Hunter Ed Answers And Questions

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There are four primary rules of firearm safety, what is one of this?
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Point the muzzle in a safety direction
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Which of this is one of the firearm safety rules?
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Point your gun at something you intended to shoot
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In addition to teaching firearm and hunting safety why is hunter education Important?
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It promotes responsible hunter behavior
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Which of these describes a responsible hunter ?
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waits for a clean kill before shooting
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State wildlife agencies receive federal aid for hunting related projects. which agency provides this aid?
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U.S. Fish and wildlife service
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What are the basics parts of ammunition?
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Case, primer, powder, and projectile
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Each rifle or handgun is designed to be used with a specific type of ?
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cartridge
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What is the main difference between centerfire and rimfire ammunition ?
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Rim fire primer is in the rim of the casing
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choose the true statement about steel shot versus lead shot?
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Steel shot weights about one-third less than lead shot
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which type of firearm sight is simple, inexpensive, and standard on most of the handguns?
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open
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Which part of the firearm loads, fires, and ejects shells or cartridges?
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action
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To become a proficient archer one must practice and develop what important skill?
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Distance- judging
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proper bow selection and fit are essential for what ?
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Maximum accuracy and performance
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which arrow points kill by shock and may be used when hunting small game animals, such as rabbits and squirrels ?
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Blunt points
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what bow rating is recommended for a mechanical or expandable arrow point ?
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50 pounds or more
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what should arrow spine strength be matched to ?
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draw weight
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what might happen if an arrow is too short for the bow ?
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it could slip off the bow
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what is one special challenges that sets bow hunting apart from rifle hunting ?
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Bowhunting is done at closer range than rifle hunting
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in deciding whether to use a right-or-left handed bow what is the determining factor ?
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your dominant eye
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draw weight refers to which weight ?
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weight the archer pulls
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which of the following is true about arrow points?
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arrows can be fitted with a variety of points
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what is the term for an arrow's stiffness?
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spine
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the recurve bow differs from the longbow in that it has limbs that are what ?
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shorter
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which arrow points are best for shooting bag targets, foam targets, or grass -type targets ?
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bullet and field points
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what is an arrow that has not been properly matched to your bow unlikely to do ?
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fly correctly or accurately
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what are three essential accessories ?
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armguard , finger protection, and quiver
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what item attaches to the bowstring to improve accuracy by giving a consistent anchor point each time the bowstring is drawn?
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kisser button
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the compound bow can reduce draw weight by 50 percent or more due to what feature?
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wheels and camps
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a bowfishing point is designed specifically to penetrate which type of fish ?
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Rough
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if spine strength is matched to the bow's draws weight what will minimized during flight ?
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bending
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what is it called when bending occurs when an arrow is released from the bow ?
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Archer's paradox
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which bows can often be adjusted for both draw length and draw weight ?
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compound bow
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which arrows points have small protruding wire springs (grabbing Hooks) on the point to prevent the arrow from dissapiring when shot into ground cover ?
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judo points
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what is another term for an arrow's resistance to bending ?
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spine
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how should your bow arm be helt?
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parallel to the ground
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which factor most influences the choices of arrow points ?
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it's purpose
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what happens if your arrows are too lightly or heavily spined for your bow ?
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the archer's paradox movement are extreme
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why has it become more important to use a crossbow cocking aid?
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crossbow draw weight have become heavier
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how does a crossbow arrow compare to a conventional arrow?
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it is shorter and lighter
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which of the following describes the latch on a crossbow?
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it captures the string when the crossbow is cooked and holds the string in place until it's released by the trigger
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how do the limbs on a recurve crossbow differ from the limbs on a compound crossbow ?
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the recurve crossbow's limbs are longer
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what type of bow has a stock that is similar to a firearm and shoots shorter arrows ?
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crossbow
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what is the correct way to cock a crossbow manually ?
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use all four fingers on both hands
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what happens if the diameter of a crossbow arrow is to large for the grooved track in the barrel?
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crossbow might dry-fire
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which part of the crossbow holds the arrow in the track until the trigger is squeezed ?
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arrow retention sprig
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what are the two most common types of crossbow ?
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Compound and recurve
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which statement about crossbows is false ?
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a crossbow shoots conventional arrows
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how does a hunter cock a crossbow using a cocking harness ?
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By pulling on the wrist straps or handles while standing up
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how do you know the minimum arrow size that can be shit from your crossbow ?
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by checking the owners manual
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which part of the crossbow is designed to prevent the arrow from releasing accidentally ?
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safety
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why do many hunters choose a recurve crossbow instead of a compound crossbow ?
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the recurve crossbow is simpler
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what is an advantage of hunting with a crossbow ?
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the crossbow design make it easier for firs-timers to gain confidence
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what is the recommended way to uncock a crossbow ?
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shooting an arrow from the cocked crossbow into a safe backstop
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which of the following broadheads offers a more consistent flight for a crossbow arrow ?
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mechanical broadheads
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which part of a modern firearm has the same function as the lock on a muzzleloader ?
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action
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what kind of powder can cause serious injury if used in a muzzleloader?
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smokeless powder
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what do you call the corrosive buildup of black powder residue ?
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fouling
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the muzzle of a firearm barrel is where the ?
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projectile exits
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which of these is not a type of projectile used in a muzzleloader ?
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bolt
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which statement about muzzleloaders is true
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Muzzleloaders are early firearms that are loaded from the open end.
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What powder is the the only kind that should be used in the muzzleloader?
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black powder or a synthetic substitute
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what should be used to clean your muzzleloaders?
