Sample Hunter Safety Test

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10 Question Hunter Safety Practice Test

Test your hunting knowledge with this 10 question hunter safety practice test.
You need to answer 8 out of 10 questions correctly to pass!

Question 1 of 10

Which of the following shotgun barrels has the smallest bore diameter?

10 gauge

12 gauge

16 gauge

20 gauge

When using muzzleloading firearms Fg, FFg, FFFg and FFFFg are examples of what?

Different types or sizes of ammunition

Different granulation sizes of black powder

Different types of firing mechanisms

Different barrel types or lengths

Which of the following shooting positions is considered to be the least steady?

The prone position

The sitting position

The kneeling position

The standing position

When do most hunting-related incidents occur?

When a hunter is acting in a careful manner and observes the rules of firearm safety

When a hunter behaves carelessly or disregards the rules of firearm safety

When a hunter is hunting from a treestand

When a hunter is wearing blaze orange clothing

Which of the following is an important consideration for treestand hunters concerning falls from a stand?

The chest strap or belt harness is the safest harness to use in case of a fall, since it does not restrict mobility

Using a haul line increases the chances of a fall. It is therefore better to carry all equipment into the stand by hand

It is important to carry emergency signaling devices that are readily accessible. Be prepared for a fall before it happens

The majority of treestand hunters do not need to worry about falling from a treestand, as long as they use a tree-anchored tether strap

Hunting from a treestand has its advantages but also has its risks. When do most accidents occur when hunting from a treestand?

When climbing in and out of the stand

When preparing to fire

When sitting in the treestand

When the weather is cold

Which of the following is an example of a pump action firearm?

What should the safe hunter do before loading a rifle?

Make sure the datastamp on the rifle's barrel matches the one on the cartridge base

Make sure the magazine is full of cartridges, otherwise the rifle will not fire

Make sure the telescopic sight is removed from the rifle

Make sure they are always using rimfire ammunition

Which of the following is considered to be a safe hunting practice?

Engage the firearm's safety if the muzzle is pointing at another hunter

Unloading the firearm before crossing a ditch or creek

Always keep hunting dogs on a leash during the hunt

Leaning a loaded firearm against the side of a vehicle

When should a hunter ask a landowner permission to hunt on his or her property?

Well before the hunting season starts

The morning of the hunt

Once the hunt is completed if the hunter harvested game

Never. Hunters do not need to ask permission to hunt.

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