Exam Key

ORM Hunter Education

EXAM ANSWER KEY
CHAPTER 1 b. fox sleeping in its den a. “Troubleshoot”—check the gun’s
Lesson 1: Welcome and Introduction c. deer walking in a field action to see that it works properly
to the Course 4. A hunting dog is a hunting partner. b. “Trigger finger”—keep your
1. What is the purpose of hunter True. finger outside the trigger guard
education? until ready to shoot
a. to provide opportunities for Lesson 3: c. “Test first”—bring the gun to a
hunting Recognize the Truth about Hunting shooting range before using it on
b. to explain hunting laws and 1. Because there are so many hunters, a hunting trip
regulations hunting is very unsafe. False. 4. The second “T” in ACTT stands for
c. to help develop safe, legal and 2. Certain species of animals are what?
ethical hunters endangered due to modern day a. “Target”—be sure of your target
2. What has hunter education hunting practices. False. and what lies beyond
accomplished? 3. Unregulated Market Hunting is one b. “Training”—be sure you are
a. shows hunters where to hunt on of the reasons Buffalo were nearly properly trained on the gun you
private land wiped out. True. are using
b. helps prevent hunting-related 4. Hunting helps manage wildlife, c. “Timing”—be sure you take a deep
shooting incidents creates jobs and provides food for breath between shots on game
c. tells lawmakers and biologists the needy. True.
what regulations to write 5. Hunter education is strictly about Lesson 2: Additional Safety Rules
3. Who funds hunter education? learning how to handle guns safely. 1. Trust safety devices on guns. False.
a. state departments of False. 2. Ammunition is the same for all
environmental protection 6. The majority of the public is in guns. False.
b. federal departments of education favor of legal, regulated hunting. 3. Wearing hunter or blaze orange
and human services True. clothing helps keep hunters safe.
c. a variety of federal, state and True.
private organizations Lesson 4: Hunter Education 4. Don’t wear safety devices for ear
Requirements at a Glance and eye protection during shooting
Lesson 2: Why Do We Hunt? 1. Students who take this course and practice. False.
1. Hunting is a family tradition for wish to obtain a hunting license 5. Never use alcohol or drugs when
many people. True. should check with their state or hunting or shooting. True.
2. There are NO limits to when, where province for requirements and 6. A firearm owner should know the
and how to hunt. False. additional information. True. laws regarding safe storage and
3. Hunting wild game takes place 2. An official hunter education transportation of firearms. True.
indoors. False. certificate is NOT accepted in other
states and provinces. False. Lesson 3: What To Do When You
-What People Say About Hunting Meet a Law Enforcement Officer
1. What occupation is hunting similar to? CHAPTER 2 While Hunting
a. carpentry Lesson 1: Basic Firearm Safety Rules 1. What is the main duty of a
b. farming 1. The “A” in ACTT stands for what? Conservation Law Enforcement
c. teaching a. “Assume” every gun is loaded Officer?
2. What is one reason why people b. “Aim” the gun in the right a. to study hunting guides and
hunt? direction equipment
a. to practice their shooting skills c. “Acquire” the target first b. to confiscate hunting guns and
on live moving targets 2. The “C” in ACTT stands for what? equipment
b. to shoot endangered animals for a. “Count” the ammunition before c. to enforce hunting and firearm
their horns and antlers loading a magazine laws
c. to relax, get away and learn b. “Control” the muzzle—point the 2. What should a hunter do when
about nature muzzle in a safe direction approached by a Conservation
3. What is an example of the food c. “Carry” the gun so that it is easy Officer while hunting?
chain in nature? to take a shot at game a. make sure the safety is “on,”
a. squirrel eating an acorn 3. The first “T” in ACTT stands for what? open the action and remove all
 ammunition b. peep sight 2. A saboted slug fired from a rifled
b. keep the gun pointed in a safe c. T.A.S. or target enhancement shotgun barrel can be accurate on
direction and follow instructions sight targets out to 250 yards or more.
from the officer False.
c. remove the magazine, open the -Key Features of the Shotgun
action, and place the firearm on 1. A shotgun is capable of spraying the Lesson 3: Types of Firearm Actions
the ground air with a rapidly widening pattern 1. The action of a firearm:
3. Why does a Conservation Officer of shot. True. a. operates the safety, trigger and
inspect the hunter’s firearm and 2. A shotgun has a smooth bore with receiver
ammunition? raised rifling. False. b. loads, fires and unloads the
a. to determine if the ammunition is 3. Shot consists of round pellets made firearm
safe to use and that firearm of the following materials: c. works the receiver, magazine and
b. to inspect the firearm for correct a. bismuth, steel, tungsten, lead safety
operation of the action and safety b. aluminum, magnesium, brass, 2. Name a common firearm action:
c. to make sure the firearm and bronze a. muzzle action
ammunition are legal for the c. barium, mercury, nickel, chromium b. safety action
game hunted 4. Buckshot is often used for hunting c. pump action
game birds such as quail and doves. 3. A hinged-frame or break-open
CHAPTER 3 False. action has a magazine for holding
Lesson 1: Parts of Firearms 5. Lead shot is not legal for waterfowl extra cartridges. False.
1. A firearm contains the following hunting. True. 4. A bolt action is designed for manual
parts: 6. Arrange the following shotgun gauges repeat loading, firing and unloading.
a. stock, case, muzzle from largest to smallest (with 1 being True.
b. receiver, magazine, wad the largest and 3 being the smallest): 5. To open the action on a lever
c. stock, action, barrel a. 20 gauge (3) action, push up on the lever. False.
2. The part of the stock held against b. 16 gauge (2) 6. To load a new cartridge in a pump
the shoulder is called the buttstock. c. 12 gauge (1) action, you must:
True. 7. A .410 shotgun is actually a 68 a. move the fore-end to the rear
3. The safety on a firearm is located in gauge. True. b. slide the fore-end toward the
the same place on all firearms. False. 8. The purpose of the shotgun choke is: muzzle
a. control the size of shot patterns c. pull the lever
Lesson 2: Rifles, Shotguns and b. cause the shot to travel faster 7. A semi-automatic firearm can fire
Handguns c. make the shot travel more multiple times with one pull of the
-Key Features of the Rifle accurately trigger. False.
1. The bore has rifling, which causes 9. Arrange the following choke sizes from 8. A revolver action is found on a
the bullet to travel farther and faster. widest pattern to tightest pattern (with handgun. True.
