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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!


Legend: Correct Answer Your Answer

Question 1 of 10

Which of the following is one of the main causes of accidents while hunting from a watercraft?

A

Standing in the watercraft while shooting
B

Wearing a personal flotation device
C

Only shooting within your zone of fire
D

Storing the firearm unloaded in a case when not in use

If a hunter is in need of rescue, what should they do to indicate their location to rescuers?

A

Be sure to have a compass, map and other survival gear in a backpack
B

Use a series of any three signals (i.e. three whistle blasts, three flashes from a flashlight, etc.)
C

Build a shelter
D

Have a first aid kit handy

What is the safe hunter's best resource for information on cleaning their firearm?

A

The owner's manual for the firearm
B

Government sponsored hunting booklets
C

Any person with a hunting license
D

Nothing, firearms are self-cleaning

Which of the following is a double-action revolver?

A

B

C

D

What do daily and seasonal bag limits indicate?

A

The maximum number of game animals a hunter may harvest in a given day or hunting season
B

The minimum number of game animals a hunter must harvest in a given day or hunting season
C

The amount of predators in a given area
D

The carrying capacity of a piece of land

Which of the following would be an example of the actions of responsible hunters?

A

Consuming alcohol before heading on a hunt
B

Bagging more than the legal limit whenever they can
C

Avoiding cooperating with law enforcement officials who might shut down their hunt
D

Ensure they know all game laws and regulations before going hunting

Which of the following is considered to be a safe hunting practice?

A

Engage the firearm's safety if the muzzle is pointing at another hunter
B

Unloading the firearm before crossing a ditch or creek
C

Always keep hunting dogs on a leash during the hunt
D

Leaning a loaded firearm against the side of a vehicle

Which of the following is a single action revolver?

A

B

C

D

Which of the following shooting positions is called the prone position?

A

B

C

D

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

A

Be sure to have the latest scope on your firearm
B

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

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

Pack a lunch

Please answer question before continuing.