Are You a Safe Hunter? – Project Childsafe

Q1:

As an ethical hunter, it’s important to respect the game being hunted. What are some important steps you can take?

Never taking more game than can be used

Using well-trained dogs to help find downed game

Properly field dressing and cleaning the game

Maintaining skill, patience and respect for the game

All of the above

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Q2:

What is the number one cause of hunting injuries?

Animal attacks

Falls

Inexperienced hunters

Carelessness

Dropped firearms

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Q3:

What color should be avoided when turkey hunting?

Blue

White

Red

Black

All of the above

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Q4:

What is the percentage of hunting-related injuries per 100 participants?

0.05%

0.1%

0.5%

1.5%

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Q5:

Which of these items can be used to ensure a firearm is safely stored and secured upon returning from a hunting trip?

Cable lock

Gun case

Lock box

Full size and biometric gun safe

Any of these

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Q6:

A majority of hunters wear hunter orange on their cap or vest. Why is this color used?

A. Deer and other game animals can’t see orange due to red-sensitive cells in their eyes.

B. It’s a fashion trend started by hunters in the early 20th century.

C. Hunters who wear orange are less likely to be mistaken for game by fellow hunters.

All of the above

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Q7:

What are some simple ways to prevent firearm accidents during the hunt?

Always point the firearm’s muzzle in a safe direction

Keep the safety “on” until you are ready to shoot

Be certain of what you are shooting at before pulling the trigger

Double check the background behind your target before shooting

Know where your hunting companions are

All of the above

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Q8:

Today, many hunters use tree stands as a preferred hunting spot. What are some advantages of hunting on tree stands?

Trees act as camouflage and conceal hunters from the game’s line of sight.

Being several feet above the ground helps minimize chances that the hunter’s scent will spook the game.

Shooters have a better view of their surroundings, which allows them to identify a safe zone-of-fire.

All of the above

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Q9:

Which of these items is not part of what hunters should bring along for a safe hunting trip?

Orange clothing

Nails to secure tree stands

Rope

A safety belt

An emergency survival kit

None of the above

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Q10:

What is the #1 way to prevent accidents, theft and misuse of your firearms during hunting season?

A. Ensuring that firearms are stored in a safe location that cannot be accessed without permission or supervision

B. Handling the firearm in safe manner during a hunting trip

C. Wearing the appropriate color clothing when hunting

A and B are equally important

A, B and C are equally important

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