False. 1 being widest and 3 being tightest)
2. The barrel and action are mounted a. modified cylinder (2) Lesson 4: Location and
on the receiver. False. b. cylinder bore (3) Use of Firearm Safeties
3. There are a variety of buttstock c. full choke (1) [Link] safety is guaranteed to prevent
designs including: 10. Shotgun shooters should rely most accidental discharge of a firearm.
a. Pistol Grip, Military-Style Pistol on the rear sight for most accurate False.
grip, Straight or English Stock shot placement. False. [Link] are divided into two
b. Spanish, English, hog back categories:
c. semi-pistol grip, full pistol grip, -Key Features of the Handgun a. internal and manually operated
camel back 1. The barrel of a handgun is rifled. b. inside and outside
4. Because a rifle has a long barrel True. c. safe and fire
and rifling, it can fire accurately at 2. When shooting a handgun, hold it 3. The location of a manually operated
targets out to great distances. True. at the: safety varies by firearm manufacturer
5. Rifling is defined as grooves cut into a. stock and firearm type. True.
the inside surface of the rifle barrel. b. buttstock
True. c. grip Lesson 5: Loading and Unloading
6. The caliber of a rifle barrel is also Firearms
known as the: -Variations on Guns and Ammunition 1. Procedures for loading and
a. barrel size 1. A smoothbore shotgun may be unloading a firearm depend on:
b. perimeter size loaded with a cartridge that has a a. kind of action, gauge or caliber,
c. bore size single projectile known as a: and manufacturer
7. Name a sight system used by rifle a. slug b. type of firearm, kind of action,
shooters: b. ball and manufacturer
a. digital sight c. bullet c. kind of action, barrel length and
 manufacturer c. pull the operating handle to the a. oil-soaked cleaning cloth or
rear towel
-Loading and Unloading the Hinged- 2. Depressing the carrier release lever b. patches and gun cleaning oil or
Frame or Break-Open Action Firearm of a semi-automatic action will: solvent
1. When activated, a lever or button on a. close the action c. gun grease and bore sight tool
the firearm’s receiver will unlock the b. open the action
action. True. c. eject a spent shell -Cleaning the Barrel, Action and
2. A _____________ propels the spent Stock
cartridge out of the chamber when -Loading and Unloading the Semi- 1. After hunting in wet weather, the gun
the action is opened. Automatic Firearm with a Box-Type should be disassembled and all metal
a. spring-loaded ejector Magazine parts dried, cleaned and coated with
b. wheel lock 1. Never exceed the ammunition gun oil or solvent. True.
c. hammer capacity of the firearm or the total 2. A dirty patch that is removed from
number of cartridges allowed for a gun barrel is a sign that the bore is
-Loading and Unloading the Bolt hunting. True. clean. False.
Action Firearm with a Box-Type 2. Before removing the magazine, place 3. If a firearm does not work properly,
Magazine the safety in the “SAFE” position.. take it to a gunsmith for repair. True.
1. When loading a firearm, match the True.
information on the cartridge with -Safe Storage of Firearms
the box and the: -Handguns 1. Who has the responsibility to know
a. grip stamp 1. While there are many different types the laws for firearm ownership?
b. barrel stamp of handgun actions, procedures to a. owner
c. head stamp load and unload them are the same. b. salesperson
False. c. friend
-Loading and Unloading the Lever 2. If there are no laws saying how to
Action Firearm - Loading and Unloading the Double- store firearms safely, they should
1. For lever action firearms that Action Revolver be stored unloaded, separate from
don’t have an external safety, the 1. The cylinder release button of a ammunition and locked so that
_______________ helps prevent double-action revolver is on the unauthorized persons cannot gain
unintended discharge. right side of frame. False. access to them. True.
a. position of the trigger 2. A double-action revolver can be 3. A cloth gun sock is a device for safe
b. position of the hammer fired single action by first cocking storage of a gun in a home. False.
c. closing the action the hammer and then pulling the
2. When a lever action firearm is trigger. True. CHAPTER 4
loaded but not being shot, you 3. Put the steps for unloading a double- Lesson 1: Parts of Ammunition
should put the rifle on full cock. action revolver in order with 1 being 1. Match the correct term for a single
False. the first step and 3 being the last: piece of ammunition to each firearm
Open the action (1) Firearm Ammunition
-Loading and Unloading the Pump Store ammunition in correct box (3) Rifle Shot shell
Action Firearm with a Tubular Depress the cartridge ejection rod Shotgun Cartridge
Magazine to remove all cartridges (2) Handgun Cartridge
1. Another name for a slide action is: 2. Cartridges are classified into two
a. pump action Lesson 6: Safe Cleaning & Storage of main types:
b. wheel action Firearms: a. centerfire, hang fire
c. pivot action -Safety Precautions and Tools b. slug, pellets
2. When unloading the pump action, [Link] is the first thing to do before c. rimfire, centerfire
pulling the fore end slide to the cleaning a firearm? 3. Rimfire cartridges are available in
rear will: a. squeeze the trigger to check the the following modern calibers:
a. move the safety from “fire” safety a. .22 and .223
position to “safe” position b. make sure that the firearm is b. .17 HMR and .22 caliber
b. eject a cartridge NOT loaded c. .22 and .243
c. close the action c. check the gun barrel for signs of 4. Centerfire cartridges are
rust manufactured only for rifles and
-Loading and Unloading the Semi- 2. Firearms are so well made they handguns. False.
Automatic Action with a Tubular seldom need cleaning. False. 5. Ammunition should be stored in its
Magazine 3. When cleaning a firearm, remove original container. True.
1. To open the action of a semi- all live ammunition from the
automatic firearm, you must: workbench. True. -Ammunition for Rifles and
a. slide the fore end to the rear 4. Which of the following are used to Handguns
b. move the bolt up and to the rear clean the bore of a firearm? 1. Name the four parts of a cartridge:
 a. case, primer, powder, bullet shotshell cartridge heads. True. firearm onto or removing it from an
b. case, rim, powder, bullet 4. Firearm barrel stamps include off road vehicle?
c. rim, jacket, powder, bullet information about the muzzle velocity a. cover the scope with a lens cap
at different yards. False. b. control the muzzle
-Ammunition for Shotguns 5. A firearm owner’s manual often c. remove the sling
1. A shotshell is typically fired in a can be found on the manufacturer’s
handgun. False. website. True. -Concerning Horses and Pack
2. A shotshell has four basic parts. Animals
False. CHAPTER 5 1. When using horses and pack
3. Multiple projectiles are fired from a Lesson 1: Placement and Removal of animals, it’s important that you:
shotshell. True. Firearms from Vehicles a. master basic riding skills
1. What is one reason hunters use b. are able to saddle and unsaddle
-Variations on Cartridges for Rifles, vehicles? a horse
Handguns and Shotguns a. to chase game c. know what to feed a horse
1. A shotgun cartridge that fires a b. to transport game home 2. A scabbard is:
single projectile is sometimes called c. to use energy while scouting a. line used to secure a horse to the
a patch and ball. False. 2. Hunting-related shooting incidents hitching rail
2. Rifles and shotguns also can fire only occur when two or more b. another name for saddle bags
cartridges that use a plastic capsule hunters are present. False. c. a sheath for holding a firearm
filled with small shot pellets. True.
