Hunter Safety: Chapter 1

What is the mission of the International Hunter Education Association-United States of America (IHEA-USA)?

• To develop safe, responsible, and knowledgeable hunters

• To discourage cooperative efforts among government agencies

• To promote hunting incidents

• To cultivate dishonesty and irresponsible behavior among hunters

When did the first mandated hunter education program begin?

• 1937

• 1949

• 1970

• 1985

What is the primary goal of hunter education programs?

• To promote poaching and careless behavior

• To develop unsafe and irresponsible hunters

• To discourage compliance with hunting laws

• To develop safe, ethical, and responsible hunters

What is the primary source of funding for the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act (Pittman-Robertson Act)?

• Federal income tax

• State government funding

• Federal excise tax on sporting arms, ammunition, and archery equipment

• Private donations

What is the purpose of the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act (Pittman-Robertson Act)?

• To fund wildlife habitat destruction

• To fund wildlife management research

• To fund the development of public target ranges

• All of the above

What percentage of the excise tax on handguns and archery equipment is used for hunter education and target ranges?

• 20%

• 5%

• 15%

• 10%

How are the funds collected for the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act distributed to the states and territorial areas?

• By the Department of Education

• By the Department of Agriculture

• By the Department of Defense

• By the Department of the Interior

What is the responsibility of the state in the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act funding?

• Apply for reimbursement through federal aid for up to 75% of the project's expenses

• Apply for reimbursement through federal aid for up to 50% of the project's expenses

• Cover 100% of the project's expenses

• Not responsible for any project expenses