Hunter's Safety Quizzes

Within a firearm, a burning material creates pressure to force the bullet or shot out of the barrel. What is this burning material?

The basic components of cartridges and shotshells are similar. Shot pellets and a bullet are examples of which basic component?

What is the main difference between centerfire and rimfire ammunition?

What type of shotgun pellets are allowed for waterfowl hunting in the U.S.?

When a rifle fires, a sequence of events takes place. After the firing pin strikes the primer, what is the next event in the sequence?

Which statement is true about fully-automatic firearms?

A firearm safety:

Which type of firearm sight is simple, inexpensive, and standard on most handguns?

A 20-gauge shell is placed in a 12-gauge shotgun. What is the danger?

For safety, a firearm should be stored:

hitting the target accurately and consistently

what you see when a firearm's sights are aligned correctly with the target

is the eye you should use to aim a firearm

fire the rifle from a solid bench rest

follow through

Prone

improved cylinder and modified

the distance you expect to be from your quarry

Bring the stock all the way up to your cheek and then back to your shoulder.

swing-through

Which statement about muzzleloaders is true?

What kind of powder can cause serious injury if used in a muzzleloader?

Which of the following describes safe handling of a muzzleloader?

Which type of bow has straight limbs that form an arc when strung?

Which type of bow has a rifle-like stock that shoots bolts or short arrows?

It is safe to shoot an arrow when the target is:

You nock an arrow with the bow parallel to the ground. The cock feather should be pointing:

Which statement about broadheads is true?

One way of shooting a bow is the bowsight aiming method. This method:

Arrows have plastic vanes or feathers that provide stability and accuracy in flight. What is the name for these vanes or feathers?

There are four primary rules of firearm safety. One of these rules is:

You remove a firearm from its storage location in your home. How should you handle the firearm?

There are several ways to carry a firearm while hunting. Which carry gives the best control?

You are hunting with others. Which two factors are most important in choosing how to carry your firearm?

You are carrying a firearm. Before crossing a fence, the first thing you should do is:

You stumble in the field. The barrel of your firearm dips into the ground. You follow the steps to check for an obstruction in the firearm. After pointing the muzzle in a safe direction, what is the NEXT step?

What is the first step for both loading and unloading a firearm?

You are hunting in a group. It is safe for you to shoot in the area called the:

What should be worn at all times while climbing a tree or in a tree stand?

What is the recommended method for attaching a haul line to a firearm?

Some hunting behaviors are governed by hunting laws. Other behaviors have to do with ethics. Which of the following behaviors is a LEGAL issue rather than an ethical issue?

How can you show respect for other hunters?

How would a responsible hunter show respect for a landowner?

How can you show respect for non-hunters?

Hunters tend to pass through five stages of development. What is the focus during the limiting-out stage?

Firearm incidents, rough terrain, climate extremes, and getting lost are examples of:

When you go on a hunting trip, you should leave a hunting plan with someone you trust. What information should the plan include?

You are planning a hunt that will involve strenuous physical activity. Well in advance of the hunt, you should begin to:

Choose the true statement about dressing in layers.

What is the hunter's most important item of clothing?

What do contour lines on a topographic map show?

After spending several hours outdoors, your skin is dry, hot, and flushed. Your pupils are dilated. You have a rapid, weak pulse. Your breathing is shallow. These are symptoms of:

What is the best way to treat a snakebite?

What is the number one cause of outdoor fatalities?

What is the international emergency signal for distress?

Which statement is true about conservation versus preservation?

What five essential elements must be present to provide a proper habitat for wildlife?

What is the hunter's role in wildlife conservation?

One way to help keep animals and habitats healthy is to make sure the number of animals never exceeds the habitat's carrying capacity. This is the job of:

Wild animals are commonly divided into groups with similar characteristics. The two categories used for mammals are:

How often should a firearm be cleaned to keep it in top condition?