-Loading Guns into a Vehicle -Concerning Boats & Boating Safety
-Proper Care of Ammunition 1. The first thing a hunter should do Principles
1. When not in use, ammunition when removing a firearm from a 1. PFD stands for:
should be stored in the firearm’s gun cabinet is: a. Personal Flotation Device
magazine. False. a. check to see there is no b. Professional Firearms Device
2. Ammunition should be stored: ammunition in the chamber c. Portable Firearms Device
a. with your firearm b. make sure the safety is on 2. A boat should be equipped with
b. in a cool, dry place c. test the action to make sure it visual distress signals. True.
c. where it’s very accessible works 3. The number of seats in a boat
2. Firearms and ammunition should be indicates how many people the boat
Lesson 2: Matching Ammunition to stored together in a vehicle for easy can safely carry. False.
the Firearm access. False. 4. How much fuel should be in reserve
1. Firing the wrong ammunition in a 3. Name one reason why you should not in case of detours or bad weather?
firearm can lead to: lean your firearm against a vehicle: a. 1/2 tank
a. the shooter missing the target a. it could scratch the vehicle b. 1/3 tank
b. money being wasted on b. someone could steal your firearm c. 1/4 tank
ammunition c. the firearm could fall over and
c. serious injury or death discharge -Firearm Safety Rules for Hunting
2. Semi-automatic actions can jam when: with a Boat
a. they are fired too many times -Taking Guns Out of a Vehicle 1. A float plan of your trip should
b. there is too much or too little 1. When traveling from one hunting include the following information:
pressure from the previously location to another, it is not a. firearms to be used
fired cartridge necessary to unload your firearm b. species you’re hunting
c. the trigger is pulled and the every time you place it in a vehicle. c. when you plan to return
safety is in the “safe” position False. 2. When unloading a boat, all hunters
3. Ammunition should always be 2. Never pull a firearm toward you should remain in the boat and move
stored in its original factory carton with the muzzle pointing in your gear from the boat to the dock. False.
or box. True. direction. True. 3. Hunters should establish zones of
3. The only way a firearm can fire before hunting from a boat. True.
-Sources discharge is if someone uses their 4. When stowing firearms in a
[Link] and handgun cartridge boxes finger to pull the trigger. False. boat, muzzles should be pointed
contain this information: outboard. True.
a. weight of the bullet in grains -Concerning ATVs and Snowmobiles 5. When two hunters are in a boat, the
b. gauge of the shotshell 1. Laws concerning transporting safest shooting position is back-to-
c. size of the shot or caliber of the firearms on ATVs and snowmobiles back. False.
slug are the same in every state. False.
2. Shotshells can be designated as 2. If a firearm is stored securely on an Lesson 2: Storage of Firearms
rimfire or centerfire. False. off-road vehicle, it is not necessary 1. Various state and provinces have
3. Ammunition head stamps are found to unload it. False. different firearms laws. True.
on rifle and handgun cartridges and 3. What must be done when placing a 2. When transporting firearms in a
 vehicle, which of the following rules warranty card offered by using a treestand is:
applies? 3. You should check the expiration a. hunter has a wider field of view
a. ammunition should be stored date on your full body safety b. tree branches conceal the hunter
with the firearm harness. True. c. hunters are more likely to stay
b. firearms should be accessible to 4. When using a full body safety warm
passengers harness, the tether that attaches it 2. By sitting above the ground,
c. firearms should be unloaded to the tree should contain adequate hunters are more likely to spook
3. A gun glove is one example of a slack. False. game. False.
firearms case. False. [Link] tether for a full body safety 3. Shooting from a treestand can offer
harness should be attached to the tree safer shots because the ground acts
CHAPTER 6 below head height. False. as a backstop. True.
Lesson 1: Ground Blinds, Waterfowl 4. The biggest risk of hunting from a
Hunting Blinds and Elevated Stands -Safety Rules for Treestand Use treestand is transporting gear. False.
-Ground Blinds 1. When setting up a treestand, you 5. Hunters using an elevated stand
1. When deciding to hunt from a should choose a healthy, living tree. may experience what physical
ground blind, the first step is to: True. ailment?
a. find the best location to set up 2. What should hunters use to a. heartburn
b. check the hunting regulations transport firearms, bows and other b. altitude sickness
c. decide what camouflage pattern equipment in and out of a treestand? c. muscle cramps
to use a. haul line
2. When goose hunting, layout blinds b. backpack Lesson 2: Crossing Obstacles
should be set up close together. c. lanyard -Hunting Alone
True. 3. Hunters should always keep two 1. The first step when crossing a fence is:
3. When entering and exiting a ground points of contact when climbing an a. point the gun in a safe direction
blind, you should always: elevated stand. False. and unload the firearm
a. unload your firearm 4. Recommended foot gear when b. slide the firearm under the fence
b. wipe your feet hunting from an elevated stand c. cover the muzzle with a cap or
c. look for game should have this feature: scarf
4. Why should hunters display hunter a. steel toe 2. Crossing a woven wire fence
orange at or near their ground blind? b. non-skid soles requires crawling under wires.
a. to attract game c. arch support False.
b. to make the blind easier to find 5. Cell phones should not be used in a 3. After crossing an obstacle, the
c. so it’s visible to other hunters treestand. False. hunter should inspect the firearm
for debris. True.
-Waterfowl Hunting Blinds -Varieties of Treestands
1. Boats can serve as a blind for 1. You should position a hang-on -Hunting with Companions
waterfowl hunters. True. stand so you have to climb up into 1. Rules for crossing obstacles when
2. Name one reason waterfowl hunters the stand. False. alone also apply when hunting with
should be especially cautious. 2. ORM does not recommend using others. True.
a. birds fly so fast screw-in tree steps. True. 2. The action should be closed when
b. extreme weather conditions 3. Climbing sticks and tree steps are crossing an obstacle. False.
c. recoil from shotguns used to access climbing stands. 3. When crossing an obstacle when
3. What should all hunters in a boat False. hunting with a companion, firearms
wear? 4. When using a climbing stand, should never be passed over the
a. camouflage always be sure this is secure. obstacle. False.
b. blaze orange a. punch line 4. Wet and slick logs and rocks are
c. PFD b. haul line other examples of obstacles that
c. tag line hunters might encounter. True.
-Elevated Stands—Always Wear a 5. The most hazardous part of setting
Full Body Safety Harness up a ladder stand is: Lesson 3: Safe Zones of Fire
1. All hunters using an elevated a. assembling the stand -Hunting Alone
stand should use a full body safety b. first time you climb the ladder 1. A zone of fire is:
harness. True. c. loading it into your vehicle a. where a hunter should aim for a
2. Which of the following is something 6. A tripod stand is a standalone quick, humane kill
a hunter should do before using an device that can be placed anywhere. b. area in which a hunter can shoot
elevated stand? True. safely
a. purchase insurance in case of a fall c. distance from the hunter to the
b. inspect the full body safety -Advantages and Disadvantages of target
harness Hunting from Treestands 2. Flammable materials should not be
c. complete the treestand 1. One example of an advantage in a zone of fire. True.
