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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 should all hunters do before using a treestand?

A

Be sure to have the latest scope on your firearm

B

Scout out a tree that is on a well-established game trail

C

Check its condition and follow the manufacturer's recommendations on use

D

Pack a lunch

What are the 5 components of this shot shell?

A

1. Projectile, 2. Case, 3. Gunpowder, 4. Primer, 5. Wad Column

B

1. Case; 2. Shot pellets, 3. Wad Column, 4. Gunpowder, 5. Primer

C

1. Shot pellets, 2. Case, 3. Gunpowder, 4. Flint 5. Slug

D

1. Slug, 2. Wad Column, 3. Gunpowder, 4. Case, 5. Primer

Which of the following is the best example of safe and responsible carrying or handling of a firearm?

A

Always making sure the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction

B

Always assuming a firearm is unloaded when handling

C

Always relying on a firearm's mechanical safety

D

Always keeping the action of a firearm closed unless ready to load.

Which of the following is recommended for all hunters in the field?

A

Take a course in advanced trapping skills

B

Take a course in First Aid and CPR

C

Wear camouflage clothing at all times

D

Avoid hunting on public land

Which of the following is the best description of field dressing a harvested animal?

A

Preparing the animal to be mounted

B

Tagging the animal so it may be identified

C

Adding seasoning to the meat to help preserve it

D

Removing the entrails from the body cavity

What is an important safety consideration when hunting from a ground blind?

A

The hunter is in full view of the game animal, so it is important to wear camouflage clothing

B

The hunter is not protected from the elements, so it is important to dress accordingly

C

It is difficult for other hunters to see you, so it is important to mark the blind with blaze orange

D

They can carry sounds great distances, so it is important for the hunter to remain still and quiet

Which of the following would be an example of the actions of an Ethical hunter?

A

Displaying a harvested game animal in an easily visible area

B

Offering to sell part of the harvested game to the land owners

C

Always taking a land owners wishes into account

D

Waiting several hours before field dressing a harvested animal

During what step in the firing process would the gunpowder be ignited?

A

When the cartridge is loaded into the chamber

B

Once the action has been closed

C

When the firing pin strikes the primer

D

When the empty cartridge is ejected

What should you do to stop a wound from bleeding?

A

Apply direct pressure to the wound

B

Apply antibacterial ointment

C

Keep the wounded area at low elevation

D

Leave the wound exposed

Which of the following would be an example of the actions of an Ethical and Responsible hunter?

A

Hunting on private land without permission

B

Hunting an animal accompanied by its young

C

Leaving gates and fences as they were found

D

Wearing bloody hunting clothes in public

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