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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?
black powder or a synthetic substitute
Which of the following describes safe handling of a muzzleloader?
Which of the following describes safe handling of a muzzleloader?
Prime a muzzleloader well before firing.
You are shooting a muzzleloader. A hang fire happens. What should you do?
You are shooting a muzzleloader. A hang fire happens. What should you do?
Keep the gun pointed downrange.
Which type of bow has straight limbs that form an arc when strung?
Which type of bow has straight limbs that form an arc when strung?
The bow is a short-range hunting tool.
The bow is a short-range hunting tool.
Which type of bow has a rifle-like stock that shoots bolts or short arrows?
Which type of bow has a rifle-like stock that shoots bolts or short arrows?
It is safe to shoot an arrow when the target is:
It is safe to shoot an arrow when the target is:
An arrow is as deadly as a bullet.
An arrow is as deadly as a bullet.
Most bowstrings have a small brass band to mark the correct position for nocking the arrow. What is the name for this band?
Most bowstrings have a small brass band to mark the correct position for nocking the arrow. What is the name for this band?
Dress game with great caution until you find all parts of the broadhead.
Dress game with great caution until you find all parts of the broadhead.
What should be used to screw on broadheads?
What should be used to screw on broadheads?
One way of shooting a bow is the instinctive aiming method. What is true about this method?
One way of shooting a bow is the instinctive aiming method. What is true about this method?
The best anchor point for drawing a bow is:
The best anchor point for drawing a bow is:
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?
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Study Notes
Muzzleloader and Black Powder
- Only black powder or a synthetic substitute should be used in a muzzleloader.
- Safe handling of a muzzleloader includes priming well before firing.
Muzzleloader Safety Procedures
- In case of a hang fire, always keep the gun pointed downrange to prevent accidents.
Types of Bows
- A longbow features straight limbs that form an arc when strung.
- A crossbow has a rifle-like stock and shoots bolts or short arrows.
Bow Characteristics
- Bows are primarily short-range hunting tools.
- Arrows are as deadly as bullets and must be treated with caution.
Arrow Use and Safety
- It is safe to shoot an arrow only when the target is in front of a secure backstop.
- The nocking point is a small brass band on bowstrings indicating the correct position for nocking the arrow.
Broadheads and Hunting Safety
- Broadheads should be handled carefully; dress game with caution until finding all parts.
- A specially designed wrench should be used for attaching broadheads.
Shooting Techniques
- The instinctive aiming method of shooting takes longer to master compared to the bowsight method.
- For right-handed hunters, the best anchor point for drawing a bow is below the right shoulder.
Approved Arrowheads for Big Game
- The only arrowhead permissible for big game hunting is a broadhead.
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