Alaska Muzzleloader Hunter Safety Course

Chapter 4 Review Questions
1.	Responsible hunters __________________. use land without asking permission from the landowner. keep firearms out of sight when not hunting. draw attention to themselves by wearing bloody or dirty hunting clothes when it's not necessary. harass or frighten livestock unnecessarily.
2.	Which of the following best summarizes the "hunter’s ethical code"? You should always respect natural resources, other hunters, non-hunters, and landowners. If you observe hunting regulations, you will behave ethically. Following the dictates of your conscience is the best policy. Your first consideration should always be conserving natural resources.
3.	According to Aldo Leopold, the "father of wildlife management," what most influences a hunter’s behavior? local hunting regulations the hunter’s conscience the hunter’s peers the hunter’s marksmanship
4.	A true sportsman not only strives to bring home the game he or she is seeking but also strives to __________ the quarry. fire as soon as possible on cripple inflict the minimal amount of suffering on none of the above
5.	It is critical that you know about the game you are hunting because ______________. only one sex of the game you’re hunting may be legal. there may be protected species in the same area that you need to avoid shooting. it will increase your chance of success. all of the above.
6.	The most effective place to shoot an animal is the vital organs, which are the and .
7.	A __________ shot is the preferred shot for larger game animals, such as deer, elk, and bear. broadside rear-end head-on quartering-toward
8.	When approaching a downed deer or other large animal, you should __________. approach from the front, and make noise to startle the animal. pause above and behind the animal’s head, and watch the chest cavity for any movement. approach from the front if the animal’s eyes are closed. any of the above are safe methods for approaching downed animals.
9.	A responsible and ethical hunter always ____________________. performs field dressing immediately after tagging the animal. uses as little powder as possible when developing loads. holds wildlife conservation above personal safety. follows the law above personal conscience.
10.	*__________ would not* contribute to meat spoiling.** Cold Dirt Moisture Heat

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