Hunter Ed

9 September 2022
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Hunters should teach others work with landowners and cooperate with the game wardens these efforts are part of what makes a hunter
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A responsible sportsman
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State wildlife agencies receive federal aid for hunting related projects the agency that provides this aid is the
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US Fish and wildlife service
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The first rule of firearm safety is watch the muzzle what does this mean
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keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction at all times
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which of the following is a goal of hunter education
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to improve hunters skills and knowledge
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Hunter education programs have always taught young hunters
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firearm and hunting safety
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what are two basic styles of fire arm actions
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Single shot and repeating
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within a firearm a burning material creates pressure to force the bullet or shot out of the barrel what is the burning material
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powder
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when a shotgun fires a sequence of events takes place after the hunter pulls the trigger what is the next event in the sequence
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The firing pin strikes the primer
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when you know a fire arms effective killing range you can determine
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when I shot will give you a clean cool
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what is a telescopic sight
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gathers light to magnify a target
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what is a term that describes the size of a rifle or handgun this term also describes the size of cartridges use with different bores
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caliber
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all modern firearms have three basic groups of parts what are these parts
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action stock and barrel
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what shotgun choke has the tightest shot pattern
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Full choke
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for safety a firearm should be stored
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in a locked location away from the ammunition
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Bullets when shot from a rifle or handgun what causes the spinning
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rifling
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what can happen to a firearm safety
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it can be bumped from the safe position
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which type of firearm sight is simple inexpensive and standard on handguns
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Open sights
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which part of the far on loads fires any jacks shells or cartridges
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Action
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what statement is true about fully automatic firearms
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a fully automatic firearm may not be used for hunting
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which of the following statements is true
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never carry more than one caliber gave ammunition at the same time
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what type of shotgun pellets are allowed for waterfowl hunting in the US
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steel
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The basic components of cartridges and shotshells are similar which basic opponent is a bullet and shot pellets
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projecttile
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when a rifle fires a sequence of events take place after the firing pin strikes the primer what is the next event in the sequence
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The primer explodes and Sparks the gun powder
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which of the following would be a good spot to store ammunition
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A cool dry location
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A 20 gauge shell is placed in a 12 a shotgun what is the danger
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The shell could lodge in the barrel and cause serious personal injury
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which of the following is a building block of good marksmanship
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practice
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what is good marksmanship
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hitting the target accurately and consistently
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A hunter is shooting a rifle in the field for the safest and most accurate shot this hunter should
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shoot from prone position with a rest
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what is the sight picture
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what you see when a fire arms sites are aligned correctly with the target
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how does sighting in a rifle help the shooter
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determines problems with shooting technique
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which group is a primary support of Hunter education
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International hunter education Association
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The bullets for a rifle and handguns are commonly made out of
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lead
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What is a firearm safety
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A mechanical device that could fail
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shotguns are classified by what
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gauge
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what is the name for the narrowing at the muzzle end of a shotgun barrel
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choke
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rifles shotguns and handguns differ mostly based on their
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barrels and ammunition
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what type of bullet is recommended for rifles with a tubular magazine
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rounded soft point
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choose a true statement about firearms maximum projectile range
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when you know a firearms range you know how far the bullet or shot can travel and still cause injury
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what is the final step in correctly matching ammunition to a firearm
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Match the information on the barrel to the information on the ammunition box
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what is the main difference between centerfire in rimfire ammunition
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rimfire primer is in the rim of the casing
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what is the best way to make sure you have the proper ammunation for your firearm
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mash the information on the firearms barrel to the information on the ammunition box before you shoot
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what should you do when siighting in a rifle
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fire the rifle from a solid bench rest
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what statement is true
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when hunting limit your shots to the most accurate range
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you are shooting at a moving target you estimate the length of lead necessary to hit the target you maintain that lead as you swing with the target you fire and continue to swing this method of shooting is called
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sustained lead
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which shotgun choke is most open
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cylinder
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why do hunters pattern a shotgun
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to select ammunition with the best performance
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you're shooting at a moving target you raise the shotgun and point where you think the target will be when the shot arrives
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snap shooting
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there are four standard Reisling firing positions which position is best for learning the fundamentals of shooting
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prone
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how far should you hold a handgun away from your body
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in arms length
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what is your dominant eye
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the eye you should use to aim a fire arm
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what is the steadiest rifle firing position
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Prone
