Hunter Ed Q&A

hunter Ed answers and questions There are four primary rules of firearm safety, what is one of this? Point the muzzle in a safety direction Which of this is one of the firearm safety rules? Point your gun at something you intended to shoot In addition to teaching firearm and hunting safety why is hunter education Important? It promotes responsible hunter behavior Which of these describes a responsible hunter ? waits for a clean kill before shooting State wildlife agencies receive federal aid for hunting related projects. which agency provides this aid? U.S. Fish and wildlife service What are the basics parts of ammunition? Case, primer, powder, and projectile Each rifle or handgun is designed to be used with a specific type of ? cartridge What is the main difference between centerfire and rimfire ammunition ? Rim fire primer is in the rim of the casing choose the true statement about steel shot versus lead shot? Steel shot weights about one-third less than lead shot which type of firearm sight is simple, inexpensive, and standard on most of the handguns? open Which part of the firearm loads, fires, and ejects shells or cartridges? action To become a proficient archer one must practice and develop what important skill? Distance- judging proper bow selection and fit are essential for what ? Maximum accuracy and performance which arrow points kill by shock and may be used when hunting small game animals, such as rabbits and squirrels ? Blunt points what bow rating is recommended for a mechanical or expandable arrow point ? 50 pounds or more what should arrow spine strength be matched to ? draw weight what might happen if an arrow is too short for the bow ? it could slip off the bow what is one special challenges that sets bow hunting apart from rifle hunting ? Bowhunting is done at closer range than rifle hunting in deciding whether to use a right-or-left handed bow what is the determining factor ? your dominant eye draw weight refers to which weight ? weight the archer pulls which of the following is true about arrow points? arrows can be fitted with a variety of points what is the term for an arrow's stiffness? spine the recurve bow differs from the longbow in that it has limbs that are what ? shorter which arrow points are best for shooting bag targets, foam targets, or grass -type targets ? bullet and field points what is an arrow that has not been properly matched to your bow unlikely to do ? fly correctly or accurately what are three essential accessories ? armguard , finger protection, and quiver what item attaches to the bowstring to improve accuracy by giving a consistent anchor point each time the bowstring is drawn? kisser button the compound bow can reduce draw weight by 50 percent or more due to what feature? wheels and camps a bowfishing point is designed specifically to penetrate which type of fish ? Rough if spine strength is matched to the bow's draws weight what will minimized during flight ? bending Archer's paradox 1/5 what is it called when bending occurs when an arrow is released from the bow ? which bows can often be adjusted for both draw length and draw weight ? compound bow which arrows points have small protruding wire springs (grabbing Hooks) on the point to prevent the arrow from dissapiring when shot into ground cover ? judo points what is another term for an arrow's resistance to bending ? spine how should your bow arm be helt? parallel to the ground which factor most influences the choices of arrow points ? it's purpose what happens if your arrows are too lightly or heavily spined for your bow ? the archer's paradox movement are extreme why has it become more important to use a crossbow cocking aid? crossbow draw weight have become heavier how does a crossbow arrow compare to a conventional arrow? it is shorter and lighter which of the following describes the latch on a crossbow? it captures the string when the crossbow is cooked and holds the string in place until it's released by the trigger how do the limbs on a recurve crossbow differ from the limbs on a compound crossbow ? the recurve crossbow's limbs are longer what type of bow has a stock that is similar to a firearm and shoots shorter arrows ? crossbow what is the correct way to cock a crossbow manually ? use all four fingers on both hands what happens if the diameter of a crossbow arrow is to large for the grooved track in the barrel? crossbow might dry-fire which part of the crossbow holds the arrow in the track until the trigger is squeezed ? arrow retention sprig what are the two most common types of crossbow ? Compound and recurve which statement about crossbows is false ? a crossbow shoots conventional arrows how does a hunter cock a crossbow using a cocking harness ? By pulling on the wrist straps or handles while standing up how do you know the minimum arrow size that can be shit from your crossbow ? by checking the owners manual which part of the crossbow is designed to prevent the arrow from releasing accidentally ? safety why do many hunters choose a recurve crossbow instead of a compound crossbow ? the recurve crossbow is simpler what is an advantage of hunting with a crossbow ? the crossbow design make it easier for firs-timers to gain confidence what is the recommended way to uncock a crossbow ? shooting an arrow from the cocked crossbow into a safe backstop which of the following broadheads offers a more consistent flight for a crossbow arrow ? mechanical broadheads which part of a modern firearm has the same function as the lock on a muzzleloader ? action what kind of powder can cause serious injury if used in a muzzleloader? smokeless powder what do you call the corrosive buildup of black powder residue ? fouling the muzzle of a firearm barrel is where the ? projectile exits which of these is not a type of projectile used in a muzzleloader ? bolt which statement about muzzleloaders is true Muzzleloaders are early firearms that are loaded from the open end. black powder or a synthetic substitute 2/5 What powder is the the only kind that should be used in the muzzleloader? what should be used to clean your muzzleloaders? hot water the part of a muzzleloader rifle that fits against