Fear and panic aggravate reactions. Calm the victim as much as possible.
Treatment: Keep victim in reclined position to slow the spread and if on limb keep below heart level
What is a snakebite?
100
International emergency sign for distress is any of the following: shots, whistles, flashes with a mirror, or evenly placed fires.
What is signaling for help?
100
Contains a single projectile bullet.
What is a cartridge?
200
Each hunter has a zone-of-fire which spans about 45 degrees in front of each hunter.
What is Safe Zone-of-fire?
200
The long spine of the arrow.
What is the shaft
200
Pain lasts more than a few minutes, moving the injured area is difficult, or there is swelling in the area.
Treatment Splinting, thick padding around area, and immobilize area.
What is a broken bone?
200
Prepare well before dark. It should be natural looking such as a rock overhang or thick stand of evergreens. Should also be dry, well drained and protect from wind. Should be located near water and plenty of firewood.
What is preparing a shelter?
200
Used primarily for big game hunting
What is a Broadhead?
300
Point the muzzle in a safe direction
Open the action; make sure the barrel is unobstructed
Put the safety on
Load the ammuniton
Close the action
What is loading and unloading firearms?
300
A chemical mixture that burns rapidly and converts to an expanding gas when ignited.
What is gunpowder?
300
Improperly working camp stoves and lanterns, as well as wood and charcoal fires can produce this
symptoms headaches, dizziness, weakness, and difficulty breathing
What is carbon monoxide poisoning?
300
Uncontrolled shivering is usually the first obvious symptom. Slow slurred speech and memory loss can occur. To prevent it you should dress properly, avoiding potentially dangerous weather conditions, and drying out ASAP.
What is hypothermia?
300
Can be adjusted for the game being hunted. As pellet diameter decreases, more shot can be placed in a standard shotshell load.
What is Shot size?
400
A skill essential for achieving a clean kill
What is accuracy?
400
Located behind the trigger and also forms the trigger guard
What is lever action
400
A life-threatening emergency. Rapid loss of this can result in shock and loss of conciousness.
Treatment direct pressure and covering area
What is bleeding?
400
If there is snow on the ground, build the fire on a platform of green logs or rocks that haven't been exposed to long-term moisture. If dry clear a patch of bare dirt
What is starting a fire?
400
This a solid projectile, usually lead, used for big game with a shotgun
What is a slug?
500
Arrows are carried in this position when approaching game.
What is nocked position?
500
Usually stamped towards the rear of the barrel.
What is the data stamp
500
Can result from serious injury.
Symptoms include: pale, clammy skin; rapid pulse; shallow breathing; and fear in the victim
What is shock?
500
Created from aerial photographs and reveal the contours of the land, including hills, ridges, and valleys
What is Topographic compasses?
500
To control shot string, shotguns have this that will affect the shot pattern when the shot string hits the target.
Examples: Cylinder, improved, modified, and full.