HUNTER SAFETY EXAM SCRIPT UPDATED
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
●● ___ is a term that describes the size of a rifle or handgun bore. This
term also describes the size of cartridges used with different bores.
Answer: caliber
●● which of the following is the best way to make sure you have the
proper ammunition for your firearm?
Answer: match the information on the firearm's barrel to the information
on the cartridge or shotshell before you shoot
●● when you know a firearm's effective killing range, you can
determine:
Answer: when a shot will give a clean kill
●● what is good marksmanship?
Answer: hitting the target accurately and consistently
●● sighting-in a rifle means:
Answer: lining up the rear and front sights.
,●● you're ready to shoot a rifle. You should draw a deep breath and then:
Answer: exhale halfway
●● there are four standard rifle firing positions. choose the steadiest.
Answer: prone
●● which shotgun choke is the most open?
Answer: cylinder (unchocked)
●● what distance should be used to patter a shotgun?
Answer: the distance you expect to be from your quarry
●● when you shoulder your shotgun, what part of your body should fit
snugly against the stock?
Answer: cheek
●● You point a shotgun at a moving target. You swing the gun faster
than the target is moving, so that the muzzle passes the target. Then you
fire. This method of shooting is called:
Answer: swing-through
, ●● All hunters should take several steps to prepare for each hunting trip.
Which step will increase your hunting success and add to your
enjoyment?
Answer: learn about the game you will hunt
●● You wait for game while sitting or standing in one spot. This hunting
strategy is called:
Answer: posting
●● You shoot a deer. You do not see it go down. How long should you
wait before trailing the deer?
Answer: half an hour
●● Three factors contribute to spoiled meat after game is harvested. One
of these factors is:
Answer: heat
●● It is safe to shoot an arrow when the target is:
Answer: in front of a safe backstop
●● Which statement about broadheads is true?
Answer: dress game with great caution until you find all parts of the
broadhead
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
●● ___ is a term that describes the size of a rifle or handgun bore. This
term also describes the size of cartridges used with different bores.
Answer: caliber
●● which of the following is the best way to make sure you have the
proper ammunition for your firearm?
Answer: match the information on the firearm's barrel to the information
on the cartridge or shotshell before you shoot
●● when you know a firearm's effective killing range, you can
determine:
Answer: when a shot will give a clean kill
●● what is good marksmanship?
Answer: hitting the target accurately and consistently
●● sighting-in a rifle means:
Answer: lining up the rear and front sights.
,●● you're ready to shoot a rifle. You should draw a deep breath and then:
Answer: exhale halfway
●● there are four standard rifle firing positions. choose the steadiest.
Answer: prone
●● which shotgun choke is the most open?
Answer: cylinder (unchocked)
●● what distance should be used to patter a shotgun?
Answer: the distance you expect to be from your quarry
●● when you shoulder your shotgun, what part of your body should fit
snugly against the stock?
Answer: cheek
●● You point a shotgun at a moving target. You swing the gun faster
than the target is moving, so that the muzzle passes the target. Then you
fire. This method of shooting is called:
Answer: swing-through
, ●● All hunters should take several steps to prepare for each hunting trip.
Which step will increase your hunting success and add to your
enjoyment?
Answer: learn about the game you will hunt
●● You wait for game while sitting or standing in one spot. This hunting
strategy is called:
Answer: posting
●● You shoot a deer. You do not see it go down. How long should you
wait before trailing the deer?
Answer: half an hour
●● Three factors contribute to spoiled meat after game is harvested. One
of these factors is:
Answer: heat
●● It is safe to shoot an arrow when the target is:
Answer: in front of a safe backstop
●● Which statement about broadheads is true?
Answer: dress game with great caution until you find all parts of the
broadhead
