Wild Turkey
When approaching a downed deer or other large animal, you should ________________.
Pause above and behind the animal’s head and watch the chest cavity for any movement.
A responsible and ethical hunter would not ________________
Waste meat and usable parts of the game harvested.
Where can you find the hunting regulations for a particular county?
Outdoor Annual
If a game animal requires it, a tag should be completed and secured to the animal _____.
Immediately after the kill
Hitting the spot where you are aiming when hunting is important for _________________________.
a clean and ethical kill
A safety is __________________________________.
A device that blocks the action to prevent the firearm from firing.
The 3 basic parts of a firearm are _______________.
Action, Stock and Barrel
The most ethical way to transport a harvested deer is ________________________________.
quartered, packed in ice and properly tagged.
The worst angle for a shot at the vital organ on a deer is ______________.
Rear End
While safely loading and unloading a firearm you should always ______________________.
point the muzzle in a safe direction.
Responsible hunters ________________.
treat both game and non-game animals with respect.
To raise or lower a firearm or bow into an elevated stand a hunter should use _________________.
a haul line
A ___________________ shot is the preferred shot for larger game animals, such as deer, elk, and bear.
Broadside
Good marksmanship is ________________________.
hitting the spot where you are aiming on your target again and again.
Before climbing into or out of an elevated blind you should always _______________________.
unload your firearm.
It's important to become certified in hunters education in Texas to _________________.
reduce hunting accidents, develop safe and ethical behavior and comply with Texas Laws.
What should be included in your hunting plan that you leave with a family member or friend?
Who is with you, where you are going, directions to your location and when you will return.
You should always plan your hunt and _________________________.
Hunt your plan.
Name 3 Questions you should ask before taking any shot?
Is is Safe, Is is Legal, Is it Ethical
The first step to becoming a responsible hunter is _____________________________.
knowing your firearm and how to use it safely.
What are the 3 most important things you need for survival?
Food, water and shelter
According to ALdo Leopold, the “father of wildlife management,” ethical behavior is ______________.
Doing the right thing when no one else is watching ---- even when doing the wrong thing is legal.
The action of the firearm is made up of parts that ______.
Load, Fire, and eject the cartridge
The safest and most important clothing choice for hunting is ___________________.
Hunter's orange
The first safety rule of firearm safety is __________________________________.
point your muzzle in the right direction.