A person with a broken leg must be moved. How should the broken leg be handled?

Three factors contribute to spoiled meat after game is harvested. One of these factors is:

You get lost in extremely cold weather. You are unable to start a fire. Which of the following is the best way to survive?

Hunters reduce surplus wildlife populations. Hunters play an additional role in wildlife management by:

What are the basic parts of ammunition?

Which type of bullet is recommended for rifles with a tubular magazine?

Which of the following is the best way to make sure you have the proper ammunition for your firearm?

You shoot a deer. You do not see it go down. How long should you wait before trailing the deer?

What is the only arrowhead that may be used for big game hunting?

Which type of bow uses wheels and cables, and is the most popular bow for hunting and target shooting?

Which statement about arrows is true?

One way of shooting a bow is the instinctive aiming method. What is true about this method?

What should be used to screw on broadheads?

There are four main causes of hunting incidents. Which cause is most likely to lead to mistaking another person for game?

You need to clear an obstruction from your firearm. What is the proper tool to use?

To take game and minimize its suffering, you must know the ______ of the animal you are hunting.

Why should hunters wear daylight fluorescent orange clothing?

Clothing can affect your ability to perform safely and responsibly. How should you choose your clothes for a hunting trip?

Which of the following is a symptom of hypothermia?

When should a hunter wear a fall-arrest system?

How is a single-shot firearm different from a repeating firearm?

Which part of the firearm loads, fires, and ejects shells or cartridges?

______ is a term that describes the size of a rifle or handgun bore. This term also describes the size of cartridges used with different bores.

Which factor has a significant impact on a firearm's maximum projectile range?

Many fatal firearm incidents are reported each year. What fraction of these incidents occur in the home?

A telescopic sight (or scope):

Each rifle or handgun is designed to be used with a specific type of:

There are four primary rules of firearm safety. One of these rules is:

What is good marksmanship?

Aldo Leopold is the father of wildlife management. He once defined ethical behavior as doing the right thing when no one else is watching, even when:

What group sets hunting regulations in most states?

When you go on a hunting trip, you should leave a hunting plan with someone you trust. What information should the plan include?

You are getting ready to carry a firearm on a boat. What is the first step you should take?

A hunter is planning a strategy for identifying and tracking quarry. To develop an effective strategy, this hunter needs to understand the animal's:

Which of the following describes safe handling of a firearm?

Why should you aim with your dominant eye?

You are shooting a muzzleloader. A hang fire happens. What should you do?

Which of the following is a key factor in making a clean kill?

A hunter may have allergies, asthma, a heart condition, excess weight, or poor physical conditioning. These conditions:

What resource can best help you learn about the terrain in a particular area before you arrive?

There are several ways to carry a gun. The trail carry:

What is sight alignment?

Sighting-in a rifle helps the shooter:

Which of the following is a factor in determining a zone-of-fire?

Bowhunters should avoid _______ shots, because the vital areas are protected by bone from this angle.

When patterning a shotgun, what is a sufficient percentage of pellets within a 30-inch circle?

Hunters tend to pass through five stages of development. What is the focus during the shooting stage?

Hunters tend to pass through five stages of development. What is the focus during the method stage?

You need to haul your firearm into a tree stand. What is the first step you should take?

What is one DISADVANTAGE of hunting from an elevated stand?

While outdoors, you drink plenty of water, take frequent breaks, and shed layers as you warm up. These are steps to prevent:

Don't panic if you get lost. Never leave camp without fire-starting equipment. Always bring a map and compass. Always tell someone where you are going. These are:

You get lost and need shelter. What should you do first?

How much water do you need each day?

A compass always points to:

Why must you learn to recognize key characteristics of the animal you're hunting?

A hunter is right-handed. When shooting a shotgun, this hunter should:

Most bowstrings have a small brass band to mark the correct position for nocking the arrow. What is the name for this band?

One way of shooting a bow is the instinctive aiming method. What is true about this method?