Washington State Hunters Ed Exam Questions & Answers (Grade A+).docx

Washington State Hunters Ed Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Most hunting incidents are
A. Caused by an unknown shooter
B. Self-inflicted
C. Caused by someone in the victims hunting group -
correct answer ✅C. Caused by someone in the victims hunting
group


Which age group has the largest number of hunting incidents?
A. Ages 10-29
B. Ages 30-49
C. Ages 50-60+ -
correct answer ✅A. Ages 10-29


The use of hunter orange in 40 states generally shows:
A. Incidents decrease when hunter orange is required
B. Deer harvest decreases when hunter orange is required
C. Both a and b -
correct answer ✅A. Incidents decrease when hunter orange is
required


Most hunting-related firearm incidents cannot be prevented

,Washington State Hunters Ed Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
A. True
B. False -
correct answer ✅B. False


Poor muzzle control is not a major cause of careless handling
incidents
A. True
B. False -
correct answer ✅B. False


Hunters Education is needed because: -
correct answer ✅To teach 1 to handle and use a gun correctly and
know the rules of hunting.


3 common safety violations which result in hunting incidents
include: -
correct answer ✅1. Not wearing hunters orange
2. Not knowing what lays beyond your target
3. Poor muzzle control


Rifling is most often found in:

, Washington State Hunters Ed Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
A. Rifles only.
B. All shotguns.
C. Rifles and handguns. -
correct answer ✅C. Rifles and handguns.


Rifling makes the bullet:
A. Spin.
B. Detonate.
C. Drop. -
correct answer ✅A. Spin


Explain what a "magazine" is used for on a rifle. -
correct answer ✅The part of the firearm that stores extra
ammunition.


The ________ is the part of the firearm that loads, fires, and
unloads the cartridge.
A. Stock
B. Action
C. Barrel -
correct answer ✅B. Action