primary objective of hunter education program is to _________.
produce knowledgeable responsible and involved hunters
Name three hunting related projects for which the federal aid in wildlife restoration act Pittman Robertson act provides funding for.
Hunter safety, land acquisition and habitat improvement
is NOT a source of hunter education
State highway department
state wildlife agencies, international hunter education Association, US Fish and Wildlife Service
Name 3 sources that ARE related to hunter education
Name 3 behaviors of responsible hunter
responsibility, safety skills, Knowledge and involovement (look in book for sure)
The three basic parts of modern firearm are
action, stock and barrel
know how to label parts of a bold action rifle (stop stock site trigger and muzzle)
draw a simple ‘stick riffle’ and label parts
the component in ammunition that ignites the gunpowder when struck by the firing pin is the ____________
primer
The action of a firearm is made up of the parts that do what? ___, ____,__, and ___
load, unload, fire and eject the cartridge or shotshell
label the indicated parts of the rifle and shotgun ammunition: bullet, gun powder, primer
draw and label
draw and label parts of a bullet
do the same for cartridge and for shotshell
List six types of firearm actions:
break, bolt, semi auto, single, lever and pump
The safety is located around the receiver of the fire arm and is a device that _____________
blocks the action to prevent accidental firing
the most accurate sight for a firearm is the _____
telescope
______ is a measure of related to the diameter of the boar and size of the shotshell designed for that bore
caliber
caliber
used to describe the size of a rifle bore in the size of cartridges designated for different bores
list the most common shotgun chokes
cylinder, improved cylinder, modified and full
Steel shot is _____
lighter then lead shot reducing velocity and distance, harder than lead keeping the pattern tighter and nontoxic, unlike lead which can be toxic to waterfowl
whether or not you’re able to make a kill a clean kill AND know at what distance your firearm could cause injury or death
Knowing your firearm’s range is critical as it allows you to determine _________
Why is it important to keep shotshell separated by size
a smaller gauge shotgun shell can slip past the chamber of a larger gauge and result in serious personal injury
Your firearm should be stored ______ in a _____ location and separate from _______
locked, safe, ammunition
In standard rifle shooting positions the steadiest is the ________position
prone
If you’re hunting small, fast close birds like dove or quail, the best choke selection would be _____ or ____ choke
cylinder or improved cylinder
When patterning a shotgun the goal is to produce a pattern of pellets with even ______ in a significant percentage of the _____ within a 30 inch circle (check with dad)
pattern, load
A common error when hunting birds with a shotgun is
Lowering the head and cheek to the stock of the shotgun
The design feature that causes a bullet to spiral which increases accuracy and distance is called _______
rifling
which shotgun shooting technique is best for beginning hunter and his preferred by pointing at a moving target and then moving fast past it and firing
swing-through
You should only use ammunition that exactly matches the caliber or gauge specifications marked on the block marked on the ________
barrel
Good marksmanship is _____
hitting your target accurately and consistently
____ ________ is the process of lining up rear and front sites with your target.
Sight alignment
To help you sturdy the rifle when you’re ready to shoot draw a deep breath and _________
exhale half of it
For the proper technique for pulling the trigger when shooting a rifle is to ________
squeeze the trigger slowly
It is critical that you know how about the game you are hunting because
only one sex of the game you’re hunting maybe legal, there may be protected species in the same area that you need to avoid shooting, it will increase your chance of success
List the four basic characteristics used for animal identification
Distinctive markings, Sounds, Movement, Group Behaviors
Unlike still hunting, stocking involves _____
following signs left by the animal
__________ is a hunting technique that involves a group of hunters who are spread out and move to push the game towards other hunters waiting at the end of the cover
Driving
A true sportsman that only strives to bring home the game he or she is seeking but also strive to ______ the quarry
inflict the minimal amount of suffering on animal
lungs, heart
The most effective place to shoot an animal is the vital organs which are the _________and the _________
