NC Hunter Safety Flashcards

Wildlife Production Limiting Factors

• Predators, accidents, and old age are factors that limit wildlife production.

Magnetic Declination

• Alignment of true north and magnetic north occurs at zero degrees of declination.

Shooting Decisions

• It is crucial to wait for a good shot instead of taking a hasty shot.

Safety Factors in Hunting

• Safety during hunting can be influenced by gun handling, weather conditions, pests, and the hunter's physical and emotional state.

Ethical Dispatch

• Quick and humane killing of an animal is known as dispatch.

Historical Use of Gunpowder

• The Chinese were the first group believed to use gunpowder (black powder).

Effective Animal Shooting Points

• The heart and liver are targeted for the most effective shots on animals.

Firearm Incident Statistics

• 80% of firearm incidents occur within 10 yards of the muzzle.

Firearm Safety Location

• The safety mechanism of firearms is typically located on the receiver.

Ammunition and Barrel Matching

• The last step before shooting should be to match the ammunition case information with the barrel information.

Hunter Education Programs

• New York was the first state to mandate hunter education programs.

Measurement of Calibers

• Calibers are measured in hundredths of an inch, thousandths of an inch, or millimeters.

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

• Yes, it is a governmental agency.

Importance of Sighting-in a Rifle

• Sighting-in enhances accuracy, encourages practice, helps determine the farthest hit range, and identifies shooting technique issues.

Choke for Rabbit Hunting

• An improved cylinder choke is recommended for hunting rabbits.

Trapping Locations

• Traps can be set both on land and in water.

Tracking Deer Post-Shot

• After a successful deer shot, one should wait 1 to 1.5 hours before trailing.

Safety Clothing for Hunters

• Daylight fluorescent orange is the most important clothing for safety during hunting.

Heat Stroke Symptoms

• Symptoms include dilated pupils, rapid weak pulse, and shallow breathing.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Symptoms

• Common symptoms are headache, dizziness, weakness, and difficulty breathing.

Survival Acronym STOP

• In the acronym STOP, 'P' stands for Plan.

Arrow Positioning on Bow

• A nocked arrow should be positioned approximately 1/4 inch above the arrow rest on the bow handle.

Matchlock Muzzleloader Components

• The serpentine is a key component of the lock in matchlock muzzleloaders.

Flintlock Ignition System

• The flintlock ignition system appeared in the 1600s.

Wildlife Species Overview

• Bobcat
• Common raccoon
• Eastern screech owl
• Golden eagle
• Hooded merganser
• Mink
• Mourning dove
• Nine-banded armadillo
• Red fox
• River otter
• Ruffed grouse

American Beaver

• Lives in streams, rivers, ponds, and lakes.
• Can live up to 11 years and typically has 2 to 4 kits born in the spring.

Test your knowledge with these NC Hunter Safety flashcards. Each card covers important concepts related to wildlife factors, hunting safety, and navigation. Enhance your understanding and prepare for a safe hunting experience.