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

In order to make an emergency lean-to or debris hut more visible to potential rescuers, it should be clearly marked with which of the following?

A

Blaze orange

B

Emergency flares

C

A camouflage vest

D

Leaves or branches

What is the purpose of a plug in a shotgun?

A

To limit the effective range of the shotgun

B

To prevent the hunter from harvesting more than the legal limit

C

To prevent the shotgun from firing

D

To limit the number of shells the magazine can hold

Which of the following images represents the correct and appropriate Zones of Fire for the three (3) safe hunters below?

A

B

C

D

Where is the primer located on the following rifle cartridge?

A

1

B

2

C

3

D

4

What should the safe hunter do before loading a rifle?

A

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

B

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

C

Make sure the telescopic sight is removed from the rifle

D

Make sure they are always using rimfire ammunition

Which of the following is an example of a break or hinge action firearm?

A

B

C

D

What shooting position is commonly used when hunting with a shotgun?

A

Prone position

B

Sitting position

C

Kneeling position

D

Standing position

What do daily and seasonal bag limits indicate?

A

The maximum number of game animals a hunter may harvest in a given day or hunting season

B

The minimum number of game animals a hunter must harvest in a given day or hunting season

C

The amount of predators in a given area

D

The carrying capacity of a piece of land

Which of the following best describes "wildlife management"?

A

Ensuring the habitat and wildlife can replenish and sustain itself for the enjoyment of all

B

Ensuring wildlife populations do not get in the way of urban development

C

Ensuring wildlife populations are at a level that will guarantee a successful hunt

D

Ensuring the habitat and wildlife are at a minimal level

Which of the following is an example of an aperture (or peep) sight?

A

B

C

D

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