Hunters Ed Practice

25 July 2022
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Choose the true statement about steel shot versus lead shot.
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Steel shot weighs about one-third less than lead shot.
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To make sure a bolt-action firearm is unloaded, you must check the:
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open action and magazine
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Which of the following is the best way to make sure you have the proper ammunition for your firearm?
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Match the information on the firearm's barrel to the information on the cartridge or shotshell before you shoot.
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When sighting-in a rifle:
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fire the rifle from a solid bench rest
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You're ready to shoot a rifle. You should draw a deep breath and then:
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exhale halfway
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There are four standard rifle firing positions. Which position is best for learning the fundamentals of shooting?
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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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Why do hunters pattern their shotguns?
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to select ammunition with the best performance
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You walk 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 is the number one cause of spoiled meat
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heat
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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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Which of the following is a factor in determining a zone-of-fire?
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the game being hunted
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What is the recommended method for attaching a haul line to a firearm?
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Tie it to the sling
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Most hunters would agree that certain hunting behaviors are ethical. Certain behaviors are unethical. Other behaviors are in a gray area, and each hunter must make a personal choice. Which of the following behaviors is in the gray area?
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A hunter baits deer with corn or protein pellets.
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Hunters tend to pass through five stages of development. What is the focus during the method stage?
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the process of the hunt
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You get lost and need shelter. What should you do first?
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Look for a natural shelter.
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After spending several hours outdoors, your skin is pale and clammy. You feel weak and have muscle cramps. These are symptoms of:
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heat exhaustion