Hunter Safety Course Questions and Answers
- ANSWER-Bring the right foot slightly forward
A firearm safety: - ANSWER-Is a mechanical device that could fail
A hunter is shooting a rifle in the field. For the safest and most accurate shot, this hunter
should: - ANSWER-Shoot from prone position with a rest
A hunter is under 10 years of age is not carrying a hunter education card while hunting.
Who must accompany this youth? - ANSWER-A person at least 21 years of age
A hunter who drinks alcohol before or during the hunt is more likely to: - ANSWER-Have
a hunting incident
A person is hunting deer with a firearm in Tennessee. This hunter must ear a minimum
of: - ANSWER-500 square inches of blaze orange on the head and upper body
A person is hunting during a big game season and is wearing blaze orange. Which of
the following meets the blaze orange requirements? - ANSWER-Hat and vest
A person plan to go hunting in Tennessee. When must he or she be accompanied by an
adult at least 21 years of age? - ANSWER-If under 10 years of age and hunting without
a hunter education card
A telescopic sight (or scope): - ANSWER-Magnifies the target
A Tennessee resident is 21 years of age. When must this person have a valid hunting
license? - ANSWER-When hunting game or assisting another person who is hunting
game
After spending several hours outdoors, your skin is pale and clammy. Your mouth is dry.
You feel weak and have muscle cramps. These are symptoms of: - ANSWER-Heat
exhaustion
All hunters should take several steps to prepare for each hunting trip. Which step will
help ensure that you tae only legal game? - ANSWER-Learn about your quarryz
All modern firearms have three basic groups of parts. What are these parts? -
ANSWER-Action, stock, and barrel
Always unload a firearm before: - ANSWER-Crossing rough terrain
An example of safe and ethical operation of an all-terrain vehicle is: - ANSWER-Getting
out of the vehicle before taking a shot
, Arrows have plastic vanes or feathers that proved stability and accuracy in flight. What
is the name for these vanes or feathers? - ANSWER-Fletching
Carrying capacity: - ANSWER-Can be changed by nature or humans
Choose the true statement about steel shot versus lead shot. - ANSWER-Steel shot
weighs about one-third less than lead shot
Clothing can affect your ability to perform safely and responsibly. How should you
choose your clothes for a hunting trip? - ANSWER-Always wear clothing suitable for the
weather you expect
HELP refers to the position you should assume if cold water. What does HELP stand
for? - ANSWER-Heat escape lessening posture
How much water do you need each day? - ANSWER-two to four quarts
How should you hold a handgun or maximum accuracy? - ANSWER-High on the grip
with two hands
How should you mark a blood trail when you tracking a wounded animal? - ANSWER-
Use fluorescent orange flagging
How would a responsible hunter show respect for a landowner? - ANSWER-Leave all
gates the way they were found
Hunter tends pass through five stages of development. What is the focus during the
sportsman stage? - ANSWER-The total hunting experience
In addition to teaching firearm and hunting safety, why is hunter education important? -
ANSWER-It promotes responsible hunter behavior
In hunting, it is important to know which eye is dominant. Your dominant eye: -
ANSWER-Is the eye you should use to aim a firearm
Most bowstrings have a small brass band to mark the correct position for nocking the
arrow. What is the name for this band? - ANSWER-Nocking point
One of the seven principles of the North American Model for Wildlife Conservation
states that hunting, fishing, and trapping shall be democratic. What does this mean? -
ANSWER-Anyone in good standing can participate
One of the seven principles of the North American Model for Wildlife Conservation
states that wildlife is an international resource. What does this mean? - ANSWER-
Hunting and fishing are managed cooperatively across state and province boundaries
- ANSWER-Bring the right foot slightly forward
A firearm safety: - ANSWER-Is a mechanical device that could fail
A hunter is shooting a rifle in the field. For the safest and most accurate shot, this hunter
should: - ANSWER-Shoot from prone position with a rest
A hunter is under 10 years of age is not carrying a hunter education card while hunting.
Who must accompany this youth? - ANSWER-A person at least 21 years of age
A hunter who drinks alcohol before or during the hunt is more likely to: - ANSWER-Have
a hunting incident
A person is hunting deer with a firearm in Tennessee. This hunter must ear a minimum
of: - ANSWER-500 square inches of blaze orange on the head and upper body
A person is hunting during a big game season and is wearing blaze orange. Which of
the following meets the blaze orange requirements? - ANSWER-Hat and vest
A person plan to go hunting in Tennessee. When must he or she be accompanied by an
adult at least 21 years of age? - ANSWER-If under 10 years of age and hunting without
a hunter education card
A telescopic sight (or scope): - ANSWER-Magnifies the target
A Tennessee resident is 21 years of age. When must this person have a valid hunting
license? - ANSWER-When hunting game or assisting another person who is hunting
game
After spending several hours outdoors, your skin is pale and clammy. Your mouth is dry.
You feel weak and have muscle cramps. These are symptoms of: - ANSWER-Heat
exhaustion
All hunters should take several steps to prepare for each hunting trip. Which step will
help ensure that you tae only legal game? - ANSWER-Learn about your quarryz
All modern firearms have three basic groups of parts. What are these parts? -
ANSWER-Action, stock, and barrel
Always unload a firearm before: - ANSWER-Crossing rough terrain
An example of safe and ethical operation of an all-terrain vehicle is: - ANSWER-Getting
out of the vehicle before taking a shot
, Arrows have plastic vanes or feathers that proved stability and accuracy in flight. What
is the name for these vanes or feathers? - ANSWER-Fletching
Carrying capacity: - ANSWER-Can be changed by nature or humans
Choose the true statement about steel shot versus lead shot. - ANSWER-Steel shot
weighs about one-third less than lead shot
Clothing can affect your ability to perform safely and responsibly. How should you
choose your clothes for a hunting trip? - ANSWER-Always wear clothing suitable for the
weather you expect
HELP refers to the position you should assume if cold water. What does HELP stand
for? - ANSWER-Heat escape lessening posture
How much water do you need each day? - ANSWER-two to four quarts
How should you hold a handgun or maximum accuracy? - ANSWER-High on the grip
with two hands
How should you mark a blood trail when you tracking a wounded animal? - ANSWER-
Use fluorescent orange flagging
How would a responsible hunter show respect for a landowner? - ANSWER-Leave all
gates the way they were found
Hunter tends pass through five stages of development. What is the focus during the
sportsman stage? - ANSWER-The total hunting experience
In addition to teaching firearm and hunting safety, why is hunter education important? -
ANSWER-It promotes responsible hunter behavior
In hunting, it is important to know which eye is dominant. Your dominant eye: -
ANSWER-Is the eye you should use to aim a firearm
Most bowstrings have a small brass band to mark the correct position for nocking the
arrow. What is the name for this band? - ANSWER-Nocking point
One of the seven principles of the North American Model for Wildlife Conservation
states that hunting, fishing, and trapping shall be democratic. What does this mean? -
ANSWER-Anyone in good standing can participate
One of the seven principles of the North American Model for Wildlife Conservation
states that wildlife is an international resource. What does this mean? - ANSWER-
Hunting and fishing are managed cooperatively across state and province boundaries
