Hunters Education Study Guide (IDAHO)
2024-2025 Edition. Questions and
Answers. Graded A+
3 basic parts of a firearm? - ANS-Action
-Stock
-Barrel
4 Basic Components of Ammunition? - ANS-Case
-Primer
-Gunpowder
-Projectile
Are Trumpeter Swans protected? - ANSYES TRUMPETERS ARE PROTECTED
Can Snow Geese be Hunted? - ANSYES
Characteristic of a shotgun barrel? - ANSIt is long and fairly thin.
Characteristics of a Trumpeter Swan? - ANS-All White
-Long Necks
Describe a Rear-End Shot Angle... - ANSWorst angle that SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN at
all by hunters.
Describe Head-On Shot Angle... - ANSThis is a shot angle in which the animal will
definitely detect your movements.
Describe Quartering Away Shot Angle... - ANSWhen your target is facing away from
you BUT AT AN ANGLE.
Describe Quartering-Toward Shot Angle... - ANSWhen your target is facing toward you
BUT AT AN ANGLE.
Firing position that includes both arms being supported by your legs? - ANSSitting
Five stages of Hunter Development? - ANS-Shooting Stage
-Limiting-Out Stage
-Trophy Stage
-Method Stage
-Sportsman Stage
, For your hunting trip preparation, what is the #1 thing to leave? - ANSA Hunting Plan
with family or friends with details of your trip. Include a planned route and when you
plan to return. ALWAYS TELL OTHERS
Four main causes of Hunting Incidents? - ANS-Hunter Judgment Mistakes
-Safety Rule Violations
-Lack of Control and Practice
-Mechanical Failure
Give two characteristics of the Lynx - ANS-Black Tipped Tail
-Black Tufted Ears
How do you approach a downed deer? - ANSCarefully approach from above and
behind the head.
How do you tell what the cartridge number is? - ANSCHECK THE BARREL
Is the Lynx Protected or not? - ANSYes it IS PROTECTED!
Most difficult firing position? - ANSStanding due to shaky handling.
Most significant characteristic to a Snow Goose? - ANSBlack Tipped Wings
Name the 6 proper field ways to carry your gun. - ANS-Sling Carry
-Cradle Carry
-Trail Carry
-Elbow or Side Carry
-Shoulder Carry
-Two-Handed or "Ready" Carry
What 2 essentials are needed if you're in an unfamiliar or remote area? - ANS-Compass
-Topographic Map
What 3 rules must you follow then it comes to the storage of your firearms? - ANS-In a
locked location
-Unloaded
-Separate from Ammunition?
What action must be done immediately after the animal is determined as dead? -
ANSTag the animal immediately and indicate the date of kill.
What are the 4 firing positions? - ANS-Prone
-Standing
-Sitting
-Kneeling
2024-2025 Edition. Questions and
Answers. Graded A+
3 basic parts of a firearm? - ANS-Action
-Stock
-Barrel
4 Basic Components of Ammunition? - ANS-Case
-Primer
-Gunpowder
-Projectile
Are Trumpeter Swans protected? - ANSYES TRUMPETERS ARE PROTECTED
Can Snow Geese be Hunted? - ANSYES
Characteristic of a shotgun barrel? - ANSIt is long and fairly thin.
Characteristics of a Trumpeter Swan? - ANS-All White
-Long Necks
Describe a Rear-End Shot Angle... - ANSWorst angle that SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN at
all by hunters.
Describe Head-On Shot Angle... - ANSThis is a shot angle in which the animal will
definitely detect your movements.
Describe Quartering Away Shot Angle... - ANSWhen your target is facing away from
you BUT AT AN ANGLE.
Describe Quartering-Toward Shot Angle... - ANSWhen your target is facing toward you
BUT AT AN ANGLE.
Firing position that includes both arms being supported by your legs? - ANSSitting
Five stages of Hunter Development? - ANS-Shooting Stage
-Limiting-Out Stage
-Trophy Stage
-Method Stage
-Sportsman Stage
, For your hunting trip preparation, what is the #1 thing to leave? - ANSA Hunting Plan
with family or friends with details of your trip. Include a planned route and when you
plan to return. ALWAYS TELL OTHERS
Four main causes of Hunting Incidents? - ANS-Hunter Judgment Mistakes
-Safety Rule Violations
-Lack of Control and Practice
-Mechanical Failure
Give two characteristics of the Lynx - ANS-Black Tipped Tail
-Black Tufted Ears
How do you approach a downed deer? - ANSCarefully approach from above and
behind the head.
How do you tell what the cartridge number is? - ANSCHECK THE BARREL
Is the Lynx Protected or not? - ANSYes it IS PROTECTED!
Most difficult firing position? - ANSStanding due to shaky handling.
Most significant characteristic to a Snow Goose? - ANSBlack Tipped Wings
Name the 6 proper field ways to carry your gun. - ANS-Sling Carry
-Cradle Carry
-Trail Carry
-Elbow or Side Carry
-Shoulder Carry
-Two-Handed or "Ready" Carry
What 2 essentials are needed if you're in an unfamiliar or remote area? - ANS-Compass
-Topographic Map
What 3 rules must you follow then it comes to the storage of your firearms? - ANS-In a
locked location
-Unloaded
-Separate from Ammunition?
What action must be done immediately after the animal is determined as dead? -
ANSTag the animal immediately and indicate the date of kill.
What are the 4 firing positions? - ANS-Prone
-Standing
-Sitting
-Kneeling