3. The firearm’s range does not affect should not use a sling carry: b. can’t be used when someone is
the zone of fire. False. a. walking with other hunters walking in front
4. The shot is safe to take if the animal b. walking on rough or slippery c. offers the least amount of control
is standing on a ridge. False. terrain
c. moving through the woods Lesson 5: Shot Selection
-Hunting with Others -Safe and Unsafe Shots
1. A hunting group should contain no -Elbow (Side) Carry 1. A safe shot can occur when the
more than 4 people. False. 1. The elbow (side) carry requires hunter can clearly see game and
2. When hunting with others, when resting the gun in the crook of the identify it as the animal pursued.
should you determine zones of fire? elbow. False. True.
a. when you see game animals 2. In areas of dense brush or rough 2. A safe backstop is not a requirement
b. when you load your firearms terrain, the elbow (side) carry is safe. for taking a safe shot. False.
c. before the hunt begins False.
3. Which hunter in a group of three 3. The elbow (side) carry should not be -Ethical and Unethical Shots
will have the narrowest zone of fire? used when: 1. Provide an example of what makes
a. hunter in the middle a. there is a person in front of you an ethical shot:
b. hunter on the left b. in open terrain a. game warden didn’t issue a
c. hunter on the right c. there is a person behind you citation
4. Hunters in a group should: 4. A barrel obstructed by debris could b. it allowed for fair chase
a. avoid being in a straight line explode. True. c. game animal was out of range
b. take turns with shooting 2. A practice that is legal may not be
c. make sure someone is shooting -Cradle Carry ethical. True.
behind the group 1. The cradle carry can be used by
people who are right and left Lesson 6: Obstructions in Barrels
Lesson 4: Carry Methods handed. True. -Common Kinds of Obstructions
1. There is only one safe way to carry a 2. Name a disadvantage of the cradle 1. An obstruction in a gun barrel will
firearm. False. carry: have no effect on the action. False.
2. Selecting a safe firearm carry a. it’s not a comfortable carry 2. Because snow melts, it will not
depends on the presence and b. it can’t be used when other obstruct a gun barrel. False.
location of other hunters in the hunters are present 3. Identify a way to prevent rust from
group. True. c. only one hand is in control of the becoming an obstruction.
firearm a. never store the gun clean and dry
-Two Hand (Ready) Carry 3. The direction the muzzle is pointing b. don’t hunt in the rain or snow
1. The two hand or ready carry is one is an important consideration when c. clean the gun after every use
of the safest ways to carry a firearm. using the cradle carry. True. 4. A bullet stuck in a gun barrel is a
True. dangerous obstruction. True.
2. With a two hand or ready carry, -Trail Carry 5. It’s best to use grease to clean a gun
the shooting hand should be on the 1. The trail carry requires both hands barrel. False.
forearm area. False. to be on the firearm. False.
3. Identify an instance when you 2. When is a safe time to use the trail -How to Safely Clear a Gun Barrel
should not use a two hand ready carry? 1. With a break action firearm, you
carry: a. in the morning remove the tubular magazine to
a. if you are left handed b. when other hunters are behind ensure no ammunition is present.
b. when more than one hunter is or to the side False.
present c. when other hunters are walking 2. To examine the barrel of a bolt
c. when someone is on the same ahead action firearm, you must remove the
side as the muzzle 3. The trail carry is safe to use when bolt and look from the breech. True.
walking through rough or brushy 3. You can remove the barrel of a
-Sling Carry areas. False. pump action firearm to ensure it’s
1. The sling carry is also known as the free of obstructions. True.
cradle carry. False. -Shoulder Carry 4. You must use a bore scope to
2. A sling carry allows the hunter to 1. A shoulder carry requires a sling examine the barrel of a semi-
use the sling to hang the firearm off so you can carry the firearm on the automatic shotgun. False.
of the shoulder. True. shoulder. False.
3. The sling carry should only be used 2. With a shoulder carry, the non- Lesson 7: Hunter Orange
with the right shoulder. False. shooting hand should be on the butt 1. Hunter orange is worn so hunters
4. The sling carry allows hunters to stock. False. are more visible to other hunters.
use their hands when standing still. 3. Name a disadvantage of the True.
True. shoulder carry: 2. Hunter orange can help prevent
5. Identify an instance when you a. requires a sling what type of incident?
 a. falling from a treestand protection are inexpensive and 2. Compound bows are made of
b. hunter mistakes another person commonly available. True. wood. False.
for game 3. A hunter should always dress for
c. accidental discharge of a firearm the weather in order to be -Traditional Bows: Recurve and
3. Most game animals have poorer comfortable and to take safe, Longbow
color vision than humans. True. accurate shots. True. 1. A recurve bow gets its name from its:
a. curved limb tips
Lesson 8: Rifle Accuracy Skills CHAPTER 7 b. semicircular shape
1. Sight alignment means lining up the Lesson 1: Introduction to c. curved handle
rear sight with the front sight. True. Bowhunting 2. A longbow is typically shorter than
2. For a good sight picture, place the 1. Modern Bowhunting began with the person using it. False.
front sight: the discovery of Ishi, a Yana Indian, 3. Typically, there is no aiming sight
a. exactly where the bullet should in 1911. True. on a longbow or recurve bow. True.
hit the target. 2. In 1934 _______________ became
b. above where the bullet should the first state to hold a bowhunting -Compound and Recurve Crossbows
hit the target. season in the United States. 1. A crossbow is a bow mounted on a
c. below where the bullet should a. Minnesota rifle stock. True.
hit the target. b. California 2. Which one of the following is a
3. The trajectory of a bullet fired from c. Wisconsin disadvantage of crossbows:
a rifle is a straight line from the a. crossbows lack aiming devices
muzzle to the target. False. -Why Hunt with a Bow? b. crossbows are faster to reload than
4. If a cartridge does not fire 1. Which of the following is a reason compound or traditional bows
immediately after pulling the why bowhunting is so popular? c. crossbows are typically heavier
trigger, wait at least 30 seconds to a. equipment is less expensive than than compound or traditional
determine if it is a misfire. True. a firearm bows
5. Which of the following shooting b. it requires refined hunting skills
positions is the steadiest: c. it is easier than hunting with a Lesson 3: Arrows
a. sitting rifle 1. Arrows have four main parts:
b. kneeling 2. Bowhunting is a highly valued Arrowhead, Shaft, Fletching and
c. prone tradition. True. Nock. True.
d. standing 2. Which arrowhead is best for
6. Which of the following shooting Lesson 2: Parts of a Bow hunting big game?
positions is the least stable: 1. The string and the peep site are the a. field point
a. prone two main parts of every bow. False. b. blunt tip
b. kneeling 2. Which of the following is NOT a c. broadhead
c. sitting bowhunting accessory: 3. Broadheads kill animals by shock,
d. standing a. earplugs similar to the way bullets kill animals.
b. armguard False.
