Michigan Hunter's Safety Chapter
Review Questions and Answers
___ is a hunting technique that involves a group of hunters who are spread out and
move to push the game toward other hunters waiting at the end of the cover. -
ANSWER-Driving
___ is a measure related to the diameter of the bore and the size of the shotshell
designed for that bore. - ANSWER-Caliber
___ is NOT a safe way to transport a firearm. - ANSWER-Loaded and in a gun rack in
the rear window
___ is the only type of powder that should be used in muzzleloaders. - ANSWER-Black
Powder
___ is the process of placing the arrow shaft on the bow's arrow rest and pulling the
arrow back until the string snaps into the slot. - ANSWER-Nocking
___ should be worn at all time while climbing a tree and when on a tree stand. -
ANSWER-A safety harness
___ would NOT be an essential part of a hunting plan that you would leave with a family
member or friend. - ANSWER-The number of game you plan to harvest
___ would not contribute to meat spoiling. - ANSWER-Cold
A ___ shot is the preferred shot for larger game animals, such as deer, elk, and bear. -
ANSWER-Broadside
A common error when hunting birds with a shotgun is ___. - ANSWER-Failing to align
the sights on the target properly and then take a deep breath.
A good safety rule to follow when shooting a bow is ___. - ANSWER-Release an arrow
only when the path to the target and beyond is clear.
A habitat for wildlife must include ___. - ANSWER-Space, arrangement, food, cover,
and water.
A primary objective of hunter education programs is to ____. - ANSWER-Produce
knowledgeable, responsible, and involved hunters.
A responsible and ethical hunter would NOT ___. - ANSWER-Waste meat and usable
parts of the game harvested.
, A safety is located around the receiver of the firearm and ___. - ANSWER-Is a device
that blocks the action to prevent accidental firing.
A true sportsman not only strives to bring home the game he or she is seeking, but also
to ___ the quarry. - ANSWER-inflict the minimal amount of suffering on
According to Aldo Leopold, the "father of wildlife management", ethical behavior is___. -
ANSWER-doing the right thing when no one else is watching-even when doing the
wrong thing is legal.
All handguns should be fired at ___ length. - ANSWER-Loft
An unsafe practice when using a muzzleloader is ___. - ANSWER-loading directly from
a horn, flask, or other container.
Be able to label a bolt-action rifle - ANSWER-Stock, sight, trigger, and muzzle
Be able to label parts of a muzzleloader - ANSWER-
Be able to label parts of rifle and shotgun ammunition. - ANSWER-Bullet, wad,
gunpowder, primer
Be able to label parts of the arrow - ANSWER-
Bleeding should be controlled by applying ___ to the wound. - ANSWER-Direct
pressure
By continuously monitoring the birth rate and death rate of various species and the
condition of their habitat, wildlife managers ___. - ANSWER-Know how to set hunting
regulations and can determine whether other management practices are needed to
conserve wildlife species.
Consuming alcohol before or during a hunt does not ___ - ANSWER-enhance your
chance of a successful hunt.
Firearms should be stored ___ in a ___ location, and separate from ___. - ANSWER-
unloaded, locked, ammunition.
Flist four of the eight rules of survival that every hunter should follow. - ANSWER-Don't
panic if lost
Don't travel and hunt alone
Bring a map and a compass
Take enough food to last days
Good marksmanship is ___. - ANSWER-Hitting your target accurately and consistently.
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