HUNTERS ED FINAL
A common error when hunting birds with a shotgun is - Answer- Lowering the head
and cheek to the stock of the shotgun
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
After the firing pin strikes the primer of the ammunition igniting the powder and
causing it to burn, what pushes the projectile down the barrel? - Answer- Pressure
from expanding gas
First step to becoming a responsible hunter - Answer- Knowing your equipment and
how to use it safely
When cleaning a firearm the first step is? - Answer- Point muzzle in safe direction
and make sure it is unloaded.
The proper powder to use in a muzzleloader is - Answer- Black powder or synthetic
substitute
Good marksmanship is - Answer- hitting your target accurately and consistently
Does not cause meat to spoil - Answer- Cold
You should always plan your hunt and - Answer- Hunt your plan
Broad heads used for big game hunting should be - Answer- Tied in a bundle
When a safe muzzle control is used, the field carry that provides the best control is -
Answer- Two- handed carry
To safety load or unload your firearm, you should always - Answer- Point the muzzle
in a safe direction
Put the safety on if not already on
Causing an accident by mistaking another person for a game animal is an example
of a - Answer- Hunter judgement mistake
The safest and not important clothing choice for hunting is __________ clothing -
Answer- Fluorescent orange
Good hunting ethics are not - Answer- Usually in written laws
A responsible Texas hunter is careful, considerate, courteous and - Answer- capable
, Firearms should be stored unloaded, lightly oiled in a locked location and separate
from - Answer- ammunition
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.
The action of a firearm is made up of parts that - Answer- load, unload, fire and eject
the cartridge or shotshell
When approaching a downed deer or other large animal, you should _______ -
Answer- Pause above and behind the animal's head and watch the chest cavity for
any movement.
When sighting in and practicing with your rifle or shotgun before hunting, be sure to
use___. - Answer- The same ammunition you plan to use while hunting
A _____ short is the most effective shot on a deer, antelope and other large game
animals - Answer- Broadside
Understanding the anatomy of the animal you are hunting will help you _____ -
Answer- Hit a vital organ for a clean kill
A true sportsman not only strives to bring home the wild game he or she is seeking
but also strives to _____ the animal - Answer- Cause the minimal amount of
suffering on
If a game requires it, a tag should be completed and secured to the animal - Answer-
Immediately after the kill
A good safety rule to follow when shooting a bow is - Answer- Release the arrow
only when the path to the target and beyond is clear
The proper technique for pulling the trigger when shooting a rifle is to_____ -
Answer- Pull the trigger quickly, moving
A hunter's zone of fire is ______ - Answer- The area in which a hunter can safely
shoot
The three basic parts of a modern firearm are _____ - Answer- Action, stock, barrel
A safety is located around the receiver of the firearm and ___. - Answer- Is a device
that blocks the action to prevent accidental firing.
An unsafe practice when using a muzzleloader is - Answer- loading directly from
horn flask or the container
To minimize the risk of a firearm incident in the home, you should never... - Answer-
Store the firearm and ammunition together.
A common error when hunting birds with a shotgun is - Answer- Lowering the head
and cheek to the stock of the shotgun
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
After the firing pin strikes the primer of the ammunition igniting the powder and
causing it to burn, what pushes the projectile down the barrel? - Answer- Pressure
from expanding gas
First step to becoming a responsible hunter - Answer- Knowing your equipment and
how to use it safely
When cleaning a firearm the first step is? - Answer- Point muzzle in safe direction
and make sure it is unloaded.
The proper powder to use in a muzzleloader is - Answer- Black powder or synthetic
substitute
Good marksmanship is - Answer- hitting your target accurately and consistently
Does not cause meat to spoil - Answer- Cold
You should always plan your hunt and - Answer- Hunt your plan
Broad heads used for big game hunting should be - Answer- Tied in a bundle
When a safe muzzle control is used, the field carry that provides the best control is -
Answer- Two- handed carry
To safety load or unload your firearm, you should always - Answer- Point the muzzle
in a safe direction
Put the safety on if not already on
Causing an accident by mistaking another person for a game animal is an example
of a - Answer- Hunter judgement mistake
The safest and not important clothing choice for hunting is __________ clothing -
Answer- Fluorescent orange
Good hunting ethics are not - Answer- Usually in written laws
A responsible Texas hunter is careful, considerate, courteous and - Answer- capable
, Firearms should be stored unloaded, lightly oiled in a locked location and separate
from - Answer- ammunition
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.
The action of a firearm is made up of parts that - Answer- load, unload, fire and eject
the cartridge or shotshell
When approaching a downed deer or other large animal, you should _______ -
Answer- Pause above and behind the animal's head and watch the chest cavity for
any movement.
When sighting in and practicing with your rifle or shotgun before hunting, be sure to
use___. - Answer- The same ammunition you plan to use while hunting
A _____ short is the most effective shot on a deer, antelope and other large game
animals - Answer- Broadside
Understanding the anatomy of the animal you are hunting will help you _____ -
Answer- Hit a vital organ for a clean kill
A true sportsman not only strives to bring home the wild game he or she is seeking
but also strives to _____ the animal - Answer- Cause the minimal amount of
suffering on
If a game requires it, a tag should be completed and secured to the animal - Answer-
Immediately after the kill
A good safety rule to follow when shooting a bow is - Answer- Release the arrow
only when the path to the target and beyond is clear
The proper technique for pulling the trigger when shooting a rifle is to_____ -
Answer- Pull the trigger quickly, moving
A hunter's zone of fire is ______ - Answer- The area in which a hunter can safely
shoot
The three basic parts of a modern firearm are _____ - Answer- Action, stock, barrel
A safety is located around the receiver of the firearm and ___. - Answer- Is a device
that blocks the action to prevent accidental firing.
An unsafe practice when using a muzzleloader is - Answer- loading directly from
horn flask or the container
To minimize the risk of a firearm incident in the home, you should never... - Answer-
Store the firearm and ammunition together.
