Hunter Ed Unit 9 Quiz & Flashcards for Answers

Questions and Answers

What is the goal of the Hunter Ed program?

Produce safe, knowledgeable, responsible and involved hunters.

Which of the following are behaviors of a responsible hunter? (Select all that apply)

Act courteously (correct)

Keep a positive attitude (correct)

Obey hunting laws (correct)

Hunt unfairly

What hunting-related projects are funded by the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act?

Development and operation of public ranges, hunter recruitment and retention programs, selection, restoration, and improvement of wildlife, wildlife management research.

What are some sources of Hunter Ed funding and support?

Missouri Hunting-Heritage Federation, International Hunter Ed Association USA, Missouri Department of Conservation. Signup and view all the answers

What funds the Missouri Department of Conservation?

Fines from hunting, trapping, and fishing violations. Signup and view all the answers

What is conservation?

Wisely using a resource. Signup and view all the answers

What five elements are needed for a viable habitat?

Space, arrangement, food, cover, and water. Signup and view all the answers

What is the carrying capacity of a wildlife area?

The total number of animals that a habitat can support all year long. Signup and view all the answers

What are some factors that can limit wildlife populations?

Predators, weather, accidents, disease/parasites, starvation, hunting. Signup and view all the answers

Why is hunting an effective wildlife conservation tool?

Hunters play an important role by supplying wildlife managers with needed info, funding from permits helps many game and non-game species recover from dwindling populations. Signup and view all the answers

What do wildlife managers learn by monitoring the birth and death rates of species?

They know how to set hunting regulations and determine if other management practices are needed to conserve wildlife species. Signup and view all the answers

Trapping and relocating animals is an example of the ______ wildlife management practice.

artificial stocking. Signup and view all the answers

What are the reasons for establishing hunting laws?

To set rules on how hunters take game, to limit hunting methods and equipment, to limit harvesting and avoid hunting during nesting and most mating seasons. Signup and view all the answers

What should a responsible and ethical hunter do? (Select all that apply)

Strive for a quick clean kill Signup and view all the answers

How should responsible hunters transport firearms?

Out of sight. Signup and view all the answers

To bring respect to the sport of hunting, hunters can support organizations dedicated to what?

Improving habitat and management efforts Signup and view all the answers

What stage of development is the most responsible and ethical for hunters?

Sportsman. Signup and view all the answers

In the ________, success is determined by bagging the limit, which can cause hunters to take unsafe shots.

limiting-out stage. Signup and view all the answers

What four areas should be addressed when preparing for a hunting trip?

Be ready, know your location, prepare for safety, and tell others. Signup and view all the answers

What are essential parts of a hunting plan that you should leave with a family member or friend?

Specific directions on the route to your destination, when you expect to return, where and with whom you intend to hunt. Signup and view all the answers

If dressing for cold weather conditions, you should ____.

Wear several layers of clothing. Signup and view all the answers

What color is the safest choice for clothing while hunting?

Hunter orange. Signup and view all the answers

List the five primary requirements for survival.

Water, food, fire, signal, shelter. Signup and view all the answers

What is the international emergency signal for distress?

Three blasts of a whistle, three fires evenly spaced, three shots fired. Signup and view all the answers

What can help prevent hypothermia?

Staying dry. Signup and view all the answers

How can heat exhaustion be prevented?

Drinking plenty of water. Signup and view all the answers

How should bleeding be controlled?

By applying direct pressure to the wound. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if a hunting companion breaks a leg and no medical help is readily available?

Splint the limb in the position you found it. Signup and view all the answers

To treat shock, keep the victim on his or her ____.

Side. Signup and view all the answers

Good marksmanship is built on ____.

Practice, proper shooting technique, proper sight alignment or pattern. Signup and view all the answers

Why should you avoid taking shots at running animals?

An ethical quick clean kill is unlikely. Signup and view all the answers

What should you never do if someone is downrange from you?

Handle firearms in any manner. Signup and view all the answers

___ is the process of properly lining up the eye with the rear and front sights on open or aperture sights.

Sight alignment. Signup and view all the answers

To lessen the movement caused by barrel whip, try using a ____ barrel instead.

Target. Signup and view all the answers

To help you steady the rifle when you're ready to shoot, draw a deep breath and ____.

Exhale until you feel comfortable. Signup and view all the answers

What is the proper technique for pulling the trigger when shooting a rifle?

Squeeze the trigger slowly. Signup and view all the answers

Of the four standard rifle-firing positions, the steadiest is the _____ position.

Prone. Signup and view all the answers

Which choke is the most open, allowing the shot pattern to spread faster?

Cylinder. Signup and view all the answers

When patterning a shotgun, the ideal pattern for lead shot will include ____ percent of the total number of pellets in the load.

55 to 60. Signup and view all the answers

With the swing-through shotgun shooting method, when should you fire at the target?

When pointing at or in front of the target. Signup and view all the answers

All handguns should be fired at ____ length.

Arms. Signup and view all the answers

Is it critical that you know about the game you are hunting? Why?

Yes, because only one sex of the game you're hunting may be legal, animals in the same species may be very similar, there may be protected species in the same area that you need to avoid shooting. Signup and view all the answers

What are the four basic characteristics that may be used for animal identification?

Group behavior, distinctive markings, movement, sounds. Signup and view all the answers

What does stalking involve?

Following signs left by the animal. Signup and view all the answers

What is a hunting technique that involves a group of hunters moving through an area to push game out of cover?

Driving. Signup and view all the answers

When hunting from a boat, what should you always wear?

