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43 Cards in this Set
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What does this picture represent for hunters?
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Zones of Fire for the three (3) safe hunters
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When walking through brush or dense undergrowth what safety precaution should be taken to ensure that a firearm does not fire by mistake?
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Place your hand over the trigger guard
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When crossing a fence or other obstacle
alone, what should you do with your firearm once it is unloaded? |
Set the firearm on the ground, pointing the muzzle away from where you are crossing
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What is the first thing a hunter should do
every time he or she loads a firearm?
a) Check the barrel for obstructions b) Clean the firearm with a well-oiled rag c) Adjust the sights on the firearm d) Have the firearm inspected by a gunsmith |
Check the barrel for obstructions
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What type of personal flotation device (PFD) would be most recommended when hunting on rough or remote waters?
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Type I
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When hunting, when would it be advisable to cover the trigger guard on your firearm?
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When walking through brush or dense undergrowth
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Why would the safe hunter never shoot in the direction of rocks or water?
a) Rocks or water are not an appropriate backstop as they might cause the bullet to ricochet b) Shooting towards rocks or water will effectively stop a bullet or shot c) Shooting towards rocks or water will alert the game animal of the hunter's presence d) There is no reason to avoid shooting towards rocks or water
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Rocks or water are not
an appropriate backstop as they might cause the bullet to ricochet |
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If the safe hunter is alone, which of the following would be the safe and correct procedure for boarding a watercraft for a hunting excursion?
a) Board the watercraft while carrying all equipment and firearms b) Push off from shore and jump onto the watercraft once launched c) Load all firearms and equipment before boarding d) Board the watercraft and then load any equipment
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Load all firearms and equipment before boarding
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What is the purpose of wearing hunter orange clothing?
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It will help a hunter to be seen by other hunters
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What safe hunter carry
is this? |
the cradle carry
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What is this arrowhead used for?
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Blunt point arrowheads are used for hunting small game and are usually made of metal or rubber.
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Which arrow points are predominantly used for target practice?
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Bullet point
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For which of the following activities is a field point best suited?
a) Big game hunting b) Bow fishing c) Target practice and small game hunting d) Exclusively for target practice |
Target practice and small game hunting
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What shooting position is this?
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The prone position.
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What is controlled by the top dial on a telescopic sight?
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The horizontal reticle (Side to Side)
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When firing a handgun while standing, how
should it be held to provide the maximum amount of control? |
With both hands out in front of you
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Which of the following is one of the fundamentals of safe shooting?
a) Installing a telescopic sight on your firearm b) Always use the standing shooting position c) Learn how to pattern a shotgun d) Always use rimfire cartridges in a rifle |
Learn how to pattern a shotgun
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Which of the following rifle sights provides magnification of the game animal which helps to ensure an accurate shot?
a) Telescopic sight b) Aperture (peep) sight c) Open sight d) Binoculars |
Telescopic sight
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Which of the following positions should be used to practice the fundamentals of good shooting?
a) Prone position b) Sitting position c) Kneeling position d) Standing position |
Prone position
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Which of the following shooting positions is considered to be the least steady?
a) prone position b) sitting position c) kneeling position d) standing position |
standing position
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Which of the following should be considered when sighting in a rifle?
a) Gravity, air resistance and energy loss all have an effect on the bullet's trajectory b) A rifle sighted to hit a target at 100 yards will also hit the center of that target at 50 yards c) Avoid using a steady rest when firing a rifle since this will affect the bullet's trajectory d) Breathe normally while squeezing the trigger. Holding your breath will affect the bullet's trajectory. |
Gravity, air resistance and energy loss all have an effect on the bullet's trajectory
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What is the technique where a safe hunter moves slowly through a hunting area looking for game animals?
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Still Hunting
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Why is it important to quickly cool down a game animal after it has been harvested?
a) Cooling the animal helps to tenderize the meat b) The animal is easier to carry once the heat has escaped from the body cavity c) Heat will quickly cause the meat to spoil d) There is no reason to cool a game animal after it has expired. |
Heat will quickly cause the meat to spoil
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What is the purpose of hanging a harvested game animal from a tree or specially designed rack?
a) To allow air to circulate, cooling the meat quicker b) To stop air from circulating, keeping the meat warmer c) To help dry out the meat for easier extraction d) To show off the harvested animal to other hunters |
To allow air to circulate, cooling the meat
quicker |
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What is an important consideration when hunting from a treestand?
a) Hunters should avoid wearing blaze orange clothing when in a treestand b) Treestands are only permitted for firearms hunting, not bow hunting c) Treestands should be regularly inspected, and not used if they show any sign of damage d) Safety harnesses are very uncomfortable and should only be used by beginning treestand hunters |
Treestands should be regularly inspected, and not used if they show any sign of damage
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What is an important consideration for treestand hunters concerning falls from a stand?
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It is important to carry emergency signaling devices that are readily accessible. Be prepared for a fall before it happens
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What treestand is this?
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Ladder stand
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Which of the following treestands is considered unsafe and should never be used by hunters?
a) Fixed or hang-on stand b) Permanent stand c) Ladder stand d) Tower stand |
Permanent stand
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Which treestand is best suited for hunting on the edges of fields or in open country?
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Tower stand
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What treestand is this?
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Fixed or hang-on stand
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Which of the following safety harnesses is the safest and MOST recommended when hunting from a treestand?
a) Simple belt harness b) Chest harness c) Fall Arrest System / Full Body Harness d) Tree Anchored Safety strap |
Fall Arrest System / Full Body Harness
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Which treestand is considered to be the
safer one for the hunter to climb in and out of? a) Self-climbing stand b) Simple platform treestand c) Ladder stand d) Hanging stand |
Ladder stand
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Once in the treestand which of the following
should be done first? a) Load your firearm b) Remove orange clothing c) Have a cup of coffee d) Secure the safety harness |
Secure the safety harness
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How should your firearms and equipment
be brought into a treestand? a) Thrown up by someone still on the ground b) Using a haul line once having reached the top c) Carried up while climbing into the stand d) Brought up while installing the treestand |
Using a haul line once having reached the top
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Which of the following is a basic tool used by today's trapper?
a) Digging Tool b) Bore snakes c) Bore light d) Arm guard |
Digging Tool
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Which carry is this?
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The trail carry
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If you encounter a fence or other obstacle while carrying a firearm, what is the FIRST thing that you should do before crossing?
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Unload the firearm
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What carry is this safe hunter using?
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Cradle carry
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What is the first thing a hunter should do every time he or she loads a firearm?
a) Check the barrel for obstructions b) Clean the firearm with a well-oiled rag c) Adjust the sights on the firearm d) Have the firearm inspected by a gunsmith |
Check the barrel for obstructions
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What kind of firearm is this?
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A bolt action firearm
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Which of the following is a characteristic of a lever action firearm?
a) To load a cartridge from the magazine, grasp the lever and swing it down and away from you. b) To load a cartridge, push on the chamber- release lever and pivot the barrel down c) It comes with a detachable magazine which can be removed from any point d) A new cartridge is loaded automatically once the trigger has been pulled and a round is fired |
To load a cartridge from the magazine, grasp the lever and swing it down and away from you.
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What kind of firearm is this?
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Pump action firearm
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Which of the following is a characteristic of the single-action revolver?
a) The cylinder swings out so that you can load/unload cartridges b) Cartridges must be loaded and unloaded through the loading gate c) It has a push-button safety mechanism to help prevent an accidental fire d) It is made for smaller rimfire cartridges only |
Cartridges must be loaded and unloaded through the loading gate
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