SC Hunter's Education

The gauge or caliber of a firearm is stamped on the__________ a. inside of the chamber b. end of the butt pad c. side of the stock d. side of the barrel

One of the 10 Commandments of Firearm Safety is to__________ a. close the action when crossing a fence b. treat every firearm with the respect due a loaded gun c. always point the muzzle up in the air d. keep firearm actions closed when traveling in a car

The preferred arrowhead for big game hunting is the__________ a. broadhead b. plastic tip c. field point d. poison dart

The three main parts of a modern firearm are__________ a. sight, action, and barrel b. stock, trigger, and muzzle c. trigger, barrel, and magazine d. stock, action, and barrel

The purpose of the action of a firearm is to__________ a. help control the muzzle b. store ammunition c. load, fire, and eject the ammunition d. support the trigger guard and trigger

A firearm is a mechanical device that uses pressure from _________ to force a projectile through and out of a metal tube. a. compressed air b. an explosion c. burning powder d. a steel rod

Hunter Education is required__________ a. when you hunt alone b. before anyone can hunt in South Carolina c. only for those who are hunting large game animals d. for those born after June 30, 1979 to obtain a South Carolina hunting license

What are the basic components of rifle and shotgun ammunition? a. case, powder, wad, and slug b. case, primer, powder, and projectile c. case, powder, projectile, and wad d. case, powder, projectile, and shot

Pulling the trigger causes the __________ to strike and explode the primer in the base of the cartridge or shotshell. a. wad b. firing pin c. gunpowder d. slug

Before cleaning a firearm, you should first__________ a. take the safety off b. have all cleaning supplies stored away c. make sure the firearm is unloaded d. get your fingerprints off the barrel

Which of the following is considered small game? a. bear b. deer c. turkey d. squirrel

The choke is_________ a. found on a rifle b. the tube that stores our ammunition c. what determines the shot spread at a specific distance d. how we feel when we miss our target

What type of choke has the tightest constriction? a. modified b. full c. cylinder d. improved cylinder

Which is not one of the 10 Commandments of Firearm Safety? a. use your scope to identify your game b. keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction c. be sure of your target and what lies beyond it d. treat every firearm with the respect due a loaded gun

What is a hunter's role in wildlife conservation? a. share the experience with others b. eliminate unhealthy and elderly animals c. help control wildlife populations at a healthy balance for the habitat d. help focus attention on threatened and endangered wildlife

The difference in the ignition of a rimfire and centerfire cartridge is__________ a. type of case b. kind of powder c. location of the primer d. the bullet

Conservation is best defined as__________ a. using our resources wisely b. not using our resources c. doing the right thing d. saving wildlife

The Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act (Pittman-Robertson Act) funds wildlife management, hunter education, and public target ranges by placing an excise tax on__________ a. hunting clothes b. camping equipment c. boats and ATVs d. firearms, ammunition, and archery equipment

Which of the following is not a safe ATV practice? a. wearing a helmet b. wearing gloves/goggles c. riding without passengers d. riding on public roads

When someone attempts to hand you a firearm, you should: a. hold it by the stock only b. ask if the safety is on c. ask him/her to open the action and make sure it is unloaded d. remove the magazine

Your dominant eye is__________ a. the eye that identifies game b. the eye that always remains closed c. the eye you should use for aiming d. neither eye because both eyes are dominant

One advantage of hunting from an elevated stand is that__________ a. you have little room for movement b. you are exposed to cold and wind c. the risk of injury from falling is increased d. the ground provides a good backstop

You should keep a muzzle pointed__________ a. toward others b. in a safe direction c. at your feet d. in front of you

For a clean kill, the most effective shots are delivered to an animal's__________ a. head b. forelegs c. stomach d. vital organs

Three factors that contribute to bacteria growth, which cause meat to spoil, are heat, dirt, and__________ a. insects b. fumes c. wind d. moisture

Ethics are__________ a. found in the state rules and regulations b. issues of fairness and respect not covered by the law c. good ideas d. defined by federal law

Zone-of-fire is__________ a. an area in which a hunter can shoot safely b. the distance a bullet or shot can travel c. a dry area that may catch fire easily d. an open hunting area

Wildlife habitat components are__________ a. the same for all wildlife b. abundant in urban areas c. food, water, cover, space, and arrangement d. important to young animals only

The number one factor in meat spoilage is__________ a. moisture b. dirt c. heat d. insects

The biggest threat to wildlife today is__________ a. loss of habitat b. harsh weather c. predators d. too many people hunting

Carrying capacity is defined as__________ a. the amount of water one cup will hold b. the number of animals an area can support throughout the year c. how much weight an ATV can carry d. how much weight you can carry

The four main causes of hunting incidents are__________ a. hunter judgement mistakes, safety rule violations, lack of control and practice, and mechanical failure b. hunter judgement mistakes, weather, safety rule violations, and mechanical failure c. safety rule violations, lack of control and practice, mechanical failure, and lack of game knowledge d. lack of control and practice, mechanical failure, aggressive game, and hunter judgement mistakes

