Sample Hunter Safety Test

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10 Question Hunter Safety Practice Test

Test your hunting knowledge with this 10 question hunter safety practice test.
You need to answer 8 out of 10 questions correctly to pass!

Question 1 of 10

What are the 5 components of this shot shell?

A

1. Projectile, 2. Case, 3. Gunpowder, 4. Primer, 5. Wad Column

B

1. Case; 2. Shot pellets, 3. Wad Column, 4. Gunpowder, 5. Primer

C

1. Shot pellets, 2. Case, 3. Gunpowder, 4. Flint 5. Slug

D

1. Slug, 2. Wad Column, 3. Gunpowder, 4. Case, 5. Primer

What is the purpose of a plug in a shotgun?

A

To limit the effective range of the shotgun

B

To prevent the hunter from harvesting more than the legal limit

C

To prevent the shotgun from firing

D

To limit the number of shells the magazine can hold

Which of the following is an example of a recurve bow?

A

B

C

D

Which of the following is an example of a blunt point broadhead?

A

B

C

D

Which of the following would be an example of the actions of an ethical hunter?

A

Making sure to leave hunting licenses and required game tags in the truck so that they are not lost

B

Keeping all knowledge of sport hunting a secret to ensure personal success

C

Leaving the entrails of a game animal at the site of the harvest for other wildlife to dispose of

D

Practicing marksmanship before the hunting season to ensure a clean, swift harvest of a targeted animal

What tool can the archer use to achieve greater accuracy when shooting the compound bow?

A

A mechanical release

B

An arm guard

C

A string silencer

D

A trigger guard

What is the most secure option for safe storage of firearms?

A

Bedroom closet

B

Carrying Case

C

Secure cabinet

D

Garage

Which of the following safety harnesses is the safest and MOST recommended when hunting from a treestand?

A

Simple belt harness

B

Chest harness

C

Fall Arrest System / Full Body Harness

D

Tree Anchored Safety strap

Which of the following firearms is an example of an inline percussion muzzleloader?

A

B

C

D

Why should a safe hunter read the user's manual before operating a new firearm?

A

To properly understand how the firearm works

B

To make sure they are aware of the firearm's warranty

C

To ensure the serial number on the firearm is correct

D

To inform themselves of the hunting regulations in their area

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