Michigan Hunter Safety Exam Verified 2024
____ arrowheads are used primarily for big game - ANSWER-Broadhead
____ is the process of placing the arrow shaft on the bows rest and pulling the arrow
back until the string snaps into the slot. - ANSWER-Notching
_____ is NOT a safe way to transport a firearm - ANSWER-Loaded in a gun rack by the
rear view window
______ is a measure related to the diameter of the bore and the size of the shot shell
designed for the bore - ANSWER-gauge
______ would not contribute to meat spoiling - ANSWER-cold
________ is the only type of powder that should be used in muzzleloaders - ANSWER-
black powder
__________ is a hunting technique that involves a group of hunters who are spread out
and move to push the game towards other hunters waiting at the end of the cover -
ANSWER-driving
A ___ shot is the preferred shot for larger game animals, such as deer, elk, and bear. -
ANSWER-broadside
A common error when hunting birds with a shotgun is - ANSWER-Lowering the head
and cheek to the stock of the shotgun
A good safety rule to follow when shooting a bow is - ANSWER-Release an arrow only
when the path to the target and beyond is clear.
A primary objective of hunter education program is to - ANSWER-To produce
knowledgeable, responsible, and involved hunters
A safety is located around the receiver of the firearm and ___. - ANSWER-Is a device
that blocks the action to prevent accidental firing.
A true sportsman not only strives to bring home the game he or she is seeking but also
strives to ______ the quarry. - ANSWER-inflict the minimal amount of suffering on
All handguns should be fired at ___ length. - ANSWER-arms
An unsafe practice when using a muzzleloader is - ANSWER-Loading the gun directly
from a horn flask
, consuming alcohol before or during a hunt does not - ANSWER-increase your chance
of a successful hunt
Fire arms should be stored unloaded , lightly oiled in a locked location and separate
from - ANSWER-ammunition
Good marksmanship is __________. - ANSWER-Hitting your target consistently and
accurately
How many charges should you load in a muzzleloader at a time - ANSWER-one
Hunters should be spaced _______ yards apart, and each should have a zone-of-fire of
______ degrees in front - ANSWER-25-40 yards, 45 degrees
If crossing a fence while hunting alone, you should? - ANSWER-1. unload your firearm
first
2. place your firearm on the ground with the muzzle pointed in a safe direction away
from where you plan to cross the fence.
3. Cross the fence away from the muzzle, retrieve your firearm, check the barrel for
obstructions, load, engage the safety and continue your hunt.
if three hunters are walking in single File it is acceptable for the hunter in the middle to
use the ________ - ANSWER-cradle carry
If three hunters are walking side by side, the hunter in the center should keep the gun
pointed ________ or _________. - ANSWER-Front or up
if you are hunting small,fast,close birds the best choke selection would be _____ or
_____ choke. - ANSWER-improved cylinder and modified
it is critical that you know about the game you are hunting because - ANSWER-Only
one sex of the game you're hunting may be legal
There may be protected species in the same area that you need to avoid shooting
It will increase your chance of success
Knowing your firearm's range is critical-- it allows you to ______________________. -
ANSWER-Determine whether or not you can make a clean kill, and know at what
distances your firearm could cause injury.
List 6 types of firearm actions - ANSWER-1. bolt
2. lever
3. semi-automatic
4. break
5. pump
6. revolver
____ arrowheads are used primarily for big game - ANSWER-Broadhead
____ is the process of placing the arrow shaft on the bows rest and pulling the arrow
back until the string snaps into the slot. - ANSWER-Notching
_____ is NOT a safe way to transport a firearm - ANSWER-Loaded in a gun rack by the
rear view window
______ is a measure related to the diameter of the bore and the size of the shot shell
designed for the bore - ANSWER-gauge
______ would not contribute to meat spoiling - ANSWER-cold
________ is the only type of powder that should be used in muzzleloaders - ANSWER-
black powder
__________ is a hunting technique that involves a group of hunters who are spread out
and move to push the game towards other hunters waiting at the end of the cover -
ANSWER-driving
A ___ shot is the preferred shot for larger game animals, such as deer, elk, and bear. -
ANSWER-broadside
A common error when hunting birds with a shotgun is - ANSWER-Lowering the head
and cheek to the stock of the shotgun
A good safety rule to follow when shooting a bow is - ANSWER-Release an arrow only
when the path to the target and beyond is clear.
A primary objective of hunter education program is to - ANSWER-To produce
knowledgeable, responsible, and involved hunters
A safety is located around the receiver of the firearm and ___. - ANSWER-Is a device
that blocks the action to prevent accidental firing.
A true sportsman not only strives to bring home the game he or she is seeking but also
strives to ______ the quarry. - ANSWER-inflict the minimal amount of suffering on
All handguns should be fired at ___ length. - ANSWER-arms
An unsafe practice when using a muzzleloader is - ANSWER-Loading the gun directly
from a horn flask
, consuming alcohol before or during a hunt does not - ANSWER-increase your chance
of a successful hunt
Fire arms should be stored unloaded , lightly oiled in a locked location and separate
from - ANSWER-ammunition
Good marksmanship is __________. - ANSWER-Hitting your target consistently and
accurately
How many charges should you load in a muzzleloader at a time - ANSWER-one
Hunters should be spaced _______ yards apart, and each should have a zone-of-fire of
______ degrees in front - ANSWER-25-40 yards, 45 degrees
If crossing a fence while hunting alone, you should? - ANSWER-1. unload your firearm
first
2. place your firearm on the ground with the muzzle pointed in a safe direction away
from where you plan to cross the fence.
3. Cross the fence away from the muzzle, retrieve your firearm, check the barrel for
obstructions, load, engage the safety and continue your hunt.
if three hunters are walking in single File it is acceptable for the hunter in the middle to
use the ________ - ANSWER-cradle carry
If three hunters are walking side by side, the hunter in the center should keep the gun
pointed ________ or _________. - ANSWER-Front or up
if you are hunting small,fast,close birds the best choke selection would be _____ or
_____ choke. - ANSWER-improved cylinder and modified
it is critical that you know about the game you are hunting because - ANSWER-Only
one sex of the game you're hunting may be legal
There may be protected species in the same area that you need to avoid shooting
It will increase your chance of success
Knowing your firearm's range is critical-- it allows you to ______________________. -
ANSWER-Determine whether or not you can make a clean kill, and know at what
distances your firearm could cause injury.
List 6 types of firearm actions - ANSWER-1. bolt
2. lever
3. semi-automatic
4. break
5. pump
6. revolver