Lesson 9: Shotgun Shooting c. finger tab
1. Shooting a shotgun is the same as 3. Draw Length is the distance an Lesson 4: Safety Rules for
shooting a rifle. False. arrow will fly once the string is Bowhunting
2. Mounting the shotgun is bringing released. False. -Proper Matching of Bowhunting
the shotgun to the shoulder. True. Equipment
3. The shotgun is aimed, not pointed at -Different Types of Bows 1. To shoot a bow safely and
a target in flight. False. 1. The compound bow is considered a accurately, you must have the
4. Trigger slap is similar to squeezing traditional bow. True. equipment matched properly. True.
of the trigger on a rifle until the gun 2. The kind of bow a bowhunter 2. A hunter must store and transport
fires. False. selects for hunting depends on arrows with broadheads outside of
5. The shotgun shooting stance is _______________________. a quiver. False.
similar to that of a: a. color of the bow 3. It is safe to “dry fire” a bow. False.
a. bowler b. weight of the bow
b. boxer c. how much or how little modern -Safety Principles for Archery
c. pitcher technology is desired Equipment
d. runner 1. Why should hunters practice with
-Compound Bow broadheads before the start of the
Lesson 10: Safety Equipment and 1. One of the main advantages of a hunting season?
Clothing compound bow over a traditional a. broadheads are more durable to
1. Gunfire causes NO damage to a bow is its ability to reduce the effort use for practice
shooter’s hearing. False. needed to hold the string at full b. broadheads may fly differently
2. Devices for hearing and eye draw. True. than field/practice arrowheads
 c. broadheads are safer to practice -Safety Procedures for Loading and Revolutionary War used flintlocks.
with Firing Inline Muzzleloaders True.
2. Most bowhunters will not shoot 1. Use of smokeless power is
at distances greater than 30 yards. recommended for all muzzleloaders. -Flintlock Ammunition
True. False. 1. Name one part of flintlock
3. The best angle to shoot an animal 2. Pre-measured power is ammunition:
with a bow is when it is facing recommended for use in a a. flint
directly toward you. False. muzzleloader. True. b. prime pan
3. What tool should muzzleloaders c. powder
CHAPTER 8 begin a bullet with? 2. A shooter can use melted beeswax
Lesson 1: Varieties of Muzzleloaders a. ramrod and mutton fat as patch lube. True.
1. A muzzleloader is loaded through b. starter rod 3. Which of the following black
the breech. False. c. cap rod powder grain classifications is the
2. Muzzeloaders came into existence in: coarsest?
a. 1940s -Traditional Percussion Muzzleloader FFg
b. 1770s 1. Place in chronological order which FFFFg
c. 1400s muzzleloader was invented 1st, 2nd FFFg
3. Early muzzleloaders were made of and 3rd.
these three parts: a. inline muzzleloader (3) -How the Flintlock System Fires
a. bore, breech, lock b. percussion muzzleloader (2) 1. What creates the spark to ignite
b. barrel, stock, touchhole c. flintlock muzzleloader (1) the gunpowder in a flintlock
c. barrel, breech, lock 2. The percussion system uses what to muzzleloader?
4. Name two firing systems developed fire the powder charge? The hammer strikes the percussion
by European inventors a. detonating compound cap
a. matchlock, wheel lock b. frizzen The flint strikes the frizzen
b. trigger lock, matchlock c. flint The wheel strikes the flint
c. touchhole, matchlock
5. Today, popular muzzleloader firing -Percussion Rifle Ammunition Lesson 2: Types of Black Powder and
systems include modern inline, 1. Percussion muzzleloader can shoot a Black Powder Substitutes
percussion and flintlock. True. conical bullet. True. 1. Black powder and black powder
2. A percussion cap is: substitutes can ignite from sunlight.
-Modern Inline Muzzleloaders a. load of powder and/or shot in a True.
1. The inline muzzleloader was not shotshell 2. Black powder substitutes are
designed to fire saboted bullets. b. round shot, of any size classified by the federal government
False. c. small copper cap placed on the as explosives. False.
2. The firing system for the inline nipple 3. Soap and water should never be used
muzzleloader is located where? for cleaning black powder residue
a. in front of the power charge -How the Percussion System Fires from the muzzleloader’s internal and
b. behind the power charge 1. To fire a percussion muzzleloader, external surfaces. False.
c. under the power charge you must pull the trigger back to the 4. The first step to remember when
3. What is the advantage of the full cock position. False. using black powder substitute is:
percussion cap of an inline 2. Which of the following steps is a. measure the powder
muzzleloader being inside the the first step in firing a percussion b. lubricate the patch
action? muzzleloader? c. read the manufacturer’s
a. shooter is safe from sparks Gun fires instructions
b. firing mechanism is quieter Pull the hammer back to full cock
c. muzzleloader should fire even in position Lesson 3: Safety Rules for
wet conditions Put a cap on the nipple Muzzleloader Hunting
4. The inline muzzleloader is available Pull the trigger 1. The effective range for muzzleloader
in a .44 caliber barrel. False. Priming compound in the cap shotguns of at least 20 gauge and
5. Name the four different firing detonates muskets of at least .45 caliber using
systems for a modern inline patched, lead round-ball is 100
muzzleloader: -Flintlock Muzzleloaders yards. False.
a. pump action, bolt action, break 1. One benefit of the flintlock 2. A round ball fired from a
action, pivot or drop action muzzleloader over earlier firing smoothbore muzzleloader barrel
b. lever action, pump action, bold mechanisms was that it: will travel greater distances and
action, break action a. fired quickly with greater accuracy than when
c. pivot or drop action, bolt action, b. was affordable fired from a rifled muzzleloader
break action, plunger action c. weighed less barrel. False.
2. Armies in the American 3. In general, the effective range of a
 muzzleloader rifle is greater than a CHAPTER 10 2. The majority of people in North
modern rifle firing a self-contained Lesson 1: What Are Hunter Ethics? America approve of hunting. True.
cartridge. False. 1. Hunter ethics is a code of conduct tied to 3. What causes public disapproval of
4. Black powder should be stored in a a set of national standards and enforced hunting?
steel or iron container. False. by game wardens. False. a. overabundance of game animals
2. Fair chase is: b. hunters not using the animals
CHAPTER 9 a. giving the animal a head start they harvest
Lesson 1: Federal Laws when using spot and stalk c. articles and TV shows about
1. What wildlife species became hunting tactics hunting
extinct as a result of overharvest: b. balancing the skills and 4. Possessing the incorrect firearm or
a. passenger pigeon and buffalo equipment of the hunter with the ammo for the species hunted is one
b. deer and buffalo abilities of the animal to escape example of poor hunter behavior.
c. passenger pigeon and Carolina c. abiding by legal hunting True.
parakeet practices outlined by the US Fish 5. The definition of hunter and
2. The Lacey Act prohibits people and Wildlife Service poacher are the same. False.
from illegally taking, possessing, 3. An individual who takes unfair 6. What should you do if you make
transporting or selling wildlife, fish advantage of game animals can a mistake that violates a hunting
and plants. True. create a poor image of all hunters. regulation?
