Hunter Safety Practice Test

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Are you planning on going on a hunting trip this holiday with the family? Most people frown upon hunting, but it is legal to hunt a specific type of animal in a given season in some states. Take up this Hunter safety practice test below and get to learn more about hunting safety while testing what you already know. All the best, and remember to keep safe!

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1.

How much percentage of the federal excise tax is placed on sporting arms, ammunition, and archery equipment?
- A.
  
  15%
- B.
  
  10%
- C.
  
  11%
- D.
  
  5%
2.

Which Federal agency provides aid to state wildlife agencies for hunting-related projects?
- A.
  
  National Park Service
- B.
  
  US Fish and Wildlife Services
- C.
  
  Dept. of Natural Resources
- D.
  
  US Dept. of the Interior
3.

Which type of bullet is recommended for rifles with tubular magazines?
- A.
  
  Pointed soft tip
- B.
  
  Rounded soft point
- C.
  
  Protected tip
- D.
  
  Full metal jacket
4.

Modern ammunition varies depending on the type of firearm. Rifles and handguns use a __________, containing a single projectile (bullet).
- A.
  
  Shell
- B.
  
  Shotshell
- C.
  
  Cartridge
- D.
  
  Round
5.

___________ is the term used to designate bore diameter of a shotgun.
- A.
  
  Shot
- B.
  
  Wad
- C.
  
  Gauge
- D.
  
  Chamber
6.

What is the three-dimensional spread of shot pellets called after they leave the barrel?
- A.
  
  Shot pattern
- B.
  
  Choke
- C.
  
  Shot-string
- D.
  
  Diameter spread
7.

What most likely could cause a firearm to explode?
- A.
  
  A misfire
- B.
  
  Insufficient gunpowder
- C.
  
  Using the wrong choke for your quarry
- D.
  
  Using the wrong ammunition
8.

When patterning a shotgun, the pellets within a 30-inch circle should be of a proper even density to ensure a clean kill. The pattern should contain a sufficient percentage of the load which should be at least ______%
- A.
  
  35
- B.
  
  45
- C.
  
  55
- D.
  
  65
9.

The standard measurement of shooting accuracy is one minute of angle or (MOA), which is _______ of one degree, or approximately one inch at 100 yards.
- A.
  
  1/60
- B.
  
  1/10
- C.
  
  1/25
- D.
  
  1/360
10.

Man's use of bow and arrow is recorded as early as:
- A.
  
  10,000 BC
- B.
  
  6,000 BC
- C.
  
  3,000 BC
- D.
  
  1,000 BC
11.

Eighty percent of all firearm incidents occur within what distance from the muzzle?
- A.
  
  10 yards
- B.
  
  15 yards
- C.
  
  20 yards
- D.
  
  25 yards
12.

____________ is an essential aspect of hunter safety. Only shoot when you know the target is a legal game and that no people, domestic animals, buildings, or equipment are in the zone of fire.
- A.
  
  Knowledge
- B.
  
  Self-control
- C.
  
  Coordination
- D.
  
  Marksmanship
13.

Which of the following would NOT be a good location for a treestand?
- A.
  
  Downwind of the animal's expected route of travel
- B.
  
  At a height no higher than necessary
- C.
  
  On a fence line or near another landowner's property
- D.
  
  Adjacent to a well-traveled trail
14.

______________ is the process of lining up the front and rear sights.
- A.
  
  Sighting in
- B.
  
  Sight alignment
- C.
  
  Zeroing
- D.
  
  Sight picture
15.

Proper shotgun techniques will help you develop the rapid, fluid response you need to hit your target. ________ is the best technique for the beginning student.
- A.
  
  Swing-through
- B.
  
  Sustained lead
- C.
  
  Snap-shooting
- D.
  
  None of the above
16.

How soon can black powder residue damage the barrel of a muzzleloader?
- A.
  
  Three days
- B.
  
  Overnight
- C.
  
  One week
- D.
  
  One month
17.

What type of arrowhead is designed with spring arms attached to catch grass and leaves preventing arrow loss, used for stump shooting and small game hunting?
- A.
  
  Bullet point
- B.
  
  Blunt point
- C.
  
  Judo point
- D.
  
  Mechanical
18.

When using firearms at the shooting range, you should:
- A.
  
  Read all range rules that apply to the type of shooting you will be doing
- B.
  
  If there is a range master, be sure to follow his or her instructions
- C.
  
  Always wear hearing and eye protection, even if you're watching others
- D.
  
  All of the above
19.

A zone-of-fire depends on many factors, including the hunter's shooting ability, the game being hunted, the hunting environment, and the hunting strategy being used. For safety purposes, it's best to have no more than _______ hunters in a group.
- A.
  
  Three
- B.
  
  Four
- C.
  
  Five
- D.
  
  Six
20.

Which of the following is not one of the four main causes of hunting incidents?
- A.
  
  Safety rule violations
- B.
  
  Lack of control and practice
- C.
  
  Mechanical failure
- D.
  
  Elevated tree stands
21.

Which factor has a significant impact on a firearm's range?
- A.
  
  Your quarry
- B.
  
  Altitude
- C.
  
  Degree of angle
- D.
  
  Barrel thickness
22.

When following bow shooter safety tips, an archer (hunter) should:
- A.
  
  Make sure there is something to stop the arrow if you miss
- B.
  
  Shoot a minimum draw weight of 45 lbs (pounds)
- C.
  
  Only practice with blunt, bullet, or field type points
- D.
  
  Use a draw lock device
23.

What affects the density of pellets when patterning your shotgun?
- A.
  
  The action that you use
- B.
  
  The gauge that you use
- C.
  
  The magazine that you use
- D.
  
  The choke that you use
24.

Statistics show that more than ______ of the fatal firearm incidents reported each year occurred in the home.
- A.
  
  Half
- B.
  
  Two thirds
- C.
  
  One third
- D.
  
  One fourth
25.

When you're in a remote or unfamiliar area, a ___________ map and compass are a must.
- A.
  
  GPS
- B.
  
  Aerial
- C.
  
  Topographic
- D.
  
  GIS