COPY: Key Terms in Hunter Safety
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What is the definition of Balance in the context of nature?

  • Reproduction potential of wildlife
  • Non-use of natural resources
  • Resources that can be replenished
  • Stability, where game populations do not exceed the capacity of the habitat to support their survival (correct)

What does Biological Surplus refer to?

Reproduction potential of wildlife to sustain healthy populations year after year

What is meant by Carrying Capacity?

Number of animals each habitat can support throughout the year

Define Conservation.

<p>Wise use of natural resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a Habitat?

<p>Natural environment of a plant or animal that consists of the arrangement of food, water, cover, and space</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are Limiting Factors?

<p>Certain things that affect the carrying capacity or species within their habitat</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Preservation in terms of natural resources?

<p>Non-use of natural resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define Renewable Resource.

<p>Resources that can be used, managed, and replenished</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Succession refer to in ecology?

<p>Gradual change to habitat</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Wildlife Management?

<p>Wise use and manipulation of renewable wildlife resources. It is a field study based on scientific fact</p> Signup and view all the answers

Alcohol should be avoided before or while shooting.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

It is safe to climb a fence or tree with a loaded firearm.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

One can shoot at a flat, hard surface or water.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Firearms should be unloaded when not in use.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The muzzle of a firearm should be controlled.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Firearms and ammunition can be stored together.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

It is safe to point a firearm at anything you do not want to shoot.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Obstructions in the barrel should be checked before shooting.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Every firearm should be treated with respect, similar to a loaded firearm.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is involved in identifying a target?

<p>Identify your target and what is beyond it</p> Signup and view all the answers

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