Field dressing game means__________ a. skinning the game b. wrapping the game in a protective cloth c. removing the internal organs (entrails) d. putting the game on ice

Clean kill means__________ a. shooting at game with a clean firearm b. hitting the game in a vital area for an instant kill c. hitting close to the target d. missing the target

The first thing you do when you pick up a firearm is__________ a. keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction b. make sure the action is empty c. see if the trigger will pull d. see what kind of firearm it is

When you store firearms and ammunition at home, you should__________ a. store them together in your locked gun cabinet b. unload firearms and keep the ammunition nearby c. store ammunition and firearms separately locked away d. make them easy to get from anywhere

You are hunting deer on an either sex day. You hear movement in the bushes. You should: a. shoot where the movement is b. run toward the bushes and get ready c. wait to positively identify your target d. shoot twice just in case the first one misses

The safest way to transport a firearm in a vehicle is__________ a. with the action open and ammunition in the magazine b. loaded with the safety off c. loaded with the safety on d. unloaded and cased

Which is not considered a firearm safety practice? a. treat every firearm with the respect due a loaded gun b. keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction c. keep firearms in the gun rack when in a vehicle d. be sure of your target and what lies beyond it

When hunting, the safety should be taken off only when: a. you identify your target and you are going to shoot b. you think you hear game c. you think you will not be fast enough if game appears d. you get to the place you want to hunt

Before handing a firearm to someone: a. open the action b. hand it to them with the rear stock toward them c. pull the trigger d. tell them the safety is on

When climbing into a tree stand, firearms should be: a. carried on your shoulder b. ready to shoot c. wrapped up to prevent scratches d. pulled up on a rope after you are seated, unloaded with the muzzle pointing down

Responsible hunters will practice target shooting so that they: a. can brag about how good they are b. can make one-shot clean kills c. can shoot from long distances d. can shoot with their eyes closed

Which is not a priority for outdoor survival? a. snack b. fire c. signal d. shelter

The ammunition for a muzzleloader is loaded__________ a. from the rear of the action b. into the percussion cap c. into the horn of the muzzleloader d. from the muzzle end of the barrel

It is critical that hunters are able to identify wildlife correctly so that they don't mistakenly__________ a. confuse horns with antlers b. harvest illegal game animals or non-game animals c. confuse cloven hooves with cud chewers d. confuse meat-eating animals with those that eat meat and plants

Hunting laws are designed to___________ a. never change b. deplete populations c. remove the concept of fair chase d. protect game by establishing hunting seasons

The safest color to wear while hunting is__________ a. bright red b. camouflage c. dark brown d. fluorescent orange

When sighting-in a rifle, you__________ a. adjust the sights to hit a target at a specific range b. change open sights for a telescopic sight c. look down the barrel to see what is ahead d. aim at cans sitting on a post

One of the main differences between a rifle and a shotgun is the rifle__________ a. has a longer barrel b. has rifling in the barrel c. does not have a safety d. is more dangerous because it shoots one bullet

The four standard positions for rifle firing are__________ a. sitting, crouching, standing, and kneeling b. kneeling, squatting, prone, and sitting c. crouching, standing, sitting, and prone d. prone, standing, kneeling, and sitting

What should you do with your gun before crossing fences or other obstacles? a. lean it against the fence or obstacle b. unload it c. throw it on the ground d. sling it over your shoulder

When hunting in a boat, it is best to wear__________ a. waders b. a camouflage jacket c. a safety harness d. a personal flotation device (life jacket)

Three groups that are divided based on their opinions related to hunting are__________ a. non-hunters, hunters, and anti-hunters b. reporters, game wardens, and teachers c. biologists, veterinarians, and zookeepers d. youngsters, adults, and teenagers

What are the most common action types in modern firearms? a. compound, auto, break, fixed, and detachable b. semi-automatic, pump, bolt, break, and lever c. flintlock, matchlock, and percussion cap d. pump, compound, levers, and bolt

The three big game animals in South Carolina are__________ a. deer, bear, and turkey b. deer, bear, and wild hogs c. deer, coyotes, and wild hogs d. deer, bear, and coyotes

In South Carolina, antlerless deer must be tagged__________ a. between the hooves of the feet b. through the hamstring of the rear leg c. in the jawbone d. in the ear

What is the most important information that should be included in your hunting plan? a. specific location and when you expect to return b. general location c. list of your hunting gear d. names of people you hunt with

What are three ways to signal for help? a. signal three times with a gun, whistle, or mirror b. signal twice with a gun, whistle, or mirror c. build a bonfire, light a flare, and mark an "X" on the ground d. yell three times, mark an "X" on ground, and shoot once

Hypothermia is a condition where__________ a. the body gets overheated b. the body loses heat, decreasing your body temperature c. your skin becomes pale and clammy d. you lose feeling in your fingers and toes