UTAH HUNTER SAFETY COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS 2026
◉ Where does money for wildlife support come from? Answer: Pittman-
Robertson Act
◉ Most important ingredient in learning about hunting and hunting
ethically. Answer: Attitude
◉ The 3 basic parts to a firearm are? Answer: Action, Stock, and Barrel
◉ First step to becoming a responsible hunter. Answer: Know firearm
and know how to use it safely
◉ What pushes a bullet out of the barrel? Answer: Pressure from
expanding gas
◉ Ammunition. Answer: Firearms should be stored separate from what?
◉ The action does what for a firearm? Answer: Load, fire, eject the
cartridge or shotshell
, ◉ Knowing your firearms range is critical because it allows you to
______________. Answer: Determine if you can make a clean shot, and
know at what distances your firearm could cause injury.
◉ When cleaning a firearm the first step is? Answer: Point muzzle in
safe direction and make sure it is unloaded.
◉ When sighting in your rifle be sure to use ___________. Answer: The
same ammunition you plan to use for hunting.
◉ Always plan your hunt. Answer: and hunt your plan.
◉ Understanding the anatomy of an animal will help you how? Answer:
Hit a vital organ for a clean kill.
◉ When to tag an animal? Answer: Immediately after the kill.
◉ Broadside. Answer: A __________ shot is most effective on deer
◉ Blackpowder. Answer: What kind of powder is used in a
muzzleloader?
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS 2026
◉ Where does money for wildlife support come from? Answer: Pittman-
Robertson Act
◉ Most important ingredient in learning about hunting and hunting
ethically. Answer: Attitude
◉ The 3 basic parts to a firearm are? Answer: Action, Stock, and Barrel
◉ First step to becoming a responsible hunter. Answer: Know firearm
and know how to use it safely
◉ What pushes a bullet out of the barrel? Answer: Pressure from
expanding gas
◉ Ammunition. Answer: Firearms should be stored separate from what?
◉ The action does what for a firearm? Answer: Load, fire, eject the
cartridge or shotshell
, ◉ Knowing your firearms range is critical because it allows you to
______________. Answer: Determine if you can make a clean shot, and
know at what distances your firearm could cause injury.
◉ When cleaning a firearm the first step is? Answer: Point muzzle in
safe direction and make sure it is unloaded.
◉ When sighting in your rifle be sure to use ___________. Answer: The
same ammunition you plan to use for hunting.
◉ Always plan your hunt. Answer: and hunt your plan.
◉ Understanding the anatomy of an animal will help you how? Answer:
Hit a vital organ for a clean kill.
◉ When to tag an animal? Answer: Immediately after the kill.
◉ Broadside. Answer: A __________ shot is most effective on deer
◉ Blackpowder. Answer: What kind of powder is used in a
muzzleloader?
