Hunter Education Flashcards

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What makes a hunter a responsible sportsman?

They teach others

They work with landowners

They cooperate with game wardens

All of the above (correct)

What agency provides federal aid for hunting-related projects?

US Fish and Wildlife Service

What does the first rule of firearm safety, 'watch the muzzle', mean?

Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction at all times.

What is a goal of hunter education?

To improve hunters’ skills and knowledge. Signup and view all the answers

What have hunter education programs always taught young hunters?

Firearm and hunting safety. Signup and view all the answers

What are two basic styles of firearm actions?

Single shot and repeating. Signup and view all the answers

What is the burning material within a firearm that creates pressure to force the bullet out?

Powder. Signup and view all the answers

What happens after the hunter pulls the trigger on a shotgun?

The firing pin strikes the primer. Signup and view all the answers

Knowing a firearm's effective killing range helps determine what?

When a shot will give you a clean kill. Signup and view all the answers

What is a telescopic sight?

Gathers light to magnify a target. Signup and view all the answers

What term describes the size of a rifle or handgun and the size of cartridges used?

Caliber. Signup and view all the answers

What are the three basic groups of parts in modern firearms?

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

Which shotgun choke has the tightest shot pattern?

Full choke. Signup and view all the answers

For safety, a firearm should be stored where?

In a locked location away from the ammunition. Signup and view all the answers

What causes the spinning of bullets when shot from a rifle or handgun?

Rifling. Signup and view all the answers

What can happen to a firearm safety?

It can be bumped from the safe position. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of firearm sight is simple, inexpensive, and standard on handguns?

Open sights. Signup and view all the answers

What part of a firearm loads, fires, and ejects shells or cartridges?

Action. Signup and view all the answers

What is true about fully automatic firearms?

A fully automatic firearm may not be used for hunting. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true about carrying more than one caliber of ammunition?

Never carry more than one caliber of ammunition at the same time. Signup and view all the answers

What type of shotgun pellets are allowed for waterfowl hunting in the US?

Steel. Signup and view all the answers

What is the basic component of cartridges and shotshells?

Projectile. Signup and view all the answers

What happens after the firing pin strikes the primer in a rifle?

The primer explodes and sparks the gunpowder. Signup and view all the answers

Where is a good spot to store ammunition?

A cool, dry location. Signup and view all the answers

What is the danger of placing a 20-gauge shell in a 12-gauge shotgun?

The shell could lodge in the barrel and cause serious personal injury. Signup and view all the answers

What is a building block of good marksmanship?

Practice. Signup and view all the answers

What is good marksmanship?

Hitting the target accurately and consistently. Signup and view all the answers

What position should a hunter shoot from for the safest and most accurate shot?

Prone position with a rest. Signup and view all the answers

What is the sight picture?

What you see when a firearm's sights are aligned correctly with the target. Signup and view all the answers

How does sighting in a rifle help the shooter?

Determines problems with shooting technique. Signup and view all the answers

Which group is a primary support of hunter education?

International Hunter Education Association. Signup and view all the answers

What are the bullets for rifles and handguns commonly made out of?

Lead. Signup and view all the answers

What is a firearm safety?

A mechanical device that could fail. Signup and view all the answers

Shotguns are classified by what?

Gauge. Signup and view all the answers

What is the name for the narrowing at the muzzle end of a shotgun barrel?

Choke. Signup and view all the answers

Rifles, shotguns, and handguns differ mostly based on their?

Barrels and ammunition. Signup and view all the answers

What type of bullet is recommended for rifles with a tubular magazine?

Rounded soft point. Signup and view all the answers

True or False: When you know a firearm's maximum projectile range, you know how far the bullet or shot can travel and still cause injury.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is the final step in correctly matching ammunition to a firearm?

Match the information on the barrel to the information on the ammunition box. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between centerfire and rimfire ammunition?

Rimfire primer is in the rim of the casing. Signup and view all the answers

What is the best way to make sure you have the proper ammunition for your firearm?

Match the information on the firearm's barrel to the information on the ammunition box before you shoot. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when sighting in a rifle?

