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WorksheetsMO Hunter's Education
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 26mins
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Class
Date
1.
What was the primary reason hunting laws were passed?
a)
To conserve wildlife for future generations
b)
To protect landowner property
c)
To promote hunting
d)
To discourage hunting
2.
The Missouri Department of Conservation receives no money collected from wildlife violation fines. Where does this money go?
a)
Missouri’s general revenue fund
b)
Missouri’s highway fund
c)
Fund for the county school district where the violation occurred
d)
Missouri Department of Insurance
3.
An objective of hunter education is
a)
To produce safe, knowledgeable, responsible, and involved hunters
b)
To produce hunters who understand the importance of complying with hunting laws
c)
To produce hunters who understand the importance of behaving ethically
d)
All of these
4.
Which of the following statements about hunting is true?
a)
Modern hunting has led to the extinction of several different North American animals
b)
Hunting is an effective wildlife management tool
c)
Too much hunting causes hypothermia
d)
Hunters do not provide support for conservation
5.
The graph pictured shows:
a)
Limiting factors that affect surplus of game animals
b)
Wildlife breeding seasons
c)
Habitat management
d)
Succession
6.
Which is TRUE about responsible, ethical hunters?
a)
They only read last year’s regulations before their hunt
b)
They know and follow all the rules even if there is no one watching them
c)
They wear their bloodied hunting clothes downtown around in the public
d)
All of these
7.
How would a responsible hunter show respect for a landowner?
a)
Hunt on private land without asking permission
b)
Leave all gates the way they were found
c)
Ignore the landowner’s restrictions
d)
Drive across crops to save time
8.
If game you shoot travels to or falls onto land you do not have permission to be on, you:
a)
Must get permission to go onto the land to retrieve the game
b)
Must leave your firearm in your vehicle and then go retrieve the game
c)
May retrieve your game without landowner permission
d)
None of the above
9.
Why is hunter orange the most appropriate color for hunting safety?
a)
Animals cannot see it
b)
There is no other color like it in nature
c)
It blends in with your surroundings
d)
It provides additional insulation
10.
When treating someone for hypothermia, NEVER:
a)
Remove wet clothing and replace with dry clothing
b)
Use a fire to dry one layer of clothing at a time
c)
Give alcohol to re-hydrate and warm the victim
d)
Find shelter for the victim
11.
What should every hunter carry along on hunting trips to be prepared for outdoor emergencies?
a)
Road map
b)
Backpack
c)
First-aid kit
d)
None of these
12.
When planning a hunt that involves physical activity, what should a hunter begin doing well in advance of the hunt?
a)
Getting into shape
b)
Calling friends
c)
Sneaking up on the animal being hunted
d)
Loading the firearms
13.
What is the international emergency sign for distress?
a)
Three of any type of signals
b)
Four fires set in a row
c)
Two X’s laid out on open ground and large enough to be seen by a plane or helicopter
d)
None of these
14.
Prior to hunting, safe and responsible hunters will avoid:
a)
Talking with other hunters
b)
Going to a range to practice
c)
Medications that make them drowsy
d)
Writing a hunt plan
15.
What is the first step for both loading and unloading a firearm?
a)
Make sure the safety is on
b)
Keep your finger outside the trigger guard
c)
Open the action
d)
Point the muzzle in a safe direction
16.
You have shot a deer and you determine that it is dead. What is the very next thing you do?
a)
Unload your firearm, place it safely out of the way, and then immediately notch your permit
b)
Raise the deet by its hindquarters and bleed it
c)
Field dress the deer
d)
Use your knife to cut its throat and bleed it
17.
Which is the safest device to use while climbing a tree and while on a tree stand?
a)
Single-strap belt harness
b)
Single-strap chest harness
c)
Fall Arrest System (FAS) with full-body harness
d)
Braided free rope attached to the stand
18.
What is the first and most important rule of firearm hunting safety?
a)
Always be sure of the target, what is in front of it, and what is beyond it
b)
Always point the muzzle in a safe direction
c)
Always keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot
d)
Always avoid alcoholic beverages before and during shooting
19.
What parts of your body should have protection whenever you shoot a firearm?
a)
Eyes and hands
b)
Eyes and neck
c)
Ears and hands
d)
Ears and eyes
20.
Is it a good, ethical choice to take a shot at the antlered deer running in the picture?
a)
Yes, the trees in the background make it a safe shot
b)
Yes, a trophy buck is always better than a doe
c)
No, killing bucks is illegal
d)
No, it is almost impossible to make a clean, quick kill shooting at running deer, and a miss could wound the doe.
21.
How is a single-shot firearm different from a repeating firearm?
a)
A single-shot has extra cartridges or shotshells ready in a magazine
b)
A single-shot is always a break action
c)
A single-shot must be reloaded each time the firearm is fired
d)
A single-shot is safe and cannot be fired accidentally
22.
In which situation should a firearm be unloaded?
a)
When crossing a fence
b)
When calling game
c)
When stalking game
d)
When approaching downed game
23.
What must you do anytime you are traveling or hunting in a boat?
a)
Have a personal flotation device for each passenger
b)
Camouflage your boat
c)
Load your firearm before getting in a boat
d)
All of these
24.
Which specific organ(s) or body parts(s) is the most effective shot for whitetail deer?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
25.
A good hunt plan would include
a)
The exact location where you will hunt
b)
The names and contact information of your hunting companions
c)
The time you expect to be home
d)
All of these
26.
What type of powder must be used in standard muzzleloaders?
a)
Black powder or black powder substitute
b)
Modern smokeless powders
c)
Liquid smoke
d)
All of these
27.
Which statement about arrows is TRUE?
a)
An arrow is harmless at distances over 40 yards
b)
An arrow is as deadly as a bullet
c)
An arrow is not easily deflected
d)
Basic firearm safety rules do not apply to archery
28.
How should firearms be stored at home?
a)
Unloaded with ammunition nearby for easy access
b)
Stored in a lined gun case
c)
Displayed in a glass cabinet or on a wall rack
d)
Unloaded and in a locked location separate from ammunition
29.
How do you know which ammunition to use with your firearm?
a)
Exactly match the information on the firearm with the information on the ammunition and the box
b)
Choose the least expensive box of ammunition
c)
Match only the gauge of the firearm to the ammunition
d)
None of these
30.
Which of the following about firearm safeties is TRUE?
a)
A safety is a mechanical device that can fail
b)
A safety can take the place of safe firearm handling
c)
It is best to release a safety as soon as you see the animal you are hunting
d)
A safety will always prevent the firearm from firing
31.
Which of the carries pictured provides the BEST muzzle control?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
32.
Which hunter can safely shoot at the bird AT THIS MOMENT?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
33.
Why must you learn to recognize key characteristics of the animal you are hunting?
a)
To make sure you limit out
b)
To avoid taking illegal game or non-game animals
c)
To receive a hunting permit
d)
To tag a harvested animal properly
34.
How should a firearm be transported in a vehicle?
a)
In a window gun rack
b)
Unloaded and in a case
c)
On the front seat for easy access
d)
Loaded in a case
35.
When checking for debris in the barrel of a firearm, point the muzzle in a safe direction and then:
a)
Check for dirt or plant matter in the barrel
b)
Pull the trigger to clear the barrel
c)
Open the action and unload the firearm
d)
Push a rod or stick down the barrel to clean it out
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