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hot water
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the part of a muzzleloader rifle that fits against your shoulder is the ?
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butt
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what are the three types of projectiles used in muzzleloaders ?
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round balls, bullets, and shot
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after shooting, a muzzleloader must be cleaned to prevent ?
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fouling
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what is true about using a round ball for a projectile in a muzzleloader ?
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round balls are used mainly for target practice
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what is your initial goal when you sight-in a bow ?
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a grouping anywhere on the target
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from which distance is it best to practice in order to increase your accuracy in the field ?
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unknown
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you are sighting-in a crossbow. what will give you more stability?
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using a shooting bench
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which of the following describes safe handling of a muzzleloader?
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wear eye and ear protection when shooting a muzzleloader always point the muzzle in a safe direction
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you nock an arrow with the bow parallel to the ground. the cock feather should be pointing?
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straight up
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one way of shooting a bow is the bow sight aiming method. this method?
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requires the ability to accurately judge distance
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why should you aim with your dominant eye?
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to increase your accuracy
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what should you check before choosing a firearm for hunting ?
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it meets the state legal projectile requirements
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what is the sight picture ?
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what you see when a firearm's sights are aligned correctly with the target
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sighting -in a rifle means ?
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adjusting the sights to hit a target at a specific range
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what is the term for continuing to squeeze the trigger after the bullet fires?
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follow through
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which shotgun choke is the most open?
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cylinder (unchoked)
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you point a shotgun at a moving target.you swing the gun faster than the target is moving so that the muzzle passes the target. then you fire. this method of shooting is called?
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swing-through
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how should you hold a handgun for maximum accuracy ?
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high on the grip with two hands
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what type of eye protection should you wear when shooting a firearm ?
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shooting glasses with high-impact lenses
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what process will help adjust your sights to hit the bull's-eye consistently ?
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sighting-in
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what hunting position work best for taking practice shots ?
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sitting and kneeling
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why should you make sure the string serving is centered before you shoot a crossbow ?
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to group your arrows consistently
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what is a safe way to unload a muzzleloader ?
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Fire it into a backstop.
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most bowstrings have a small brass band to mark the correct position for knocking the arrow. what is the name for this band ?
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nocking point
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one way of shooting a bow is the instinctive aiming method. what is true about this method ?
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this method takes longer to perfect than the bow sight method
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Why is good marksmanship important?
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Good marksmanship is critical for a clean kill.
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what should be true about any firearm you choose to use for hunting ?
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has enough power to kill the game quickly and effectively
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what is sighting alignment ?
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the process of lining up a firearm's rear and front sights
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sighting -in a rifle helps the shooter ?
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determine problems with firing technique
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which of the following is one of the four standard rifle-firing positions ?
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prone
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which two shotgun chokes are best for hunting small, fast, close birds?
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improved cylinder and modified
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what is the correct way to shoulder a shotgun?
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bring the stock all the way up to your cheek and then back to your shoulder
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when firing a handgun, how far should you hold it from your body?
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at arm length's
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why should you use ear protection when shooting a firearm ?
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to prevent permanent hearing loss
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when sighting-in a bow, if your arrows are grouping below and to the right of the bull's-eye, how should you move your front sight?
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down and right
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what type of target is the best choice for deer hunting practice ?
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3d deer
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what type of arrowheads should you use to sight-in your crossbow?
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practice points that weight the same as the broadheads you will hunt with
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which of the following describes safe handling of a muzzleloader ?
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always point the muzzle in a safe direction
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the best anchor point for drawing a bow?
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is determined through practice
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in hunting, it is important to know which eye is dominant, your dominant eye?
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is the eye you should use to aim a firearm
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what legal requirements must you consider when selecting a firearm for hunting ?
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caliber or gauge
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when sighting-in rifle ?
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fire the rifle from a solid bench rest
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there are four standard rifle-firing positions. choose the steadiest ?
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prone
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which shotgun choke is best for hunting a large, slow bird, such as a turkey?
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full
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when you shoulder your shotgun, what part of your body should fit snugly against the stock?
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cheek
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what parts of your body should have protection whenever you shoot any firearm?
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ears and eyes
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what type of arrow point is best for practicing in the field on dead tree stumps or other objects?
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judo
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you're ready to shoot a crossbow. you take a deep breath. what should you do next ?
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exhale half-way
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You are shooting a muzzleloader. A hang fire happens. What should you do?
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keep the gun pointed downrange
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when do bow sights work the best ?
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when the distance is known
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what is good marksmanship?
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hitting the target accurately and consistently
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You are shooting a rifle or handgun. What is the best way to pull the trigger for an accurate shot?
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apply slow,steady pressure until the gun fires
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a hunter is right-handed. when shooting a shotgun this hunter should?
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bring the left foot slightly forward
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what should you do when cocking a crossbow ?
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draw the string back along the barrel to the latch
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which of the following is a building block of good marksmanship?
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practice
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there are four standard rifle-firing positions. which one provides the least support?
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standing
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you are shooting at a moving target. you raise the shotgun and point where you think the target will be when the shot arrives. this shooting method is called ?
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snap-shooting
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you walked quietly through an animal's habitat. you stop often to look and listen for game. this hunting strategy is called
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still hunting
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What part of the game animal is the most effective place to shoot?
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vital organs
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what is the preferred rifle shot for larger game animals, such as elk or bear?
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broadside
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you shoot a deer. you do not see it go down. how long should you wait before trailing the deer?
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half an hour
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what is the number-one cause of spoiled meat?
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heat