3. What countries have signed the True. a. tell your friends
Migratory Bird Treaty Act? 4. A hunting practice that is b. quit hunting
a. United States, Canada, China, considered unethical would also be c. admit it to yourself and a law
France, Spain illegal. False. enforcement officer
b. United States, Canada, Mexico, 5. What is considered ethical hunting
Japan, USSR (Russia) behavior can vary based on: -Greatest Threat to Hunting in North
c. United States, USSR (Russia), a. what state or province you’re America
Mexico, Costa Rica, Brazil hunting in 1. What should you do if someone
4. The Pittman-Robertson Act helps b. whether or not anyone can gets to your hunting spot before
fund wildlife conservation through observe you while you’re hunting you do?
an excise tax on what items: c. if there is a chance to take a shot a. make it a point to arrive earlier
a. firearms, ammunition, archery at a trophy animal b. ask them politely to leave
equipment c. set up a little ways away from them
b. firearms, fishing tackle, camping -A Hunter’s Code of Conduct 2. Confronting another person is
equipment 1. A Hunter’s Code of Conduct the best way to resolve a dispute
c. firearms, hunting licenses, duck dictates that hunters obey wildlife involving hunting. False.
stamps laws and do this:
5. Pittman-Robertson Act dollars a. write hunting regulations -Taking Responsibility and Showing
support hunter education. True. b. report violations Respect
c. enforce hunting regulations 1. Hunters are only responsible for
Lesson 2: State Laws and Regulations 2. Supporting conservation is an showing respect to other hunters.
1. Hunting is primarily regulated by the important principle of a Hunter’s False.
federal government. False. Code of Conduct. True. 2. Hunters should strive to be:
2. Hunting laws and regulations 3. After taking a successful shot at a. safe, legal, responsible
promote safety and help manage game, ethical hunters: b. safe, successful, legal
wildlife populations. True. a. celebrate with friends and family c. successful, responsible, avid
3. Hunting laws and regulations do b. inform the game warden
NOT differentiate between target c. retrieve and use harvested game CHAPTER 11
shooting and hunting. False. 4. A positive public perception of Lesson 1: Public Image of Hunting and
hunting is the result of: Hunters
Lesson 3: Relevant Regulations a. hunters exhibiting ethical 1. A __________ is someone who hunts
and Statutes behavior in the field and kills game animals illegally.
1. The hunting guidebook from a b. hunters shooting their limit a. hunter
state or province presents all there c. hunters taking trophy animals b. landowner
is to know about hunting laws and 5. Hunting laws are developed to c. poacher
regulations. False. reduce the number of people who 2. Hunters are NOT poachers or slob
2. A good place to search for hunting hunt. False. hunters. True.
laws and regulations is the website 3. A ________________ is someone
for the state or province where the -The Role of Hunter Ethics in who takes bad shots at game,
hunt will take place. True. Hunting damages habitat, and disrespects
1. Anti-hunters are the greatest threat other hunters and landowners.
to hunting in North America. False. a. slob hunter
 b. ethical hunter c. begins 3. When handling wild game, hunters
c. licensed hunter should wear latex or rubber gloves.
4. The good behavior of most hunters -What To Do for the Future of True.
is what affects public opinion about Hunting? 4. The three causes of meat spoilage are:
all hunters. False. 1. Most Americans _________ that a. air, water, and leaves
mandatory hunter education will b. intestines, hair, bones
-Who Hunts? help prevent illegal and unethical c. dirt, moisture, heat
1. Families and friends hunting hunting behavior.
together is fun and is a responsible a. believe -What Are the Common Mistakes
way to use wildlife and habitat. True. b. disagree Hunters Make with Game Meat?
2. Large financial contributions from c. are uncertain 1. Wounding an animal and retrieving
non-hunters have restored wildlife 2. All hunters should have a high it sometime later may lead to:
and habitat. False. tolerance for bad hunter behavior. a. meat spoilage
3. Hunters provide food to people who False. b. aged meat
are needy through “Hunters Sharing 3. Hunters should improve personal c. Lyme disease
the Harvest” and “Hunters for the knowledge and skills for safe and 2. Essential field dressing tools are a
Hungry.” True. ethical hunting: sharp knife and a bottle or canteen
a. for their first hunting trip of clean water. True.
-What Do People Say About b. as a lifetime commitment
Hunting? c. for a guided hunt for big game -Field Dressing Small Game
1. As hunters become older they may 1. When a game animal is gut shot,
change their reasons for how and CHAPTER 12 a hunter should field dress it
why to hunt. True. Lesson 1: The Quick, Clean Kill sometime later. False.
2. Bob Norton’s research of hunters 1. The ethical—the right thing to 2. Washing the cavity with clean water
shows different preferences for do—when taking game is to make a to remove hair, blood, and feces
hunting, including shooting, quick, clean kill. True. helps to prevent meat spoilage.
limiting out, trophy hunting, 2. Taking shots at moving big game True.
method or technique, and animals is ethical if the hunter
_______________. fires two shots in rapid succession -Field Dressing Upland Game Birds,
a. sportsmanship at the animal’s heart/lung area. Wild Turkeys and Waterfowl
b. practicing False. 1. If the weather is warm or if the
c. sky busting 3. To make a quick, clean kill, the game is shot in the mid-section, the
3. Trophy hunting can be done in the hunter must have a: hunter should field dress it as soon
hunter’s home state or province. a. clear view and positive as possible. True.
True. identification of the animal 2. To make field dressing game birds
4. Sportsmanship when hunting includes b. telescopic sight and practice with easy, lay the animal on its stomach
poaching when necessary to have the 3D targets and remove the head, wings, and
total hunting experience. False. c. treestand with 180 degrees of tail feathers. False.
viewing area 3. Place a bag of ice in the cavities of
-What Do Hunters Say About 4. When hunting with a rifle for small larger game birds to help prevent
Hunting? game animals, such as rabbits and meat spoilage. True.
1. Because hunting takes place in wild squirrels, it is best to aim for the 4. Field dress large upland game
places, non-hunters and anti-hunters abdominal cavity. False. animals, like wild turkeys, on the
rarely if ever know about hunter 5. A hunter should practice shooting day after they are shot. False.
behavior. False. the gun to be used for hunting:
2. People have a high tolerance for a. when hunting partners complain -Field Dressing Big Game
unethical and illegal behavior of about shots taken 1. How a hunter field dresses big
hunters. False. b. well before each hunting season game animals depends on:
3. A majority of Americans believe that begins a. gut shot, lung shot, or heart shot
hunters violate hunting laws and c. once after the gun was purchased b. wildlife regulations, size and sex
engage in unsafe hunting practices. to sight it in of the game animal
True. c. hunter’s field dressing equipment
4. The great majority of hunters hunt: CHAPTER 13 2. A beginner may develop skills for
a. illegally Lesson 1: Field Dressing Game Animals field dressing big game by first
b. unethically 1. Hunters should field dress game watching someone do it who has
c. legally animals the day after making a more experience. True.
5. Only good hunting behavior will quick, clean kill. False. 3. The first step in field dressing big
make certain that hunting: 2. States and provinces have the game is to prop the animal on its
a. ends same laws and regulations for field back. False.
b. continues dressing game. False. 4. Use stream or pond water to
 rinse out the abdominal cavity, CHAPTER 14 a. avoid
removing hair, dirt, and feces. Lesson 1: Physical Conditioning b. follow
False. 1. Hunting is NOT a strenuous c. file
5. How to dispose of the game outdoor activity. False. 2. Before leaving on a hunt, the hunter
animal’s entrails is up to the hunter. 2. The two essential aspects of should leave a written copy of the
False. physical conditioning are: hunt plan in a prominent place at
a. food and fresh water home. True.
