Chapter 5
Quartering towards is considered a good shot angle if using a firearm, but not if using a bow.
True or False
True
What color is the safest choice for clothing?
fluorescent orange
When sighting in a rifle, what does MOA mean?
minutes of angle
When duck hunting in a boat, what is the safest position?
Back-to-back
It is critical that hunters are able to identify wildlife correctly so that they don't mistakenly _________________.
harvest illegal game animals or non-game animals.
Once you are sure your quarry is dead and you have completed all tagging and logging requirements, you should begin __________________.
field dressing
Three priorities for survial are ________________.
shelter, fire, and signal.
Rifle bullets always travel in a straight line
True or False
False
To avoid suspension trauma, you should __________________
use your suspension relief strap
Which fox is not native to Texas?
Kit Fox
Common Gray Fox
Red Fox
_______________ would not contribute to meat spoiling.
Cold
The international emergency signal for distress is ______________________.
three blasts from a whistle.
three shots.
three fires evenly spaced.
Which of the following positions is the most difficult to shoot from?
Standing
The essential components of a fall-arrest system are a full-body harness, a tether, and a suspension relief strap. Which is not an additional componenet that you would use to attach yourself to a tree?
climbing aids
If you were to spot a wild bear in Texas, what would it be?
Black Bear
Which preferred shot angle causes the most meat loss?
Head on
Even in cool weather, you need _________ quarts of water a day.
2-4
Which of the following is good marksmanship built upon?
Practice
Proper shooting technique
Proper sight adjustment or patterning
Which is a safety guideline for using an elevated stand?
Do not climb with anything in your hand or on your back
Horns are ______________________.
hollow
The most effective place to shoot an animal is the vital organs, which are the __________________.
heart and lungs
Hypothermia can be prevented by __________________________.
staying dry & dressing properly.
To help you steady the rifle when you're ready to shoot, draw a deep breath and ____________________.
exhale about half of your breath and then hold your breath and squeeze the trigger.
Which of the following is not an advantage of hunting from an elevated stand?
Gives little room for movement
Five groups commonly used to divide wildlife are _________________________.
large mammals, small mammals, upland birds, water fowl and wetland birds, and birds of prey.