your shoulder is the ? butt what are the three types of projectiles used in muzzleloaders ? round balls, bullets, and shot after shooting, a muzzleloader must be cleaned to prevent ? fouling what is true about using a round ball for a projectile in a muzzleloader ? round balls are used mainly for target practice what is your initial goal when you sight-in a bow ? a grouping anywhere on the target from which distance is it best to practice in order to increase your accuracy in the field ? unknown you are sighting-in a crossbow. what will give you more stability? using a shooting bench wear eye and ear protection when shooting a muzzleloader which of the following describes safe handling of a muzzleloader? always point the muzzle in a safe direction you nock an arrow with the bow parallel to the ground. the cock feather should be pointing? straight up one way of shooting a bow is the bow sight aiming method. this method? requires the ability to accurately judge distance why should you aim with your dominant eye? to increase your accuracy what should you check before choosing a firearm for hunting ? it meets the state legal projectile requirements what is the sight picture ? what you see when a firearm's sights are aligned correctly with the target sighting -in a rifle means ? adjusting the sights to hit a target at a specific range what is the term for continuing to squeeze the trigger after the bullet fires? follow through which shotgun choke is the most open? cylinder (unchoked) you point a shotgun at a moving target.you swing the gun faster than the target is moving so that the muzzle passes the target. then you fire. this method of shooting is called? swing-through how should you hold a handgun for maximum accuracy ? high on the grip with two hands what type of eye protection should you wear when shooting a firearm ? shooting glasses with high-impact lenses what process will help adjust your sights to hit the bull's-eye consistently ? sighting-in what hunting position work best for taking practice shots ? sitting and kneeling why should you make sure the string serving is centered before you shoot a crossbow ? to group your arrows consistently what is a safe way to unload a muzzleloader ? Fire it into a backstop. most bowstrings have a small brass band to mark the correct position for knocking the arrow. what is the name for this band ? nocking point one way of shooting a bow is the instinctive aiming method. what is true about this method ? this method takes longer to perfect than the bow sight method Why is good marksmanship important? Good marksmanship is critical for a clean kill. what should be true about any firearm you choose to use for hunting ? has enough power to kill the game quickly and effectively what is sighting alignment ? the process of lining up a firearm's rear and front sights sighting -in a rifle helps the shooter ? determine problems with firing technique 3/5 which of the following is one of the four standard rifle-firing positions ? prone which two shotgun chokes are best for hunting small, fast, close birds? improved cylinder and modified what is the correct way to shoulder a shotgun? bring the stock all the way up to your cheek and then back to your shoulder when firing a handgun, how far should you hold it from your body? at arm length's why should you use ear protection when shooting a firearm ? to prevent permanent hearing loss when sighting-in a bow, if your arrows are grouping below and to the right of the bull's-eye, how should you move your front sight? down and right what type of target is the best choice for deer hunting practice ? 3d deer what type of arrowheads should you use to sight-in your crossbow? practice points that weight the same as the broadheads you will hunt with which of the following describes safe handling of a muzzleloader ? always point the muzzle in a safe direction the best anchor point for drawing a bow? is determined through practice in hunting, it is important to know which eye is dominant, your dominant eye? is the eye you should use to aim a firearm what legal requirements must you consider when selecting a firearm for hunting ? caliber or gauge when sighting-in rifle ? fire the rifle from a solid bench rest there are four standard rifle-firing positions. choose the steadiest ? prone which shotgun choke is best for hunting a large, slow bird, such as a turkey? full when you shoulder your shotgun, what part of your body should fit snugly against the stock? cheek what parts of your body should have protection whenever you shoot any firearm? ears and eyes what type of arrow point is best for practicing in the field on dead tree stumps or other objects? judo you're ready to shoot a crossbow. you take a deep breath. what should you do next ? exhale half-way You are shooting a muzzleloader. A hang fire happens. What should you do? keep the gun pointed downrange when do bow sights work the best ? when the distance is known what is good marksmanship? hitting the target accurately and consistently You are shooting a rifle or handgun. What is the best way to pull the trigger for an accurate shot? apply slow,steady pressure until the gun fires a hunter is right-handed. when shooting a shotgun this hunter should? bring the left foot slightly forward what should you do when cocking a crossbow ? draw the string back along the barrel to the latch which of the following is a building block of good marksmanship? practice there are four standard rifle-firing positions. which one provides the least support? standing you are shooting at a moving target. you raise the shotgun and point where you think the target will be when the shot arrives. this shooting method is called ? snap-shooting you walked quietly through an animal's habitat. you stop often to look and listen for game. this hunting strategy is called still hunting 4/5 What part of the game animal is the most effective place to shoot? vital organs what is the preferred rifle shot for larger game animals, such as elk or bear? broadside you shoot a deer. you do not see it go down. how long should you wait before trailing the deer? half an hour what is the number-one cause of spoiled meat? heat 5/5