Washington State Hunters Ed Questions and Answers

Washington State Hunters Ed Questions and Answers Most hunting incidents are A. Caused by an unknown shooter B. Self-inflicted C. Caused by someone in the victims hunting group C. Caused by someone in the victims huntinf group Which age group has the largest number of hunting incidents? A. Ages 10-29 B. Ages 30-49 C. Ages 50-60+ A. Ages 10-29 Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:05 / 0:15 Full screen Brainpower Read More 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 A. Incidents decrease when hunter orange is required Most hunting-related firearm incidents cannot be prevented A. True B. False B. False Poor muzzle control is not a major cause of careless handling incidents A. True B. False B. False Hunters Education is needed because: 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: 1. Not wearing hunters orange 2. Not knowing what lays beyond your target 3. Poor muzzle control Rifling is most often found in: A. Rifles only. B. All shotguns. C. Rifles and handguns. C. Rifles and handguns. Rifling makes the bullet: A. Spin. B. Detonate. C. Drop. A. Spin Explain what a "magazine" is used for on a rifle. 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 B. Action It is not legal to hunt with an automatic firearm in Washington. A. True B. False A. True Rifles are measured in caliber. A. True B. False A. True A .270 caliber rifle is a smaller diameter that a .25 caliber rifle. A. True B. False A. True Where would you look on a rifle to find out what ammunition the gun uses? Left side of the barrel Why shouldn't you rely on the safety of a rifle? All mechanical devices can and will fail List 3 types of rifle sights: 1. Open 2. Aperture (peep) 3. Telescope The part of the shotgun barrel is generally: A. Rifled B. Smooth C. Calibrated B. Smooth List 4 types of shotgun actions: 1. Break Action 2. Lever Action 3. Pump Action 4. Bolt Action Shotguns are generally measured in: A. Caliber B. Millimeters C. Gauge C. Gauge Which of these is the largest bore? A. 10 gauge B. 12 gauge C. 20 gauge A. 10 gauge Where would you look on a shotgun to find out the gauge and chamber length? A. On the stock B. On the Action C. On the barrel C. On the barrel It is safe to fire a 20-gauge shotshell in a 12-gauge shotgun. A. True B. False B. False You May safety fire a 3-inch shotshell in a shotgun chambered for 2 3/4- inch shotshells. A. True B. False B. False What controls the spread of a shot when a shotgun is fired? A. Choke B. Action C. Gauge A. Choke Which of the following are true statements? A. Handguns generally have short barrels B. It is more difficult to maintain safe muzzle control with a short barrel C. Handguns may or may not have safeties A. Handguns generally have short barrels Which action type requires the shooter to cock the hammer before squeezing the trigger? A. Single action B. Double action A. Single action List the 4 main parts of rifle cartridge: 1. Case 2. Primer 3. Powder 4. Bullet The _______ explodes and ignited the powder A. Case B. Primer C. Was B. Primer A .22 LR is one example of a rum fire cartridge. A. True B. False A. True A bulletin fired from a .22 long rifle can travel: A. About 1/2 mile B. About 1 1/2 miles C. About 3 miles B. About 1 1/2 miles List the 5 main parts of a shotshell: 1. Hull 2. Primer 3. Powder 4. Wad 5. Shot Steel shot may be safely used in all shotguns A. True B. False B. False What is the maximum range of a shotgun using #9 shot? A. About 100 feet B. No more than 200 feet C. At least 600 feet C. At least 600 feet Waterfowl and upland bird hunters may load as many shot shells into the magazine as the shotgun will hold. A. True B. False B. False Can only have 3 bullets loaded in your gun As 3 hunters walk side-by-side, a legal game bird flushes and flies to the right. Who should shoot it? A. All three hunters B. The one on the right C. The one on the left B. The one on the right Explain what "zone-of-fire" is and how hunters set up a zone-of-fire. The area in which you can shoot safely when with partners - 45° List 4 common carrying positions 1. Elbow/Side 2. Sling 3. Trail 4. "Ready"/ 2 handed Which type of backstop is the safest for outdoor target shooting? A. A tree B. A strong, straight metal wall C. A dirt bank C. Dirt bank The safest place to store firearms is in a locked cabinet, away from the ammunition. A. True B. False A. True What is the first thing you should do when you pick up a firearm? A. Inspect the barrel B. Inspect to see the safety is on C. Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction C. Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction Why should you hold your fire until you clearly identify your target? To make sure it's legal to shoot and know what lays beyond Is is safe to carry loaded shotguns and rifles in motor vehicles. A. True B. False B. False Describe how to cross a fence while hunting: Unload gun, keep good muzzle control, set in other side of fence in safe spot so you don't step on or a partner doesn't step on the gun Safety rules apply to shotguns, rifles, handguns, and air guns. A. True B. False A. True The one now which is not legal for general bow hunting in Washington in: A. Crossbow B. Long bow C. Recurve bow A. Crossbow The safest way to string a recurve bow is: A. The step-through method B. The push-pull method C. The bowstringer method C. The bowstringer method What is dry-firing a bow? A. Shooting a bow in dry, hot weather B. Drawing and releasing a bowstring with no arrow C. Stringing a bow without a bowstringer B. Drawing and releasing a bowstring with no arrow The most common cause of bow hunting inside the us mistaking another person for an animal. A. True B. False B. False Broadheads should be carried in covered quiver: A. True B. False A. True List 2 safety rules when handling broadheads: 1. Use a special wrench 2. Carry in hard quiver Damascus barrels or antique shotguns: A. Are safe to fire with modern smokeless powder B. Are unsafe to fire with modern smokeless powder C. Have very strong barrels B. Are unsafe to fire with minders smokeless powder A muzzleloader can be fired safely with: A. Black powder or a black powder substitute B. Smokeless powder C. Both a and b A. Black powder or black powder substitute To tell if a muzzleloader is loaded: A. To try see through the barrel B. Shake the barrel to hear a rattling ball C. Insert a marked ramrod to measure the inside length of the barrel C. Insert a marked ramrod to measure the inside length of the barrel In Washington, muzzleloading firearms are considered legally loaded if: A. There is powder in breech B. There is powder and a ball and patch in the breech C. There is powder, patch, and ball in the breech and the nipple is capped or the pan is primed C. There is powder, patch, and ball in the breech and the nipple is capped or the pan is primed Explain why you should never pour black powder from a powder horn or flask directly into the barrel of a muzzleloader: You need to measure the amount of powder used. List 4 basic requirements for survival: 1. Water 2. Food 3. Shelter 4. Cool head List the items you would include in your personal survival kit: Waterproof matches, pocket knife, flash light, first aid kit, compass, cup, deck of cards, food and water, blanket, water purification tube/tablets What must you do first to help a victim who is bleeding from a gunshot wound? Direct pressure and call 911 What should you use to prevent a broken bone from moving? A. Splint B. Sling C. Straight jacket A. Splint If you suspect that an injured person has a broken neck or back you should: Immobilize the person, keep them warm, call 911 What should you use to treat a mild burn? A. Butter B. Baking soda C. Cold water C. Cold water List the main elements of wildlife habitat: 1. Food 2. Water 3. Cover 4. Space 5. Proper Arrangement Explain carrying capacity: What controls the number of animals that can live in the habitat