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when pattering a shotgun what is a sufficient percent of pellets within a 30 inch circle
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at least 55% of the load with even distribution
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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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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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what is sight alignment
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The process of lining up a firearms rear and front sights
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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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all hunters should take several steps to prepare for each hunting trip which step would ensure that you take only legal game
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learn about your quarry
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which shot angle rarely results in a clean kill ruins a lot of meat and provides an animal the best opportunity to detect the hunter
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Head on
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a down animal appears to be dead what should you do before approaching this animal
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wait a short distance away watch for any rise and fall of the animals chest
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after field dressing game take steps to protect the meat one of the steps are
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Cover the body with cheesecloth to keep it clean
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you're walking quietly through and animals habitat you stop often to look and listen for game this hunting strategy is called what
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still hunting
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aside from being a good marksman what is key to making a clean kill
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patience
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what part of the game is the most effective place to shoot
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vital organs
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a down animal is still alive what should you do if you want to save the head for mounting
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shoot in the heart lung area
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to take game and minimize it suffering what should you know the of the animal you are hunting
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anatomy
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what type of arrowhead spears fish and secures them until landed with an attached line
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Fish point
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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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what is the only arrowhead that may be used for big game hunting
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Broadhead
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on way to shoot a bow is the bowsight aiming that did this method
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requires the ability to accurately judge distances
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arrows have plastic vanes or feathers that provide stability and accuracy in-flight what is the name of these vanes are feathers
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fletching
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which statement about broadheads is true
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dress game with great caution until you find all parts of the broadhead
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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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type of bow has limbs that curve away from the belly of the bow
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recurve bow
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most bowstrings have a small brass band to mark the correct position for knocking the arrow what is the name of this band
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nocking point
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when do bow sights work best
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when the distance is known
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what should be used to screw on broadheads
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specially designed wrenches
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The rear end of an arrow has a slotted plastic tip that snaps into the string and holds the arrow in place what is the name of the slotted tip
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nock
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what statement about muzzleloaders is true
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muzzleloaders are early firearms that are loaded from the open end
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The best anchor point for drawing a bow
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is determined through practice
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which part of a modern far I'm has the same function as the lock on a muzzleloader
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action
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what should you do if you need to haul your fire arm into a tree stand
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unload the firearm and open the action
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what should you do if you fall overboard into Coldwater
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try to reboard your boat even if it is swamped
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when should a firearm be unloaded
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when crossing a fence
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you're hunting with others which two factors are most important in choosing how to carry your firearm
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muzzle control and terrain
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Zone of fire in front of each hunter spans to about how many degrees
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45°
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there are several ways to carry firearm while hunting which carry is the best control
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two handed or ready carry
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there are several ways to carry a firearm which technique should you use when you need to fire quickly
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two handed or ready carry
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what is a hunter who drinks alcohol before or during the hunt most likely to have
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A hunting incident
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what is a symptom of hypothermia
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weak heartbeat
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you stumble in the field the barrel of your firearm gives into the ground before all the steps to check for in obstruction in the fire arm after pulling a muscle in a safe direction what is the next step
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unload the firearm
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there are four primary role as a firearm safety one of these rules is what
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keep your finger outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot
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when should a hunter wear a fall arrest system
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whenever the hunter is off the ground
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what is the best prevention against careless behavior when hunting
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self control
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four main causes of hunting incidents one of these causes is
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Hunter judgment mistakes
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many fatal firearm incident are reported each year what fraction of these incidents occur in the home
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more than half
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which is the safest device to use while climbing a tree or in a tree stand
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Full body harness
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which of the following is a key factor in making a clean kill
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shooting accurately
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you are carrying a firearm before crossing a fence the first thing you should do is
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unload the fire arm
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are four main causes of hunting incidents which causes most likely to lead to action two discharges and straight shots
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mechanical failure
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example of safe and ethical operation oven all-terrain vehicle is
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getting out of the vehicle before taking a shot
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what are the five stages of Hunter development
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Shooting stage, Limiting out stage, Trophy stage, Method stage, Sportsman stage
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hunters tend to pass through the five stages of development what is the focus during the shooting stage
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getting the shot off
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how can you show respect for other hunters
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by sharing your knowledge and skills with other hunters
