Hunter's Quiz
Has it been a while since you took the hunters safety course? Here are a few questions taken from the Pennsylvania Game Commission website to test your memory.
- 1.
You’re driving home after a long day of hunting without seeing any deer. Suddenly, you spot a buck in a field. How many yards off the road must you be before loading your gun and taking a shot?
- A.
25
- B.
0
- C.
15
- D.
50
Correct Answer
A. 25 -
- 2.
Hunters need the following identification on them:
- A.
Hunting license
- B.
Hunting license plus a positive form of identification, such as a driver’s license or school identification card.
- C.
Nothing.
Correct Answer
B. Hunting license plus a positive form of identification, such as a driver’s license or school identification card.Explanation
If hunters are afraid of losing their identification in the woods, they can make a good photo copy of it.Rate this question:
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- 3.
You’re picking a location for the big day. How many yards must you be from an occupied building?
- A.
50
- B.
75
- C.
100
- D.
150
Correct Answer
D. 150 -
- 4.
Which one is an example of a “good” shot?
- A.
The deer is running.
- B.
The deer is stationary and broadside on the side of a hill.
- C.
Vital organs are covered by brush, trees or something else.
- D.
The deer is stationary on the crest of a hill.
Correct Answer
B. The deer is stationary and broadside on the side of a hill. -
- 5.
To minimize the risk of a firearm injury in the home, you should NEVER:
- A.
Store the firearm and ammunition together.
- B.
Keep your finger off the trigger when handling the firearm.
- C.
Point the muzzle in a safe direction.
- D.
Check that the chamber and the magazine are empty.
Correct Answer
A. Store the firearm and ammunition together. -
- 6.
You should only use ammunition that exactly matches the caliber or gauge specifications marked on this part of the firearm:
- A.
Stock
- B.
Barrel
- C.
Muzzle
- D.
Trigger
Correct Answer
B. Barrel -
- 7.
Hunters should be spaced how far apart and each should have a zone-of-fire of how many degrees in front of them?
- A.
12 to 20 yards; 25 degrees
- B.
25 to 50 yards; 45 degrees
- C.
25 to 40 yards; 45 degrees
- D.
50 to 80 yards; 90 degrees
Correct Answer
C. 25 to 40 yards; 45 degrees -
- 8.
Hunters should never shoot at game that comes back across the line of the hunters.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 9.
It’s legal to have a loaded firearm in, on or against any more vehicle when the vehicle is:
- A.
Stationary
- B.
Moving
- C.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. None of the above -
- 10.
O load and unload a firearm safely, you should always:
- A.
Put the safety on.
- B.
Dry fire the firearm before loading and after unloading.
- C.
Point the muzzle in a safe direction.
Correct Answer(s)
A. Put the safety on.
C. Point the muzzle in a safe direction.Explanation
Thought we would end with a trick question. Good Luck and be safe this year.Rate this question:
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