Fire the rifle from a solid bench rest. Signup and view all the answers

True or False: When hunting, you should limit your shots to the most accurate range.

True Signup and view all the answers

What method involves shooting at a moving target by estimating the length of lead necessary?

Sustained lead. Signup and view all the answers

Which shotgun choke is the most open?

Cylinder. Signup and view all the answers

Why do hunters pattern a shotgun?

To select ammunition with the best performance. Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for estimating where you think a moving target will be when the shot arrives?

Snap shooting. Signup and view all the answers

What is the best position for learning the fundamentals of shooting?

Prone. Signup and view all the answers

How far should you hold a handgun away from your body?

In arm's length. Signup and view all the answers

What is your dominant eye?

The eye you should use to aim a firearm. Signup and view all the answers

What is the steadiest rifle firing position?

Prone. Signup and view all the answers

What is the sufficient percent of pellets within a 30 inch circle when patterning a shotgun?

At least 55% of the load with even distribution. Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for continuing to squeeze the trigger after the bullet fires?

Follow through. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to shoulder a shotgun?

Bring the stock all the way up to your cheek and then back to your shoulder. Signup and view all the answers

What is sight alignment?

The process of lining up a firearm’s rear and front sights. Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferred rifle shot for larger game animals such as elk or bear?

Broadside. Signup and view all the answers

What steps should all hunters take to ensure they take only legal game?

Learn about your quarry. Signup and view all the answers

Which shot angle rarely results in a clean kill and gives the animal the best opportunity to detect the hunter?

Head on. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do before approaching an animal that appears to be down?

Wait a short distance away and watch for any rise and fall of the animal's chest. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the steps to protect the meat after field dressing game?

Cover the body with cheesecloth to keep it clean. Signup and view all the answers

What is the hunting strategy called when you walk quietly through an animal's habitat and stop often to look and listen?

Still hunting. Signup and view all the answers

Aside from being a good marksman, what is key to making a clean kill?

Patience. Signup and view all the answers

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

Vital organs. Signup and view all the answers

If a down animal is still alive and you want to save the head for mounting, what should you do?

Shoot in the heart-lung area. Signup and view all the answers

What should you know about the anatomy of the animal you are hunting?

Anatomy. Signup and view all the answers

What type of arrowhead spears fish and secures them until landed with an attached line?

Fish point. Signup and view all the answers

If a hang fire happens while shooting a muzzleloader, what should you do?

Keep the gun pointed downrange. Signup and view all the answers

What is the only arrowhead that may be used for big game hunting?

Broadhead. Signup and view all the answers

What method of aiming with a bow requires the ability to accurately judge distances?

Bow sight aiming. Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the plastic vanes or feathers that provide stability and accuracy in-flight for arrows?

Fletching. Signup and view all the answers

What statement about broadheads is true?

Dress game with great caution until you find all parts of the broadhead. Signup and view all the answers

What is a safe way to unload a muzzleloader?

Fire it into a backstop. Signup and view all the answers

What type of bow has limbs that curve away from the belly of the bow?

Recurve bow. Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the small brass band that marks the correct position for knocking the arrow on a bowstring?

Nocking point. Signup and view all the answers

When do bow sights work best?

When the distance is known. Signup and view all the answers

What should be used to screw on broadheads?

Specially designed wrenches. Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the slotted plastic tip that snaps into the string and holds the arrow in place?

Nock. Signup and view all the answers

What statement about muzzleloaders is true?

Muzzleloaders are early firearms that are loaded from the open end. Signup and view all the answers

What is the best anchor point for drawing a bow?

Is determined through practice. Signup and view all the answers

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

Action. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you need to haul your firearm into a tree stand?

Unload the firearm and open the action. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you fall overboard into cold water?

Try to reboard your boat even if it is swamped. Signup and view all the answers

When should a firearm be unloaded?

When crossing a fence. Signup and view all the answers

What two factors are most important in choosing how to carry your firearm while hunting with others?

Muzzle control and terrain. Signup and view all the answers

The zone of fire in front of each hunter spans to about how many degrees?

45°. Signup and view all the answers

Which carry is the best for firearm control while hunting?

