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Chapter 4 Review Questions

1. 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
2. List the four basic characteristics used for animal identification.
3. Unlike still hunting, stalking involves __________.
following signs left by the animal
spending at least ten times longer being still and observing rather than walking
using a game call
using dogs to locate the game
4. is a hunting technique that involves a group of hunters who are spread out and move to push the game towards other hunters waiting at the end of the cover.

5. 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
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. Once you are sure your quarry is dead, you should immediately it and then begin field dressing.

10. __________ would not contribute to meat spoiling.
Cold
Dirt
Moisture
Heat
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