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hunters tend to pass-through five stages of development what is the focus during the limiting out stage
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bagging the limit
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The rule of fair chase address
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how game may be take it
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how can you show respect for nonhunters
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by keeping firearms out of sight
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what do hunter ethics preserve
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The opportunity to hunt
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landowners often complain that hunters do what
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do not get permission to hunt
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how many people in the US hunt
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about 5% of the population
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hunting loses respect as a sport when hunters do what
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participate in hunting while ignoring the arguments of critics
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what are contour lines on a map
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show the elevation of the ground
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what are contour intervals on a map
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reveal how much vertical distance there is between each contour line
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what are contour lines that are sharply tapered
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indicate an uphill direction
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what are rounded contour lines
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indicate downhill direction
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how long can you survive without food
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about two weeks or more
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what is the true statement about dressing in layers
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Layers offers superior insulation
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you get lost and need a shelter what do you do first
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look for a natural shelter
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why should hunters wear daylight fluorescent orange clothing
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to be more visible to other hunters
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which of the following is a proper way to treat hypothermia
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replace wet clothing with dry clothing
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what is the correct treatment for 2nd° or 3rd° burns with open blisters
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wrap with a loose dry dressing
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how much water do you need a day
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2 to 4 quarts
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you get lost in extremely cold weather you are unable to start fire which of the following is the best way to survive
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wrapped up in a thermal foil blanket
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outdoors you drink plenty of water take frequent breaks and shed layers as you warm up these are steps to prevent what
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heat exhaustion
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planning a hunt that will involve strenuous physical activity well in advance of the hunt you should begin to do what
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get in shape
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which of the following describes a proper way to prepare for a hunting trip
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learn as much as you can about the hunting area before you arrive
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when you go on a hunting trip you should leave a hunting plan with someone you trust what information should be on the plan
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where you will be hunting and when you expect to return
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what do contour lines on a topographic map show
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elevation of the ground
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moving a victim with the back or neck injury should be left to professionals whenever possible if a victim must be pulled to safety what is the correct method
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move the victim length wise headfirst supporting the head and neck
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when should a hunter begin to get in shape for hunt
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well in advance of the hunt
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True North and magnetic north or not the same the difference between them is called what
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declination
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what is the correct treatment for shock
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keep the victim lying down loosen any restrictive clothing
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when you get lost and find yourself a survivor mode what are your priorities
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Shelter, fire, and signal
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what is the best way to purify water
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boiling
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what is the best way to treat a snake bite
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keep the victim calm take him or her to a hospital
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what is conservation
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to ensure the wise use and management of renewable resources
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what is preservation
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protecting or saving a resource
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which statement concerning rare, threatened, or endangered species is true
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The species are fully protected by law
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which of the following factors limits the potential production of wildlife
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disease
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to set hunting regulations wildlife managers monitor habitat conditions they also monitor what
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birth and death rates
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what can happen to carrying capacity
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it can be changed by nature or humans
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what five essential elements must be present to provide a proper habitat for wildlife
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food, water, cover, space, and arrangement
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what is the first step for both loading and unloading a firearm
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point the muzzle in a safe direction
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three hunters are walking side-by-side which of the following would be safe
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The hunter in the center uses trail carry
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four basic characteristics animals can be identified by
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movement, sounds, group behavior, and markings
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which statement about arrows are true
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an arrow is as deadly as a bullet
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what is the correct treatment for 1st° or second-degree burn with closed blisters
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immerse in coldwater
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how often should a firearm be cleaned to keep it in top condition
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after each use
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which statement is true about conservation versus preservation
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conservation favors hunters
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your skin is pale, cold, and clammy your pulse is rapid your breathing is shallow you feel fear what are the symptoms of
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shock
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what is a factor that has an impact on the far on his maximum projectile range
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altitude
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what is the first step to cleaning a firearm
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Point the muzzle in a safe direction
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what is the proper tool to use to clear an obstruction from your firearm
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a cleaning rod
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do you need to help a hunting companion with a deep, open chest wound. What should you do
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Cover the wound with the palm of your hand until a Band-Aid is located
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how can you show respect for natural resources
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by following the game laws and regulations
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to make sure a bullet action firearm is unloaded what must you check
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Open action and magazine
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what does H.E.L.P prefer to
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heat, escape, lessening , posture