Lesson 2: Preserving and Storing b. diet and physical exercise 3. If the hunter does not return home
Game Meat c. mats and weight lifting machines when expected, the hunt plan left at
1. Dining on wild game meat at a 3. If the hunter’s physical condition home will help ______________ take
hunting camp is one of the most is poor, physical conditioning appropriate and timely action.
enjoyable times for hunters. True. exercises should start when the hunt a. landowners and non-hunters
2. Preserving wild game meat for begins. False. b. biologists and conservationists
meals at home requires use of 4. Eventually, the hunter’s physical c. family and friends
artificial preservatives, sweeteners conditioning exercises should be
or colorings. False. done wearing clothing and foot gear -Scouting
3. If the hunter does NOT field dress that will be used during the hunt. 1. A hunter scouts a particular piece
the animal properly and keep the True. of property to find good places to
carcass clean, cool and dry the meat 5. Hunting in mountainous areas hunt. True.
may spoil. True. requires NO special physical 2. When scouting, it is NOT necessary
conditioning for anyone. False. to observe property boundary lines.
-Butchering False.
1. If the game animal will be mounted, Lesson 2: Preparing for the Hunt 3. At different times of the day, game
the hunter should: 1. Hunters who complete a pre- animals might NOT be present on a
a. talk with the taxidermist before hunt checklist show respect and particular piece of property. True.
butchering responsibility for:
b. ask the license and tag a. game animals and their habitat Lesson 3: Wilderness Survival
salesperson for instructions b. landowners and wildlife 1. A hunter should ________________
c. talk with the hunting guide after biologists for a wilderness emergency.
butchering c. game wardens and hunting a. prepare
2. During the butchering process, the partners b. fear
meat, butchering tools and table 2. Every hunting season is like any c. wish
should be: other, so preparation to hunt is a
a. clean, dry and washed with fresh waste of time. False. -Survival by the Numbers
water 3. Before the hunt begins, the 1. Be prepared to spend an unplanned
b. cool, wet and covered with hunter should take time to night out as if _______________ will
butcher paper __________________ all hunting help with survival.
c. washed with warm soapy water equipment. a. everyone else
and dried a. store and lock b. someone else
b. check and stack c. no one else
-Preserving c. clean and inspect 2. The key to your survival is knowing
1. Wild game meat may be pickled for 4. It is NOT the hunter’s that you can save yourself. True.
eating at a later time. True. responsibility to know and follow
2. Jerked game meat may keep for up all hunting laws and regulations. -Drink Enough Water
to a year, depending on: False. 1. Under normal conditions, the body
a. amount of spices, salt and 5. In preparation for the hunt, the needs ______________ quarts of
pepper included in the recipe hunter must obtain the proper water each day.
b. use of either an electric or _______________, tags, permits and a. 2
propane oven or smoker stamps. b. 5
c. care given during field dressing, a. license c. 8
butchering and preserving b. guide 2. It is better to have water in the
c. map stomach than in the canteen. True.
Lesson 3: Wild Game Recipes 6. Hunters who wish to hunt on
1. Wild game is a great source for private land must obtain permission -Build a Fire
natural, organic food. True. from the landowner. True. 1. To build a fire, three things are
2. Hunters have been harvesting necessary:
high quality, flavorful and natural -Making a Hunt Plan and Sticking a. wood, air, and wind
game meat for their families and with the Plan b. fuel, source of heat, and
friends throughout human history. 1. A hunter should make a hunt plan oxygen
True. and ______________ that plan. c. paper, kindling, and gas
2. If a fire does not start after 3. The seven enemies of the wilderness temperature normal. True.
preparations have been made: survivor are: __________, cold, 6. A person who is suffering
a. keep lighting more and more thirst, hunter, fatigue, boredom or hypothermia will show the
matches until it starts loneliness, and unwillingness to “umbles”: stumbles, mumbles,
b. try to find out which part of the “stay put” and wait for rescue. fumbles, grumbles. True.
fire triangle is missing a. pleasure
c. add more wood on top of the pile b. position Lesson 6: Using a Map and Compass
of kindling c. pain 1. Which type of map provides the
4. The average number of hours from most useful details about the land?
-As a Crisis Evolves Remember the 4 full dark to dawn that a person may a. Topographic map
Letters in the Acronym STOP have to sit in the dark is: b. Hand-drawn map
1. In the acronym STOP, the letter T a. 4 c. State park map
stands for: b. 6 2. In which direction does the
a. Temperature c. 8 magnetic needle on a compass
b. Time 5. The value of warm clothing is its always point:
c. Think ability to keep a person warm while a. South
2. In the acronym STOP, the letter S sitting still. True. b. East
stands for: c. West
a. Stop -Basic Rules for Surviving a d. North
b. Sit Wilderness Emergency 3. To help prevent becoming lost, it
c. Stand 1. An out-of-control ego helps in a is best to use a map and a compass
wilderness emergency. False. together. True.
-Prepare for these Possibilities 2. A hunter should have a personal 4. When using a GPS for hunting and
1. Hunters should prepare for survival kit whenever hunting, other outdoor activities, always
becoming lost. True. know what’s in it and _________. bring fresh spare batteries. True.
2. Three tools that can help a hunter a. how to use it
from becoming lost are map, b. how to pack it Lesson 7: Personal Flotation Device
compass and c. how to save it (PFD)
a. AM radio 1. Wearing a PFD (Personal Flotation
b. range finder Lesson 4: First Aid Device) prevents a hunter from taking
c. GPS receiver 1. Hunters should take a First Aid class good shots at game. False.
3. In general, people are NOT afraid of and a CPR class. True. 2. If a waterfowl hunter falls into ice-
the dark. False. 2. The purpose of a basic first aid kit is to: cold water, it is easy to swim to
4. Hunters should expect to become a. provide signaling devices for use safety. False.
stranded and plan to ____________. during wilderness survival 3. When waterfowl hunting in a boat and
a. sleep b. store a sharp knife and plastic it is discovered that the PFDs were left
b. survive bags for field dressing game at the boat dock, the hunters should:
c. struggle c. provide items to use in case of a. continue hunting from their
5. To treat illness or injury in the illness or injury during a hunt present location
outdoors, know wilderness survival. b. travel to another location when
True. Lesson 5: Identifying and Treating ready
6. To survive in bad weather, three Illness and Injuries c. carefully return to the boat dock
things are required: _____________, 1. When treating a victim who is for the PFDs
ability to find or create shelter, and bleeding, stop the bleeding as soon
ability to get a fire going. as possible. True. CHAPTER 15
a. proper clothing 2. A burn is a type of injury to the skin Lesson 1: Key Wildlife Principles
b. plenty of food that is caused by exposure to heat -What Is Wildlife?
c. plenty of water from fire, the sun, electricity, 1. Nongame animals, such as the
chemicals and friction. True. Florida panther, are wildlife. True.
