Missouri Hunters Education Flashcards

The goal of hunter education programs is to ________.

Name three behaviors of a responsible hunter.

Name three hunting-related projects for which the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act provides funding.

What is not a source of hunter education funding and support?

What is not a source of funding for the Missouri Department of Conservation?

What is not one of the seven principles of the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation?

Conservation is ________________.

What five elements are needed for a viable habitat?

The 'carrying capacity' of a wildlife area is the __________________________________.

List four factors that can limit wildlife populations.

Hunting is an effective wildlife conservation tool because_______________________________.

By continuously monitoring the birth rate and death rate of various species, wildlife managers ____________________.

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

What is not a reason for establishing hunting laws?

According to Aldo Leopold, the 'father of wildlife management,' ethical behavior is _______________________________.

A responsible and ethical hunter should _______________.

Responsible hunters __________.

To bring respect to the sport of hunting, hunters can _____________________.

There are 5 distinct stages of development that most hunters will experience. The most responsible and ethical is the ___________ stage.

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

There are four areas to address when preparing for a hunting trip: be ready, know your location, prepare for safety, and ________________.

____________________ would not be an essential part of a hunting plan that you would leave with your family.

If dressing for cold weather conditions, you should________________.

What color is the safest choice for clothing?

List the 5 primary requirements for survival.

The international emergency sign for distress is ________________.

________________________ can help prevent hypothermia.

Heat exhaustion can be prevented by_____________________.

Bleeding should be controlled by applying ________ to the wound.

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

To treat shock, keep the victim lying on his or her___________.

Good marksmanship is built on ____________.

Why should you avoid taking shots at running animals?

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

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

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

The proper technique for pulling a trigger when firing a rifle is to ______________________.

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

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

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

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

All handguns should be fired at ____ length.

It is critical that you know about the game you are hunting because________________________________.

List 4 basic characteristics that may be used for animal identification.

Stalking involves _____________________.

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

When hunting from a boat, always wear a ______________.

If you fall into frigid water, pull your ________ up to your chest and keep your elbows ________________.

_____________ should be worn at all times while climbing a tree and when in a tree stand.

To get your firearm into an elevated stand safely, ____________.

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

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

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

A___________ shot is one of the preferred short angles for big game animals.

When approaching a downed deer or other large animal, you should __________________.

You made sure your deer or turkey was dead, and you have unloaded your firearm and laid it aside. You should immediately ____________________.

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

______________ would not contribute to meat spoiling.

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

What type of ammunition is used with an atlatl?

Which hunters can extend their hunting years by using a crossbow?

Why is a crossbow a short-range hunting tool?

The most common types of crossbows are __________ and _________________.

Excluding the crossbow, name the three most common bow types.

What is not one of the four parts of an arrow?

A good safety rule to follow with bows and arrows is _________________.

______________ and___________ are the only types of powder that may be used in most muzzleloaders.

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

An unsafe practice when using a muzzleloader is __________.

Some types of air rifles are legal in Missouri for hunting _______________ and _________________.

The 3 basic parts of a modern firearm are ____________.

What are the two basic styles of firearm actions?

List 5 types of firearm actions.

A safety is located around the receiver of the firearm and _________________.

The most accurate sight for a firearm is the _______________.

What feature of a barrel puts a spin on the bullet?

Shotgun barrels typically have __________ walls to reduce friction.

You should only use ammunition that exactly matches the caliber or gauge of specifications marked on the ___________ of your firearm.

Why is it important to carry only the correct ammunition for the shotgun you are using?

The component in ammunition that ignites the gunpowder when struck by the firing pin is the __________.

Steel shot is ______________.

Knowing your firearm's range is critical - it allows you to ___________________________.

What safety precaution should you take while cleaning your firearm?

Firearms should be stored __________, in a ________ location, and separate from ___________.

List the 4 primary safety rules for firearm handling.

Name the 4 main causes of hunting incidents.

What is the effect of alcohol on skills and abilities needed to hunt safely and responsibly?

To safely load or unload a firearm, you should always ________________.

List the 6 proper field carries.

If 3 hunters are walking side by side, the hunter in the center should keep the gun pointed _______ or __________.

If crossing a fence while hunting alone you should ______________________________________.

For safety, what should you do first when removing obstructions from your firearm?

______________ is not a safe way to transport a firearm.

When hunting birds or rabbits, hunters in a group should be spaced ______________ yards apart, and each should have a zone-of-fire of _________ degrees in front.

Safe turkey hunting techniques include _________________________________________________ .

If three hunters are walking in single file, it is acceptable for the hunter in the middle to use the ____________.