Hunter Safety Exam/75 Complete
Questions & Answers
A paper plate may be used as a target to establish deer hunting accuracy.
What size plate is about the same size as the vital area of a deer? - -8 inch
-What are the two basic styles of firearm actions? - -single-shot and
repeating
-What is more likely to happen when a hunter drinks alcohol before or during
the hunt? - -The hunter is involved in a hunting accident.
-Which type of arrowhead spears fish and secures them until landed with an
attached line? - -fish point
-How old must you be to hunt big game in Arizona? - -at least 10 years old
-What is the purpose of Operation Game Thief? - -to enlist citizen help in
reducing poaching
-Which of the following is legal in Arizona? - -hunting from an elevated
stand
-What do open hunting season dates tell you? - -when each kind of big and
small game may be taken
-You have killed a big game animal. When must you tag it? - -immediately
-You are getting ready to carry a firearm on a boat. What should you do
first? - -Unload the firearm and open the action.
-Which statement about arrows is true? - -An arrow is as deadly as a bullet.
-What type of bow has a rifle-like stock that shoots shorter arrows? - -
crossbow
-What should be used to screw on broadheads? - -specially designed
wrench
-Three hunters are walking single file. Which of the following would be safe?
- -The hunter in the middle keeps the gun pointed to the side.
-How should a firearm be stored to be safe? - -in a locked location, separate
from the ammunition
, -Aside from being a good marksman, what is the key to making a clean kill?
- -patience
-Clothing can affect your ability to perform safely and responsibly. How
should you choose your clothes for a hunting trip? - -Always wear clothing
suitable for the weather you expect.
-What is the hunter's role in wildlife conservation? - -to help control wildlife
populations at a healthy balance for the habitat
-You are carrying a firearm. What should you do before crossing a fence? - -
Unload the firearm.
-How should you approach a downed animal that appears to be dead? - -
Wait a short distance away and watch for any rise and fall of the chest
cavity.
-What is one ADVANTAGE of hunting from an elevated stand? - -You have a
good backstop for shooting.
-Aldo Leopold is the father of wildlife management. He once said that ethical
behavior is doing the right thing, even in what circumstances? - -even when
doing the wrong thing is legal
-What should be worn at all times while climbing a tree and when in a tree
stand? - -fall-arrest system
-The Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act (Pittman-Robertson Act) provides
funds for which of the following? - -restoring and improving wildlife habitats
-There are several ways to carry a gun. When is the shoulder carry a good
choice? - -when all other hunters are in front of you
-What is the number one concern to keep meat from spoiling? - -heat
-What item is specific to each rifle or handgun? - -cartridge
-What are the four primary rules of firearm safety? - -Treat every firearm as
if it were loaded. Always keep the muzzle in a safe direction. Be sure of your
target and beyond. Keep your finger outside the trigger guard until ready to
shoot.
-What should you do when handling a firearm in the home? - -Point the
muzzle in a safe direction when you pick up a firearm.
Questions & Answers
A paper plate may be used as a target to establish deer hunting accuracy.
What size plate is about the same size as the vital area of a deer? - -8 inch
-What are the two basic styles of firearm actions? - -single-shot and
repeating
-What is more likely to happen when a hunter drinks alcohol before or during
the hunt? - -The hunter is involved in a hunting accident.
-Which type of arrowhead spears fish and secures them until landed with an
attached line? - -fish point
-How old must you be to hunt big game in Arizona? - -at least 10 years old
-What is the purpose of Operation Game Thief? - -to enlist citizen help in
reducing poaching
-Which of the following is legal in Arizona? - -hunting from an elevated
stand
-What do open hunting season dates tell you? - -when each kind of big and
small game may be taken
-You have killed a big game animal. When must you tag it? - -immediately
-You are getting ready to carry a firearm on a boat. What should you do
first? - -Unload the firearm and open the action.
-Which statement about arrows is true? - -An arrow is as deadly as a bullet.
-What type of bow has a rifle-like stock that shoots shorter arrows? - -
crossbow
-What should be used to screw on broadheads? - -specially designed
wrench
-Three hunters are walking single file. Which of the following would be safe?
- -The hunter in the middle keeps the gun pointed to the side.
-How should a firearm be stored to be safe? - -in a locked location, separate
from the ammunition
, -Aside from being a good marksman, what is the key to making a clean kill?
- -patience
-Clothing can affect your ability to perform safely and responsibly. How
should you choose your clothes for a hunting trip? - -Always wear clothing
suitable for the weather you expect.
-What is the hunter's role in wildlife conservation? - -to help control wildlife
populations at a healthy balance for the habitat
-You are carrying a firearm. What should you do before crossing a fence? - -
Unload the firearm.
-How should you approach a downed animal that appears to be dead? - -
Wait a short distance away and watch for any rise and fall of the chest
cavity.
-What is one ADVANTAGE of hunting from an elevated stand? - -You have a
good backstop for shooting.
-Aldo Leopold is the father of wildlife management. He once said that ethical
behavior is doing the right thing, even in what circumstances? - -even when
doing the wrong thing is legal
-What should be worn at all times while climbing a tree and when in a tree
stand? - -fall-arrest system
-The Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act (Pittman-Robertson Act) provides
funds for which of the following? - -restoring and improving wildlife habitats
-There are several ways to carry a gun. When is the shoulder carry a good
choice? - -when all other hunters are in front of you
-What is the number one concern to keep meat from spoiling? - -heat
-What item is specific to each rifle or handgun? - -cartridge
-What are the four primary rules of firearm safety? - -Treat every firearm as
if it were loaded. Always keep the muzzle in a safe direction. Be sure of your
target and beyond. Keep your finger outside the trigger guard until ready to
shoot.
-What should you do when handling a firearm in the home? - -Point the
muzzle in a safe direction when you pick up a firearm.
