HUNTER SAFETY EXAM|| 75
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(SCORED A+)
A paper plate may be used as a target to establish deer hunting accuracy. What size
plate is about the same size as the vital area of a deer? - ANSWER-8 inch
What are the two basic styles of firearm actions? - ANSWER-single-shot and
repeating
What is more likely to happen when a hunter drinks alcohol before or during the
hunt? - ANSWER-The hunter is involved in a hunting accident.
Which type of arrowhead spears fish and secures them until landed with an attached
line? - ANSWER-fish point
How old must you be to hunt big game in Arizona? - ANSWER-at least 10 years old
What is the purpose of Operation Game Thief? - ANSWER-to enlist citizen help in
reducing poaching
Which of the following is legal in Arizona? - ANSWER-hunting from an elevated
stand
What do open hunting season dates tell you? - ANSWER-when each kind of big and
small game may be taken
You have killed a big game animal. When must you tag it? - ANSWER-immediately
You are getting ready to carry a firearm on a boat. What should you do first? -
ANSWER-Unload the firearm and open the action.
Which statement about arrows is true? - ANSWER-An arrow is as deadly as a bullet.
What type of bow has a rifle-like stock that shoots shorter arrows? - ANSWER-
crossbow
What should be used to screw on broadheads? - ANSWER-specially designed
wrench
Three hunters are walking single file. Which of the following would be safe? -
ANSWER-The hunter in the middle keeps the gun pointed to the side.
How should a firearm be stored to be safe? - ANSWER-in a locked location,
separate from the ammunition
, Aside from being a good marksman, what is the key to making a clean kill? -
ANSWER-patience
Clothing can affect your ability to perform safely and responsibly. How should you
choose your clothes for a hunting trip? - ANSWER-Always wear clothing suitable for
the weather you expect.
What is the hunter's role in wildlife conservation? - ANSWER-to help control wildlife
populations at a healthy balance for the habitat
You are carrying a firearm. What should you do before crossing a fence? -
ANSWER-Unload the firearm.
How should you approach a downed animal that appears to be dead? - ANSWER-
Wait a short distance away and watch for any rise and fall of the chest cavity.
What is one ADVANTAGE of hunting from an elevated stand? - ANSWER-You have
a good backstop for shooting.
Aldo Leopold is the father of wildlife management. He once said that ethical behavior
is doing the right thing, even in what circumstances? - ANSWER-even when doing
the wrong thing is legal
What should be worn at all times while climbing a tree and when in a tree stand? -
ANSWER-fall-arrest system
The Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act (Pittman-Robertson Act) provides funds
for which of the following? - ANSWER-restoring and improving wildlife habitats
There are several ways to carry a gun. When is the shoulder carry a good choice? -
ANSWER-when all other hunters are in front of you
What is the number one concern to keep meat from spoiling? - ANSWER-heat
What item is specific to each rifle or handgun? - ANSWER-cartridge
What are the four primary rules of firearm safety? - ANSWER-Treat every firearm as
if it were loaded. Always keep the muzzle in a safe direction. Be sure of your target
and beyond. Keep your finger outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot.
What should you do when handling a firearm in the home? - ANSWER-Point the
muzzle in a safe direction when you pick up a firearm.
Which of the following is a proper way to treat hypothermia? - ANSWER-Replace
wet clothing with dry clothing.
What should a hunter know to develop an effective strategy for identifying and
tracking quarry? - ANSWER-an animal's characteristics
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(SCORED A+)
A paper plate may be used as a target to establish deer hunting accuracy. What size
plate is about the same size as the vital area of a deer? - ANSWER-8 inch
What are the two basic styles of firearm actions? - ANSWER-single-shot and
repeating
What is more likely to happen when a hunter drinks alcohol before or during the
hunt? - ANSWER-The hunter is involved in a hunting accident.
Which type of arrowhead spears fish and secures them until landed with an attached
line? - ANSWER-fish point
How old must you be to hunt big game in Arizona? - ANSWER-at least 10 years old
What is the purpose of Operation Game Thief? - ANSWER-to enlist citizen help in
reducing poaching
Which of the following is legal in Arizona? - ANSWER-hunting from an elevated
stand
What do open hunting season dates tell you? - ANSWER-when each kind of big and
small game may be taken
You have killed a big game animal. When must you tag it? - ANSWER-immediately
You are getting ready to carry a firearm on a boat. What should you do first? -
ANSWER-Unload the firearm and open the action.
Which statement about arrows is true? - ANSWER-An arrow is as deadly as a bullet.
What type of bow has a rifle-like stock that shoots shorter arrows? - ANSWER-
crossbow
What should be used to screw on broadheads? - ANSWER-specially designed
wrench
Three hunters are walking single file. Which of the following would be safe? -
ANSWER-The hunter in the middle keeps the gun pointed to the side.
How should a firearm be stored to be safe? - ANSWER-in a locked location,
separate from the ammunition
, Aside from being a good marksman, what is the key to making a clean kill? -
ANSWER-patience
Clothing can affect your ability to perform safely and responsibly. How should you
choose your clothes for a hunting trip? - ANSWER-Always wear clothing suitable for
the weather you expect.
What is the hunter's role in wildlife conservation? - ANSWER-to help control wildlife
populations at a healthy balance for the habitat
You are carrying a firearm. What should you do before crossing a fence? -
ANSWER-Unload the firearm.
How should you approach a downed animal that appears to be dead? - ANSWER-
Wait a short distance away and watch for any rise and fall of the chest cavity.
What is one ADVANTAGE of hunting from an elevated stand? - ANSWER-You have
a good backstop for shooting.
Aldo Leopold is the father of wildlife management. He once said that ethical behavior
is doing the right thing, even in what circumstances? - ANSWER-even when doing
the wrong thing is legal
What should be worn at all times while climbing a tree and when in a tree stand? -
ANSWER-fall-arrest system
The Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act (Pittman-Robertson Act) provides funds
for which of the following? - ANSWER-restoring and improving wildlife habitats
There are several ways to carry a gun. When is the shoulder carry a good choice? -
ANSWER-when all other hunters are in front of you
What is the number one concern to keep meat from spoiling? - ANSWER-heat
What item is specific to each rifle or handgun? - ANSWER-cartridge
What are the four primary rules of firearm safety? - ANSWER-Treat every firearm as
if it were loaded. Always keep the muzzle in a safe direction. Be sure of your target
and beyond. Keep your finger outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot.
What should you do when handling a firearm in the home? - ANSWER-Point the
muzzle in a safe direction when you pick up a firearm.
Which of the following is a proper way to treat hypothermia? - ANSWER-Replace
wet clothing with dry clothing.
What should a hunter know to develop an effective strategy for identifying and
tracking quarry? - ANSWER-an animal's characteristics