Two-handed or ready carry. Signup and view all the answers

What technique should you use when you need to fire quickly?

Two-handed or ready carry. Signup and view all the answers

What is a hunter who drinks alcohol before or during the hunt most likely to have?

A hunting incident. Signup and view all the answers

What is a symptom of hypothermia?

Weak heartbeat. Signup and view all the answers

What is the next step after pulling a muzzleloader in a safe direction if the barrel gives into the ground?

Unload the firearm. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of four primary rules of firearm safety?

Keep your finger outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot. Signup and view all the answers

When should a hunter wear a fall arrest system?

Whenever the hunter is off the ground. Signup and view all the answers

What is the best prevention against careless behavior when hunting?

Self-control. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the four main causes of hunting incidents?

Hunter judgment mistakes. Signup and view all the answers

What fraction of fatal firearm incidents occur in the home?

More than half. Signup and view all the answers

Which is the safest device to use while climbing a tree or in a tree stand?

Full-body harness. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor in making a clean kill?

Shooting accurately. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do before crossing a fence while carrying a firearm?

Unload the firearm. Signup and view all the answers

What causes of hunting incidents are most likely to lead to accidental discharges and stray shots?

Mechanical failure. Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of safe and ethical operation of an all-terrain vehicle?

Getting out of the vehicle before taking a shot. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Responsible Hunting Practices

Collaboration with landowners and game wardens is essential for responsible hunting.
Hunters are encouraged to educate others on safe practices as a component of being a responsible sportsman.

Hunting Regulations and Safety

Federal aid for hunting projects is provided by the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
Observing firearm safety includes keeping the muzzle pointed in a safe direction at all times.

Hunter Education Goals

A primary objective of hunter education is to enhance skills and knowledge of hunters.
Programs aimed at instilling firearm and hunting safety are critical for young hunters.

Firearm Mechanics and Ammunition

Common styles of firearm actions include single shot and repeating.
The burning material inside a firearm that generates pressure is called powder.
Caliber refers to the size of a rifle or handgun and the cartridges used with various bores.
The action, stock, and barrel comprise the essential parts of modern firearms.

Shotgun and Shooting Techniques

Full choke provides the tightest shot pattern in a shotgun.
Practice is fundamental for improving marksmanship.
A safe location for firearm storage is in a locked space, separate from ammunition.

Marksmanship and Shooting Positions

Good marksmanship is defined by the consistency and accuracy in hitting targets.
The prone position is considered the safest and steadiest for shooting.
Follow-through refers to the technique of continuing to squeeze the trigger after firing.

Game Preparation and Hunting Strategies

Learning the anatomy of game is vital for making clean kills and minimizing suffering.
Head-on shots are often ineffective and may ruin meat.
Use still hunting by moving quietly and frequently stopping to observe.

Clothing and Outdoors Safety

Always store ammunition in a cool, dry place to maintain integrity.
In cold water situations, reboarding the boat is crucial even if it is swamped.

Firearm Handling Protocols

When crossing fences, ensure the firearm is unloaded.
The two-handed carry technique provides optimal control for a hunter ready to shoot quickly.

Ethical Hunting Practices

Alcohol consumption before or during a hunt significantly increases the risk of incidents.
Practicing self-control is paramount for preventing careless behavior.

Emergency Preparedness

Weak heartbeat is a symptom of hypothermia, necessitating immediate attention.
The full-body harness is the safest option for tree climbing or elevation situations.

Equipment Safety and Maintenance

Bumping a firearm's safety can lead to accidental discharges; safety mechanisms must always be checked.
For muzzleloaders, firing into a backstop is the safest way to unload them.

Conclusion

Effective hunting requires consistent practice, adherence to safety regulations, and a solid understanding of equipment to ensure both personal and environmental responsibility.

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This quiz features flashcards designed to enhance your knowledge about hunter education. Covering key concepts such as responsible hunting practices, cooperation with wildlife agencies, and firearm safety rules, it's perfect for aspiring hunters and those looking to refresh their knowledge. Test yourself and become a more informed sportsman.