__________ shot is the preferred shot for larger animals such as deer, elk and bear.
broadside
When approaching a downed deer or large animal you should _____
approach from above and behind the animal’s head and wait watch the chest cavity for movement
Once you are sure you’re quarry is dead you should immediately ___________it and then begin field dressing
tag
_______ would not contribute to meet spoiling
cold
Be sure you can label and indicate parts of a muzzleloader: especially (Patch box, frizzen, cock and nipple)
practice drawing and labeling
________ is the only type of powder that should be used in muzzleloaders
Black Powder
An unsafe practice when using a muzzleloader is
loading directly from horn flask or the container
How many charges should you load in a muzzleloader at a time
one charge
Name 3 common bow types
Long, Recurve,Compound
Be sure you can label the parts of the bow and arrow
Draw pic and practice labeling
______________ arrowheads are usually primarily for big game hunting
Broadhead
________________ is the process of placing the arrow shaft on the bow’s arrow rest and pulling the arrow back until the string snaps into the slot
Notching an arrow
A good safety rule to follow when shooting a bow is
release an arrow only when the path to the target & beyond is clear
store the firearm and ammunition together the check that the chamber in magazine or empty
to minimize the risk of a firearm incident in the home you should never ______
judgement mistakes, safety rule violations, lack of control and practice, medical failure/
Name the four main causes of hunting accidents
treat every firearm as if it’s loaded, ready to fire point in safe directions, look at range and beyond, keep finger off trigger
list the four primary rules of firearm safety
should keep the gun pointed up and front
if three hunters are walking side-by-side the hunter in the center should keep the gun pointed _____or _____
if three hunters are walking in single File it is acceptable for the hunter in the middle to use the ________
cradle carry
place the gun on the other side of the fence with muzzle pointed away from you and then cross
If crossing a fence will hunting alone you should _____
25-40, 45 degrees
Hunter should be placed spaced ______yards apart and each should have a zone a fire of ______degrees in front
enhance your chance of successful
consuming alcohol during or before the hunt does NOT _______________________
impair coordination, increase your chance of hunting incident and affects your judgment
consuming alcohol during or before the hunt DOES _______, ________ and ____________
safety harness
____ _____ should be worn at all times while climbing a tree stand
to limit the profits of sporting sports good sporting goods manufacturers
What is NOT a reason for establishing hunting laws
doing the right thing when no one else is watching-even when doing the wrong thing is legal”
Accourding to Aldo Leopold, the father of wildlife management, “ethical behavior is
renewable resources can replenish themselves indefinitely
wildlife conservation ensures that
harvest illegal game animals or non-game animals
it is critical at hunters are able to identify wildlife correctly so they that they don’t mistakenly _________
you should haul up the unloaded firearm after you have secured yourself in the stand
to get your firearm into an elevated stand safely ____________________
personal flotation device
When hunting from a boat it is necessary to always were a _____ _______ _________
to limit hunting methods and equipment, to set rules on how hunters take game, to limit harvesting and avoid hunting during nesting in meeting seasons to
3 reasons why there are hunting laws
meat and usable parts of the game harvested
A responsible and ethical hunter would not waste
out of sight when not hunting
A responsible hunter keeps firearms
sportsman
There are 5 distinct stages of development that most hunters will experience. The most responsible and ethical is the _______ stage
limiting-out
In the _______-_____ stage success is determined by bagging the limit, which can cause hunters to take unsafe shots.
support organizations dedicated to improving habitat and managements efforts
to bring respect to the sport of hunting hunters can
natural resources but with no consumptive use of them
Wildlife preservation saves
space, arrangement, food, cover, and water
A habitat for wildlife must include
carrying capacity
______ ______ of a wildlife area is the number of animals that the habitat can support all year long
five list for factors that can limit wildlife populations
disease, parasite, predators, old age, starvation/
Funding ($) from hunting licenses help many game and non-game species recover from dwindling populations AND hunters play an important role supplying wildlife managers with needed information from the field
Hunting is an effective wildlife conservation tool because
Some species are protected by law from being hunted because
their numbers are small
habitat improvement or?? restocking
???Trapping and relocation animals is an example of the wildlife management practices
know how to set regulations and determine if other management practices are needed to conserve wildlife species
By continuously monitoring the birth rate and death rate of various species and the condition of their habitat, wildlife managers
support organizations dedicated to improving habitat and managements efforts
to bring respect to the sport of hunting, hunters can
be ready, know your location, prepare for safety, tell others
4 things to do when preparing for a hunting trip
where and with whom you intend to hunt with, specific directions on the route to your destination and when you expect to return
When leaving for a hunting trip the number of game you plan to kill is NOT important. These things are part of a smart hunting plan:
The most important clothing choice is fluorescent orange clothing
What color is the safest choice for clothing?
several layers of clothing instead of one heavy article of clothing AND wear wool
If dressing for cold weather conditions you should
magnetic north
when laid on a map, a compass needle points to
/the five primary “requirements for survival are
shelter, water, food, starting a fire, signaling for help
3 fires evenly spaced or 3 shots, or 3 blasts of a whistle
the international emergency signals for distress are
direct pressure to the wound
Bleeding should be controlled by applying
don’t hunt alone, don’t panic if you get lost, take enough food and water, tell someone when you plan on coming back
List four of the 8 rules of survival that every hunter should following:
staying dry AND dressing properly
hypothermia can be prevented by
not try to straighten the limb but splint the limb the way you found it
what should you do if hunting companion breaks a leg and no medical help is steadily available
drinking plenty of fluids
heat exhaustion can be prevented by