NY Hunter Education Course (Ch. 4
Basic Shooting Skills) Verified 2024
25-40; 45* - ANSWER-Hunters should be spaced _____ yards apart, and each should
have a zone of fire of ____ degrees in front.
arms - ANSWER-All handguns should be fired at _________ length.
cradle carry - ANSWER-If three hunters are walking in single file, it is acceptable for the
hunter in the center to use the _________.
full; extra full - ANSWER-For large slow game, such as a turkey, use a _______ or
_________ choke.
Hitting your target accurately and consistently - ANSWER-Good marksmanship is
____________.
lowering the head and cheek to the stock of the shotgun - ANSWER-A common error
when hunting with a shotgun is __________.
muzzle; action; unload; barrel; cleaning rod; look through - ANSWER-To check for
obstructions:
1 - Point the ____ in a safe direction.
2 - Open the ___ and _____ the firearm.
3 - Check for debris in the ____.
4 - Remove any obstructions with a ________, and then _______ the barrel.
place the gun on the other side of the fence with the muzzle pointed away from you, and
then cross - ANSWER-If crossing a fence while hunting alone, you should________.
point the muzzle in a safe direction; treat every firearm with the respect due a loaded
gun; be sure of the target and what is in front of it and beyond it; keep your finger
outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot - ANSWER-List the four primary rules of
firearm safety.
Prone - ANSWER-Of the four shooting positions, the steadiest is the ___________
position.
put the safety on; point the muzzle in a safe direction - ANSWER-To load or unload a
firearm safely, you should always ____.
release about half of it - ANSWER-To help you steady the rifle when you're ready to
shoot, draw a deep breath and _________.
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