Hunter Safety 1
When showing or handing someone a firearm, what is the first thing you should do?
Open the action
The wise use of renewable wildlife resources based on scientific fact is called:
Wildlife Management
How do you positively identify the correct size of ammunition for a firearm?
Gauge/Caliber stamped on the base of the cartridge or shell
When black powder hunting, why does a hunter mark the ramrod?
Determine if the gun is loaded
When a hunter trip or stumbles, creating a barrel obstruction, what is the first step in removing the obstruction?
Open the action and unload firearm
When bow hunting what is a hunter's most important piece of safety equipment.
Fall restraint system
What is the standard shotgun shell size?
What is the difference between rifle marksmanship and shotgun marksmanship?
Aim a rifle, point a shotgun,
What is the first step a hunter should take in getting permission to hunt of private property?
Contact the landowner well in advance of the season
The stronger of your two eyes.
Master or dominate eye
Where should your trigger finger be when handling a firearm?
Outside the trigger guard, away from the trigger
What shot is illegal to use while hunting waterfowl?
Lead
When is it important to file a hunting trip plan?
To ensure a safe return
Name a land area in Texas that would NOT be open to public hunting.
Any state park or national park
Where is the best place to find information about hunting seasons and rules?
Texas Parks and Wildlife outdoor annual
When sighting in your rifle, which way should you move the rear sight?
The direction you want the bullet to travel
The number of animals that habitat can support throughout the year is called:
Carrying Capacity
Why do hunter's obey game laws?
It is the legal and ethical thing to do
What should you do when you need to cross a fence alone?
Unload the firearm, and set it down muzzle facing away from yourself
You are walking single file with 2 other hunters and you are last in the line, what carries are safe to use?
Two hand ready, shoulder, sling, cradle