Hunter Education Exam Review Questions and Answers
objectives of hunter education programs - --teach young hunters the practice of firearm
and hunting
-produce knowledgable, responsible, safety-involved hunters
-the U.S. fish and wildlife service provides federal aid to the TPWD to support a variety of
hunting related projects such as hunters education. What is the name of the federal act that
provides money for this? - -Pitman Robertson Act
-Most important ingredient in learning about hunting ethically? - -attitude
-3 main components of a firearm - -action, stock, barrel
-First step to becoming a responsible hunter is... - -knowing your firearm and how to use it
-the gauge or caliber of a firearm is stamped on the... - -barrel
-what pushes the projectile of a rifle down the barrel? - -expanding gas
-How should a firearm be stored? - -unloaded, locked away separate from ammunition
-the action of a firearm does what to the ammunition? - -load, unload, fire
-purpose of the safety on a firearm - -blocks the action and prevent firearm from shooting
-why should you know your firearms range? - -it tells what distance your firearm could
injure a person/animal
-1st step to cleaning your firearm - -point muzzle in safe direction
-good marksmanship - -accurately and consistently hitting the target when planned
-accuracy is critical for a... - -clean shot
-why is it important to understand the anatomy of the animal your hunting? - -inflict game
minimal amount of suffering
-when do you apply a tag to a game animal? - -once it's dead
-what's the most effective shot on a deer, antelope, and other large game animal? - -heart
or lung
-what should you do when you approach a downed deer or other large animal? - -
approach it carefully, make sure it's dead
objectives of hunter education programs - --teach young hunters the practice of firearm
and hunting
-produce knowledgable, responsible, safety-involved hunters
-the U.S. fish and wildlife service provides federal aid to the TPWD to support a variety of
hunting related projects such as hunters education. What is the name of the federal act that
provides money for this? - -Pitman Robertson Act
-Most important ingredient in learning about hunting ethically? - -attitude
-3 main components of a firearm - -action, stock, barrel
-First step to becoming a responsible hunter is... - -knowing your firearm and how to use it
-the gauge or caliber of a firearm is stamped on the... - -barrel
-what pushes the projectile of a rifle down the barrel? - -expanding gas
-How should a firearm be stored? - -unloaded, locked away separate from ammunition
-the action of a firearm does what to the ammunition? - -load, unload, fire
-purpose of the safety on a firearm - -blocks the action and prevent firearm from shooting
-why should you know your firearms range? - -it tells what distance your firearm could
injure a person/animal
-1st step to cleaning your firearm - -point muzzle in safe direction
-good marksmanship - -accurately and consistently hitting the target when planned
-accuracy is critical for a... - -clean shot
-why is it important to understand the anatomy of the animal your hunting? - -inflict game
minimal amount of suffering
-when do you apply a tag to a game animal? - -once it's dead
-what's the most effective shot on a deer, antelope, and other large game animal? - -heart
or lung
-what should you do when you approach a downed deer or other large animal? - -
approach it carefully, make sure it's dead
