Hunter Safety Certification Exam Guide & Practice Test

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HUNTER SAFETY CERTIFICATION EXAM (LATEST 2025 /

2026) QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS | GRADE A | 100%

CORRECT (VERIFIED ANSWERS)

Which part of a modern firearm has the same function as the

lock on a muzzleloader? .....ANSWER.....action

Which kinda of powder can cause serious injury if used in a

muzzleloader? .....ANSWER.....Modern smokeless powder

Which of the following describes safe handling of a

muzzleloader? .....ANSWER.....Always point the muzzle in a safe

direction.

Which type of bow uses wheels and cables and is the most

popular bow for hunting and target shooting?

.....ANSWER.....Compound bow

A crossbow: .....ANSWER.....Shoots bolts or shorts arrows

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It is safe to shoot an arrow when the target is: .....ANSWER.....In

front of a safe backstop

You nock an arrow with the bow parallel to the ground. The cock

feather should be pointing: .....ANSWER.....straight up

What should you use to screw on broadheads ?

.....ANSWER.....Specially designed wrench

The best anchor point for drawing a bow: .....ANSWER.....is

determined through practice

The rear end of an arrow has a slotted plastic tip that snaps onto

the string and holds the arrow in place. What is the name for this

slotted tip? .....ANSWER.....Nock

There are four primary rules of firearm safety. What is one of

these rules? .....ANSWER.....Be sure of the target and what is

beyond it before firing.

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Which of these is one of the firearm safety rules?

.....ANSWER.....Avoid alcoholic beverages before and during

shooting.

What have hunter education programs always taught young

hunters? .....ANSWER.....Firearm and hunting safety

What is true about responsible hunters? .....ANSWER.....The follow

safety rules and guidelines

Which group is a primary supporter of hunter education?

.....ANSWER.....International Hunter Education Association-USA

Within a firearm, a burning material created pressure to force

the bullet or shot out of the barrel. What is this burning material?

.....ANSWER.....Powder

The basic components of cartridges and shotshells are similar.

Shot pellets and a bullet are examples of which basic

component? .....ANSWER.....Projectile