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Hunter Education
Hunter Education Course Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the three main parts of a firearm? | Stock, action, barrel |
| What is the muzzle of the firearm? | The end of the barrel where the projectile (bullet or shot) exits. |
| What are the four basic components of a rifle cartridge? | Case, primer, gunpowder, projectile (bullet) |
| What is the basic components of shotgun ammunition? | Case (shell), primer, gunpowder, wad, projectile (shot or slug) |
| What are the two main differences between the rifle and shotgun? | The barrel & type of ammunition used |
| Explain how the rifle barrel differs from the shotgun barrel. | Rifle barrel: thick walls with spiraling grooves cut into the bore (called rifling). Shotgun barrel: thin & smooth (to allow the shot and wad to glide down the barrel without friction) |
| What purpose does the rifling (lands & grooves) in a rifle barrel serve? | Puts a spiral spin that keeps the bullet, point first. It also increases accuracy and distance. |
| A .22 caliber long rifle bullet can travel how far? | A mile or more. |
| An 8-inch paper plate is the standard target for establishing deer hunting accuracy. An 8-inch target is about the same size as what on the deer? | The vital area on a deer (heart & lungs). |
| When shooting a rifle, the trigger squeeze should be... | Slow & steady |
| What are the three factors that contribute to spoiled meat? | Heat, moisture & dirt |
| What field carry provides the best control of the firearm? | Two-handed or "ready" carry. |
| When three hunters are walking in a single file line, can the lead (front) hunter use a shoulder carry? | No as the muzzle would be pointed towards the hunter in the back. |
| You should _________ your firearm before crossing an obstacle such as a fence. | "Unload" your firearm. |
| What is 'hunter ethics'? | Doing the right thing; it covers behavior that has to do with issues of fairness, respect and responsibility not covered by laws. While hunting laws preserve wildlife, ethics preserve the hunter's opportunity to hunt. |
| Why is a hunt plan an important part of your survival preparation? | Because it tells where you will be hunting and in the event you do not return home, It will help a rescue team find you. It has specific information on where you are hunting, back-up plans and the route taken to get there. |
| What clothing (fabric/material) should you never wear hiking, especially during a cold and wet season? | Cotton (remember: cotton kills) |
| Remember this acronym when you find yourself lost in the wilderness. | S.T.O.P. |
| What do the letters in the acronym S.T.O.P. stand for? | Stop, Think, Observe, Plan |
| What are your immediate priorities in a survival situation in order of importance? | 1. Shelter (to include fire) 2. Signal 3. Water 4. The last is Food |
| Scenario: Your fingers are cold and possibly have frost bite. You know rubbing the area to warm it is a bad idea should you have frost bite. What should you do? | Warm the area slowly. Placing your hands in the pit of your arms for body heat is one good option. (Rubbing causes tissue damage) |
| What is the best way to stop a cut from bleeding? | Apply direct pressure to the cut and hold tight. |
| The international emergency sign for distress is... | three of any signal: three blasts on a whistle, three flashes with a mirror, three fires evenly spaced or three shots fired from a gun (which would sound like hunting season fired during the day). |
| What is the first thing you should do when you find yourself lost in the wilderness? | STOP moving (the second is THINK) |
| The term "conservation" means what? | The wise use of natural resources. |
| The term "preservation" means what? | No use of natural resources. |
| What is the greatest threat to wildlife? | The loss of habitat. |
| What are the five parts of habitat? | 1. Food 2. Water 3. Cover 4. Space 5. Arrangement |
| The term 'carrying capacity' is described as? | The number of animals the habitat can support all year long. |
| Where on the firearm would you look to find the proper caliber or gauge of ammunition for that firearm? | On the barrel (often on the left side of the barrel; when not there, then on the right side) |
| How should you safely transport a hunting firearm in a vehicle? | 1. Unloaded 2. Inside a firearm case |
| Every firearm should be treated as if it were... | Loaded |
| Which direction should you point the muzzle on a firearm? | The safest direction. |
| The safety on a firearm is a mechanical device that... | Can fail and should not be trusted. (Always use your firearm safety but we don't rely on it because mechanical devices can fail. This is why you always point your gun in a safe direction) |
| The safest way to store firearms & ammunition is... | 1. Separately 2. Locked |
| When picking up a firearm, you should always first point it in the safest direction, then... | Open the action & check that the firearm is unloaded. |
| When hunting in a group, a good safety tip is to discuss and know where everyone can safely shoot. This is called what? | Zone of Fire |
| What is the steadiest position for shooting? | Prone (lying down) |
| An important safety rule is: "Be sure of your target and ____________________________" | ...what is in front of it and beyond it. (Be sure of your target & what is in front of it & beyond it) |
| Under most conditions, how long can a person live without water? | About three days. |
| Hunters should dress appropriately for the field which includes dressing in layers and hiking boots. To be seen by other hunters, they should also wear what for safety? | Hunter orange |
| In Idaho, most of the money for wildlife management comes from what source? | The sale of hunting & fishing licenses and tags. |
| When hunting big game animals, which part of the animal's body should you aim at for a quick, clean kill? | The vital organs (heart and lung area) |
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