Hunter Safety Practice Exam J

9. The father of wildlife management was:

• a. Benjamin Franklin

• b. Aldo Leopold

• c. John Browning

• d. Theodore Roosevelt

10. When exposed to cold weather, most body heat is lost through:

• a. Hands and Feet

• b. Feet and Nose

• c. Hands and Head

• d. Head and Torso

While striving for constant improvement in hunter education programs, this organization also continues the heritage of hunting by developing safe, responsible, and knowledgeable hunters.

• a. The National Rifle Association

• b. The National Wild Turkey Federation

• c. The International Hunter Education Association

• d. The Hunter Heritage Program

2. Other than the size of the area of the state, what other factor affects what proportion of federal funds a state will receive from the Pittman-Roberson Act?

• a. The population of the state

• b. The number of students certified in hunter education in the state

• c. The number of licensed hunters in the state

• d. All of the above.

3. To fully appreciate firearm safety, you must first understand how a firearm works, which includes:

• a. Parts of the firearm

• b. Types of ammunition and how ammunition is fired

• c. The ranges of the various firearms used for hunting

• d. All of the above

4.This type of safety is a sliding bar or button that blocks the firing action.

• a. Cross-bolt safety

• b. Pivot safety

• c. Slide or Tang safety

• d. Half-cock or Hammer safety

5. When taking a quick shot and the target is straight ahead at close range, this technique is called:

• a. Swing-through

• b. Snap-shooting

• c. Sustained lead

• d. Close range

6. While this firearm carry is comfortable, it has the least muzzle control. It can also snag in brushy terrain, and should be used when no one is in front of you.

• a. Two-handed, or “Ready” carry

• b. Sling Carry

• c. Elbow or Side Carry

• d. Shoulder Carry

7. When hunting from a boat, your personal floatation device should be approved by:

• a. North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

• b. U.S. Coast Guard

• c. The National Guard

• d. Bass Pro Shops

8. The moral principles or values that distinguish between right and wrong; they are unwritten rules that society expects to be followed is called?

• a. Responsibility

• b. Knowledge

• c. Sportsmanship

• d. Ethics