What is the first step for both loading and unloading a firearm?
What is the recommended way to transport a firearm?
What is the recommended way to transport a firearm?
In a group hunting scenario, where is it safe for you to shoot?
In a group hunting scenario, where is it safe for you to shoot?
A hunter who consumes alcohol before or during a hunt is more likely to?
A hunter who consumes alcohol before or during a hunt is more likely to?
What is the recommended method for climbing a tree to enter an elevated stand?
What is the recommended method for climbing a tree to enter an elevated stand?
What is the recommended method for attaching a haul line to a firearm?
What is the recommended method for attaching a haul line to a firearm?
What is an example of safe and ethical operation of an all-terrain vehicle?
What is an example of safe and ethical operation of an all-terrain vehicle?
What should you do if you fall overboard into cold water?
What should you do if you fall overboard into cold water?
Which of the four primary rules of firearm safety is to keep your finger outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot?
Which of the four primary rules of firearm safety is to keep your finger outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot?
What should you do before passing a firearm to another person?
What should you do before passing a firearm to another person?
What can the elbow carry cause while hunting?
What can the elbow carry cause while hunting?
What are the two most important factors in choosing how to carry your firearm while hunting with others?
What are the two most important factors in choosing how to carry your firearm while hunting with others?
Before crossing a fence while carrying a firearm, what are the first two things you should do?
Before crossing a fence while carrying a firearm, what are the first two things you should do?
After following steps to check for an obstruction in your firearm, what is the next step?
After following steps to check for an obstruction in your firearm, what is the next step?
When unloading your firearm, what is the NEXT step after pointing the muzzle in a safe direction?
When unloading your firearm, what is the NEXT step after pointing the muzzle in a safe direction?
Which of the three hunters hunting in a group need to be aware of the safe zones-of-fire?
Which of the three hunters hunting in a group need to be aware of the safe zones-of-fire?
What effect does alcohol have on the skills and abilities needed to hunt safely and responsibly?
What effect does alcohol have on the skills and abilities needed to hunt safely and responsibly?
What is the safest position for two hunters duck hunting in a boat?
What is the safest position for two hunters duck hunting in a boat?
What does HELP stand for when in cold water?
What does HELP stand for when in cold water?
What group sets hunting regulations in most states?
What group sets hunting regulations in most states?
What type of information would you find in a hunting regulations publication?
What type of information would you find in a hunting regulations publication?
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Study Notes
Firearm Safety
- Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction at all times.
- Never point a firearm at anything not intended to be shot.
- Always keep your finger outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot.
Hunting Education
- Hunter education promotes responsible behavior among hunters.
- Learning from experienced hunters enhances safety skills.
- Understanding specific rules and regulations is crucial for ethical hunting practices.
Ammunition and Firearms
- The Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act supports improving wildlife habitats.
- Key parts of modern firearms include action, stock, and barrel.
- Correct ammunition selection is essential; it should suit both firearm and target species.
Shotgun and Choke Knowledge
- Steel shot weighs approximately one-third less than lead shot.
- Full choke provides the tightest shot pattern, suitable for large game birds like turkeys.
- Patterning shotguns is necessary to identify the best ammunition for performance.
Shooting Techniques
- Use slow, steady pressure when pulling the trigger for accuracy.
- Shooting positions: prone offers the most stability; standing provides least support.
- Sight alignment involves lining up rear and front sights for accurate aim.
Safety Practices
- Always point the muzzle in a safe direction when handling firearms.
- Ears and eyes should be protected when shooting to prevent injury.
- Ensure firearms are unloaded before crossing obstacles or entering rough terrain.
Hunting Protocol
- Identify your dominant eye for better aiming.
- Learn the anatomy of game to make clean and effective shots.
- Field dress game as soon as possible after tagging to reduce spoilage.
Bow and Arrow Safety
- Use bows with limbs curving away from the belly (recurve) or rifles (crossbow).
- Arrows can be as deadly as bullets; treat them with caution.
- Follow specific safety guidelines for both firearms and bows when in use.
Regulations and Ethical Considerations
- Always check local laws regarding caliber or gauge for hunting.
- Wildlife management agencies set hunting regulations across states.
- Alcohol impairs judgment and should be avoided before and during hunting activities.
Equipment Handling
- Transport firearms in a well-secured gun case.
- Attach a haul line to a firearm using the sling for safety.
- Store firearms in a cool, clean, and dry location to maintain integrity.
General Best Practices
- Keep informed about hunting laws to ensure only legal game is pursued.
- Practice good marksmanship by consistently hitting targets accurately.
- Use a fall-arrest system when climbing to elevated hunting stands for safety.
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