-What Is Survival? 3. When hunting on water, it is 2. Farm animals, such as cows and
1. The desire to be reunited with loved sufficient to have the PFDs stored chickens, are wildlife. False.
ones is the most important mental somewhere within reach on the boat. 3. A bobwhite quail spending its entire
aid to survive a tough situation. False. life in the wild is a “living resource.”
True. 4. If a serious injury occurs while True.
2. Removing the mystery about the hunting and cellular phone service is
environment also removes the available, call 911 to report the -Wildlife Conservation
__________. incident and ask for help. True. 1. Wise use of our natural resources is
a. fear 5. Hypothermia is when more heat called ______________.
b. fun escapes from a person’s body than a. conservation
c. faith it can produce to keep the body b. preservation
 c. separation breeding stock. 2. Knowing the age and sex of the
2. Professional wildlife managers place a. defend animals helps wildlife managers
__________ on the number of game b. eliminate determine how healthy the
animals that hunters can take. c. protect population is. True.
a. credits 6. Which of the following is an
b. limits example of a “renewable resource”? -Hunters Can Help Wildlife
c. permits a. oil Managers
3. Wildlife conservation helps game b. deer 1. Wildlife managers get very little
and nongame animals live in wild c. minerals information about wildlife from
places _____________. 7. In bad habitat for quail, hunters can hunters. False.
a. approximately one season harvest the “biological surplus” every 2. Hunters and wildlife managers are
b. nearly one year year forever without damaging the partners in wildlife conservation.
c. practically forever population. False. True.

-Habitat -Succession -Controlling the Wildlife Harvest

1. Food and water are the only things 1. Forest fires, ice storms, floods and 1. Wildlife managers design hunting
wildlife needs to stay alive. False. extreme temperatures of hot and seasons and restrictions to balance
2. Good habitat allows the adults of the cold do NOT change habitat. False. wildlife populations with available
species to breed, raise their young 2. “Succession” is the immediate change _________________.
and find shelter. True. of one kind of animal and plant a. landowners
3. Wildlife will thrive in poor habitat. community to another. False. b. shelter
False. 3. When a natural event, such as a c. habitat
forest fire, occurs in an area, the 2. Wildlife belongs only to hunters
-Carrying Capacity habitat is gone. False. and landowners. False.
1. “Carrying capacity” means an area
can support an unlimited number of -Permanent Change -Important Terms in Wildlife
animals. False. 1. Paving a parking lot is an example Management
2. “Carrying capacity” may be increased of ________________________. 1. A ________________ is the
by improving the habitat or creating a. temporary change populations of plants and animals
new habitat. True. b. improving habitat that live and interact with one
c. permanent change another in an area.
-Limiting Factors 2. Changes to the habitat can help or a. community
1. Too little food is an example of a hurt wildlife. True. b. habitat
“limiting factor.” True. 3. To have healthy and diverse c. succession
2. “Carrying capacity” and “limiting wildlife, humans must increase 2. Places where there is enough space,
factors” are NOT related. False. permanent changes to the food, water and shelter that are
3. If the number of deer living on an landscape. False. close to each other provide the
island increases beyond carrying worst habitat for wildlife. False.
capacity, they may starve. True. -Principles of Wildlife Management
1. The wise use of wildlife resources -Wildlife and People
-Biological Surplus is the goal of wildlife management. 1. Over time, humans have had little
1. “Biological surplus” is the extra True. impact on wildlife and habitat. False.
animals above the “carrying 2. Wildlife managers make their 2. People must work together nearly
capacity” for an area. True. decisions based on rumors. False. every day to improve wildlife and
2. If the “biological surplus” of deer 3. Managing how people use habitat habitat. True.
on an island remains high, the and wildlife is NOT a concern of 3. Which group has the biggest impact
herd will be healthy. False. wildlife managers. False. on wildlife in North America?
3. There must be enough young 4. Wildlife, such as deer, may increase a. Park Rangers
animals to replace the mature to such an extent that people will b. Land Managers
animals as they die off. True. not tolerate them. True. c. Landowners
4. The correct mixture of adult and 5. Wildlife management uses science
young animals needed to sustain to understand how animals, their -Wildlife Can’t Speak for Itself…We
a healthy population is called environment and people interact. Must Be the Ones to Speak Up
_____________ True. 1. Hunters should be actively involved
a. mature animals and fully informed about decisions
b. young animals -Wildlife Management Tools affecting wildlife. True.
c. breeding stock 1. A “habitat map” shows who owns 2. When authorities make bad
5. Hunting seasons, bag limits, and the land and how much habitat is decisions that affect wildlife,
license quotas are tools that wildlife available for different animals and hunters should respond with angry
managers use to __________ plants. True. letters and phone calls. False.
-Exotic or Non-Native Wildlife b. postage stamp -Learn to Identify Wildlife
1. A ____________ is an example of an c. concert stamp 1. Parks and neighborhoods provide
“exotic animal.” 3. Membership in organizations like opportunities to study wildlife. True.
a. Norway rat Ducks Unlimited and the National 2. Game animals, such as a female
b. cottontail rabbit Wild Turkey Federation is another black bear with cubs, are safe to
c. gray squirrel way hunters support wildlife come near and pet. False.
2. Exotic animals do NOT cause problems Conservation. True. 3. The majority of wildlife in North
for native wildlife. False. 4. Hunters do LESS to help wildlife America is classified as game animals
3. People should release more exotic than any other group in North and is hunted. False.
animals into wild places because America. False.
doing so will create greater wildlife -Tips for Wildlife Identification
diversity. False. -History of Hunters Helping Wildlife 1. To develop wildlife identification
1. The wildlife conservation skills, study animal sign, sightings
-Hunters as Conservationists movement, led by North America’s and sounds. True.
1. The money and efforts of hunters hunters and sportsmen, began in 2. Which of the following wildlife
saved many kinds of wildlife from 1970. False. identification skills is easy for a
extinction. True. 2. Hunters should tell nonhunters that beginner?
unregulated hunting helps wildlife. a. sights and sounds animals make
Lesson 2: Role of Hunting in Wildlife False. b. geographic distribution and habitat
Conservation c. males and females of some species
1. In the United States, an excise tax paid Lesson 3: Wildlife Identification
by manufacturers on new firearms, -Hunter Responsibility and Wildlife -Caution for Hunters
ammunition and archery equipment Identification 1. What tool can help a hunter
is available to state wildlife agencies 1. _____________ have the ethical and properly identify animals?
for:_______________. legal responsibility to know which a. scope mounted on a gun or bow
a. police protection game animals they are hunting. b. binoculars or spotting scope
b. wildlife conservation a. Hunters c. front and rear sights on a rifle
c. energy production b. Landowners 2. Never shoot in the direction of a
2. When someone purchases a c. Non-hunters sound, color or movement. True.
____________ that money is used 2. Antlers help hunters know if the 3. A wildlife identification handbook
to buy and lease wetlands for game animal is an elk or a moose. with color photos is NOT useful
waterfowl refuges and production. True. when hunting. False.
a. duck stamp