A personal flotation device. Signup and view all the answers

If you fall into frigid water, what should you do?

Pull your knees to your chest and keep your elbows close to your sides. Signup and view all the answers

What should be worn at all times while climbing a tree when standing in a tree stand?

A fall arrest system. Signup and view all the answers

What is the safe way to get your firearm into an elevated stand?

Use a haul line to raise your unloaded firearm. Signup and view all the answers

When hunting from a tree stand or ground blind, where should you place your hunter orange material to make yourself more visible to others?

On all outside surfaces of the stand or blind. Signup and view all the answers

A true sportsman not only strives to bring home the game he or she is seeking but also strives to ____ the game.

Cleanly and quickly kill. Signup and view all the answers

The most effective place to shoot most animals is the vital organs, which are the _ and _.

Heart and lungs. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the preferred shot angles for big game animals?

Broadside. Signup and view all the answers

When approaching a downed deer or another large animal, what should you do?

Pause above and behind the animal's head and watch the chest cavity. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do after making sure your deer or turkey is dead, and you have unloaded your firearm?

Notch your permit. Signup and view all the answers

When are you required to place your notched permit on the downed game?

If you are in immediate contact with the animal. Signup and view all the answers

What would not contribute to meat spoiling?

Cold. Signup and view all the answers

Harvested animals should be disposed of properly to prevent the spread of ________.

Diseases. Signup and view all the answers

What type of ammunition is used with an atlatl?

Dart. Signup and view all the answers

Which hunters can extend their hunting years by using a crossbow? (Select all that apply)

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Why is a crossbow considered a short-range hunting tool?

It is limited to one shot from less than 40 yards. Signup and view all the answers

What are the most common types of crossbows?

Recurve and compound. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a common bow type?

Shortbow Signup and view all the answers

What are the four parts of an arrow?

Arrowhead, nock, shaft, fletching. Signup and view all the answers

What is a good safety rule to follow with bows and arrows?

Release an arrow only when the path to the target and beyond is clear. Signup and view all the answers

What are the only types of powder that may be used in most muzzleloaders?

Black powder and black powder substitutions. Signup and view all the answers

Where should you point the muzzle on a muzzleloader while loading it?

Up and away from your body. Signup and view all the answers

What is an unsafe practice when using a muzzleloader?

Pouring powder directly from a horn flask or other large container. Signup and view all the answers

Some types of air rifles are legal in Missouri for hunting _ and ____.

Small game and white-tailed deer. Signup and view all the answers

What are the three basic parts of a modern firearm?

Action, stock, and barrel. Signup and view all the answers

What are the two basic styles of firearm actions?

Single shot and repeating. Signup and view all the answers

List five types of firearm actions covered in Hunter Ed.

Pump, break, semi-auto, bolt, lever. Signup and view all the answers

Where is the safety located on a firearm action?

Around the receiver. Signup and view all the answers

The most accurate sight for a firearm is the ________.

Telescopic. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Hunter Education Overview

The Hunter Education Program aims to cultivate safe, knowledgeable, responsible, and involved hunters.
Responsible hunting behaviors include respecting others and wildlife, hunting fairly, obeying laws, and practicing safety measures.

Wildlife Conservation and Management

Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act funding supports public range development, hunter recruitment, wildlife restoration, and management research.
Conservation involves wisely utilizing natural resources and maintaining viable habitats, requiring space, arrangement, food, cover, and water.
The carrying capacity of a wildlife area defines the maximum number of animals it can support year-round.

Factors Affecting Wildlife Populations

Populations can be limited by predation, weather, accidents, disease, starvation, and hunting practices.
Hunting functions as an essential conservation tool, aiding wildlife managers by providing data and funding for species recovery.

Hunter Ethics and Responsibilities

Ethical hunters should leave environments better than found, strive for humane kills, and comply with game laws.
Hunters should never handle firearms when others are downrange and need to follow proper sight alignment for shooting.

Safety and Survival

Essential survival requirements include water, food, fire, shelter, and signaling devices.
Preventing hypothermia emphasizes remaining dry, while heat exhaustion can be mitigated by hydration.
Key first aid practices stress controlling bleeding with direct pressure and splinting limbs effectively.

Shooting Techniques and Best Practices

Proper marksmanship relies on practice and correct shooting techniques, such as a smooth trigger squeeze.
The prone position is the steadiest for shooting, and the broadside shot is preferred for accuracy on big game.
Recommended clothing for hunting includes hunter orange for visibility and layers for insulation against cold.

Hunting Gear and Techniques

When hunting from a boat, always wear a personal flotation device for safety.
Using haul lines to elevate firearms into tree stands enhances safety in elevated hunting situations.

Animal Identification and Hunting Laws

Understanding game species is crucial for legal compliance and identification during hunts.
Laws regulate hunting methods and equipment usage to ensure sustainable wildlife populations.

Ammunition and Firearm Types

Crossbows are viable for less capable hunters and limit effective range to under 40 yards.
Modern firearms consist of action, stock, and barrel, with various action types including pump and semi-automatic.

Bowhunting Proficiency

Bows consist of components like arrowheads, fletching, and nocks, with safety rules emphasizing clear shooting paths.
Only black powder and similar substances are permissible in most muzzleloaders, and care must be taken while loading firearms to prevent accidents.

Responsible Game Harvesting

Upon harvesting game, immediate actions include notching permits and ensuring proper disposal to prevent disease spread.
Identifying and utilizing the best shooting angles, such as aiming for vital organs, ensures a humane harvest.

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