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 information does the data stamp located on the barrel of a shotgun indicate?

The manufacture date of the firearm

The type of action on the firearm

The gauge and length of the ammunition

The length of the barrel and the stock

Once in the treestand which of the following should be done first?

Load your firearm

Remove orange clothing

Have a cup of coffee

Secure the safety harness

Which of the following shotgun barrels has the smallest bore diameter?

10 gauge

12 gauge

16 gauge

20 gauge

When should a hunter ask a landowner permission to hunt on his or her property?

Well before the hunting season starts

The morning of the hunt

Once the hunt is completed if the hunter harvested game

Never. Hunters do not need to ask permission to hunt.

When storing firearms and ammunition, which of the following is an important consideration?

Ensuring that they are stored separately and securely

Ensuring that they are stored together in a single safe

Ensuring that they are stored under a bed or in a night stand

Ensuring that firearms are stored loaded in case of emergency

Which of the following is the best description of field dressing a harvested animal?

Preparing the animal to be mounted

Tagging the animal so it may be identified

Adding seasoning to the meat to help preserve it

Removing the entrails from the body cavity

Which of the following is an important consideration for treestand hunters concerning falls from a stand?

The chest strap or belt harness is the safest harness to use in case of a fall, since it does not restrict mobility

Using a haul line increases the chances of a fall. It is therefore better to carry all equipment into the stand by hand

It is important to carry emergency signaling devices that are readily accessible. Be prepared for a fall before it happens

The majority of treestand hunters do not need to worry about falling from a treestand, as long as they use a tree-anchored tether strap

If a hunter gets lost, which of the following statements is true?

Keeping a positive mental attitude is crucial in wilderness survival

Food must be found immediately in order to make it through the night

The hunter should avoid building a fire unless absolutely necessary

All plant species are safe to eat and are a good source of nutrients

How should your firearms and equipment be brought into a treestand?

Thrown up by someone still on the ground

Using a haul line once having reached the top

Carried up while climbing into the stand

Brought up while installing the treestand

Which of the following should all hunters do before using a treestand?

Be sure to have the latest scope on your firearm

Scout out a tree that is on a well-established game trail

Check its condition and follow the manufacturer's recommendations on use

Pack a lunch

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