SC Hunters Ed Exam Answered
A primary objective of hunter education programs is to - Answer- produce
knowledgeable, responsible, and involved hunters.
Three hunting-related projects for which the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act
(Pittman-Robinson Act) provides funding are: - Answer- Selection, Restoration, and
Improvement of Wildlife Habitats.
Hunter Education Programs
Wildlife Management Research
Which of these is NOT a source of hunter education funding? - Answer- State Highway
Departments
Which of these is NOT a behavior of a responsible hunter? - Answer- Poaching.
Which of these was NOT a reason for establishing hunting laws? - Answer- to limit the
profits of sporting goods manufacturers.
According to Aldo Leopold, the "Father of Wildlife Management," ethical behavior is -
Answer- doing the right thing when no one else is watching - even when doing the
wrong thing is legal.
A responsible and ethical hunter would NOT - Answer- waste meat and usable parts of
the game harvested.
Responsible hunters - Answer- keep firearms out of sight when not hunting.
There are five distinct stages of development that most hunters will experience. In the
_______ stage, success is measured by the total hunting experience - Answer-
sportsman.
In the _______, success is determined by bagging the limit, which can cause hunters to
take unsafe shots. - Answer- limiting-out stage.
To bring respect to the sport of hunting, hunters can - Answer- support organizations
dedicated to improving habitat and management efforts
Wildlife conservation ensures that - Answer- renewable resources can replenish
themselves indefinitely.
Wildlife preservation - Answer- allows for the consumptive use of natural resources.
A habitat for wildlife must include - Answer- space, arrangement, food, cover and water.
, The "carrying capacity" of a wildlife area is the - Answer- the number of animals that a
habitat can sustainably support in a given year.
Which of these is NOT a factor that can limit wildlife populations? - Answer- all of these
are factors that can limit wildlife populations.
Which of these is NOT a reason why hunting is an effective wildlife conservation tool? -
Answer- hunters who harvest endangered or protected animals help to raise awareness
of the species and the problems that afflict them.
By continuously monitoring the birth and death rates of various species and the
condition of their habitat, wildlife managers - Answer- know how to set hunting
regulations and can determine if other management practices are needed to conserve
wildlife species.
Trapping and relocating animals is an example of the _______ wildlife management
practice. - Answer- artificial stocking.
Some species are protected by law from being hunted because _______. - Answer-
their numbers are small.
It is critical that hunters are able to identify wildlife correctly so that they don't mistakenly
_______. - Answer- harvest illegal or non-game animals.
What are the four primary rules of firearm safety? - Answer- treat every firearm with the
respect due a loaded gun.
keep your finger outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot.
be sure of the target and what is in front of it and beyond it
point the muzzle in a safe direction.
What are the three basic parts of a modern firearm? - Answer- stock
barrel
action
The action of a firearm is made up of parts that _______ - Answer- load, unload, fire
and eject the cartridge or shotshell.
What are the six types of firearm actions? - Answer- pump
break
bolt
semi-auto
revolving
lever
A safety is located around the receiver of the firearm and _______. - Answer- is a
device that blocks the action to prevent accidental firing.
A primary objective of hunter education programs is to - Answer- produce
knowledgeable, responsible, and involved hunters.
Three hunting-related projects for which the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act
(Pittman-Robinson Act) provides funding are: - Answer- Selection, Restoration, and
Improvement of Wildlife Habitats.
Hunter Education Programs
Wildlife Management Research
Which of these is NOT a source of hunter education funding? - Answer- State Highway
Departments
Which of these is NOT a behavior of a responsible hunter? - Answer- Poaching.
Which of these was NOT a reason for establishing hunting laws? - Answer- to limit the
profits of sporting goods manufacturers.
According to Aldo Leopold, the "Father of Wildlife Management," ethical behavior is -
Answer- doing the right thing when no one else is watching - even when doing the
wrong thing is legal.
A responsible and ethical hunter would NOT - Answer- waste meat and usable parts of
the game harvested.
Responsible hunters - Answer- keep firearms out of sight when not hunting.
There are five distinct stages of development that most hunters will experience. In the
_______ stage, success is measured by the total hunting experience - Answer-
sportsman.
In the _______, success is determined by bagging the limit, which can cause hunters to
take unsafe shots. - Answer- limiting-out stage.
To bring respect to the sport of hunting, hunters can - Answer- support organizations
dedicated to improving habitat and management efforts
Wildlife conservation ensures that - Answer- renewable resources can replenish
themselves indefinitely.
Wildlife preservation - Answer- allows for the consumptive use of natural resources.
A habitat for wildlife must include - Answer- space, arrangement, food, cover and water.
, The "carrying capacity" of a wildlife area is the - Answer- the number of animals that a
habitat can sustainably support in a given year.
Which of these is NOT a factor that can limit wildlife populations? - Answer- all of these
are factors that can limit wildlife populations.
Which of these is NOT a reason why hunting is an effective wildlife conservation tool? -
Answer- hunters who harvest endangered or protected animals help to raise awareness
of the species and the problems that afflict them.
By continuously monitoring the birth and death rates of various species and the
condition of their habitat, wildlife managers - Answer- know how to set hunting
regulations and can determine if other management practices are needed to conserve
wildlife species.
Trapping and relocating animals is an example of the _______ wildlife management
practice. - Answer- artificial stocking.
Some species are protected by law from being hunted because _______. - Answer-
their numbers are small.
It is critical that hunters are able to identify wildlife correctly so that they don't mistakenly
_______. - Answer- harvest illegal or non-game animals.
What are the four primary rules of firearm safety? - Answer- treat every firearm with the
respect due a loaded gun.
keep your finger outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot.
be sure of the target and what is in front of it and beyond it
point the muzzle in a safe direction.
What are the three basic parts of a modern firearm? - Answer- stock
barrel
action
The action of a firearm is made up of parts that _______ - Answer- load, unload, fire
and eject the cartridge or shotshell.
What are the six types of firearm actions? - Answer- pump
break
bolt
semi-auto
revolving
lever
A safety is located around the receiver of the firearm and _______. - Answer- is a
device that blocks the action to prevent accidental firing.
