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PRACTICE TEST
1. How much do bowhunters contribute to the economy each year through retail sales?
a. $2 billion
b. $5 billion
c. $9 billion
d. $13 billion
2. What is your initial goal when you sight-in a bow?
a. At least two arrows together
b. Two arrows in the bull's-eye
c. A grouping anywhere on the target
d. A grouping near the center of the target
3. What is a disadvantage of stalking?
a. Movements alert animals.
b. It's exhausting.
c. It's very time-consuming.
d. Only expert hunters can do it.
4. Besides being located close to game food sources, where should ground blinds be located?
a. On high ground
b. Deep in woodland areas
c. Close to game trails or watering holes
d. Set in natural depressions
5. What is one of the best ways to prevent heat exhaustion?
a. Stay out of the sun from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
b. Take frequent breaks
c. Wear a hat
d. Eat cold food
6. What is a broadhead arrow that passes throgh the chest cavity of a big game animal certain to do?
a. Cause massive bleeding
b. Cause instant death
c. Prevent the animal from running
d. Drop the animal on the spot
7. You should only hunt and shoot within what individual limitations?
a. Physical
b. Mental
c. Equipment
d. Training
8. What reduces human odor by helping to neutralize it or by hiding it with a natural competitive scent?
a. Cover scents
b. Attractants
c. Deodorants
d. Natural scents
9. Where would you want to place the bow after you have tied a haul line to it?
a. Directly below your climbing route
b. Near the tree's drip line
c. Away from your climbing route
d. Underneath the elevated stand
10. An offensive action toward non-hunters would be to display what kind of bumper stickers or slogans?
a. Pro-hunting
b. Religious
c. Vulgar
d. Political
11. What rule establishes which hunter can claim an animal if two hunters each shoot an arrow into the same animal?
a. The rule of fair chase
b. The rule of first blood
c. The rule of first strike
d. The rule of fair claim
12. What is the first thing you should know to ensure successful recovery after an animal is shot?
a. Where the animal headed
b. Landmarks around the shooting area
c. Where the arrow struck the animal
d. How far the arrow penetrates
13. How much fuel should you collect before starting a fire?
a. Only the small twigs needed to start the fire
b. More fuel than you think you will need
c. Enough to last one hour
d. What you can carry in a single trip
14. What should you avoid cutting or puncturing when field dressing an animal?
a. Internal organs
b. Head
c. Throat
d. Arteries
15. Covering your animal in your vehicle protects it from what?
a. Flies and ants
b. Contaminating dirt
c. Parasites
d. Rain and snow
16. How should a hang-on stand be secured?
a. Screwed or nailed to the tree
b. Secured with belts or chains
c. Propped up from below
d. Seated on large limbs
17. What is the outside limit for taking shots on big game in the open?
a. 40 yards
b. 45 yards
c. 50 yards
d. 55 yards
18. Above all, what is necessary for fellow bowhunters to maintain friendships?
a. Similar tastes in game
b. Shared values
c. Compatible equipment
d. Flexible attitudes
19. What item reduces bow recoil and increases the mass weight of the bow to lessen movement during a shot?
a. String guard
b. Tab
c. Stabilizer
d. Bow anchor
20. What is one of the most common types of serious bowhunting injuries?
a. Falling on a bow
b. Being shot by another hunter
c. Falling from a tree stand
d. Pulling a ligament
21. When speaking to non-hunters, hunters can present a positive public image by being prepared with what?
a. Clever zinger responses
b. The facts
c. An aggressive rebuttal
d. Funny anecdotes
22. What must hunters be able to do in order to properly identify game?
a. Get close to the animal
b. Recognize key characteristics of the game you are hunting
c. Identify the gender of the animal
d. Use binoculars to evaluate wildlife
23. What type of calls are commonly used by elk hunters during the rutting season to challenge other mating bulls?
a. Aggression
b. Distress
c. Position
d. Mating
24. When you think you are lost, remember the four STOP steps. What does the P stand for?
a. Pray
b. Procure
c. Plan
d. Protect
25. What is a common cause of accidental falls from a stand?
a. Leaning too far over a stand platform
b. Lack of coordination
c. Using inappropriate equipment
d. Long hours spent waiting in a stand
26. When you are standing in the stand, the FAS tree strap should be attached at what level?
a. At head level
b. At ground level
c. Below the platform
d. Level with the nearest branch
27. What game is best hunted using still hunting, stalking and glassing skills?
a. Small game
b. Birds
c. Big game
d. Fish or waterfowl
28. What is the goal of wildlife conservation?
a. Preserve natural resources without consuming them
b. Ensure the wise use and management of renewable resources
c. Preserve animals for hunting purposes
d. Encourage bans on hunting
29. How can you best match your arrow to your bow?
a. By trial and error
b. With a selection chart
c. With a friend's help
d. By brand
30. If spine strength is matched to the bow's draw weight, what will be minimized during flight?
a. Porpoising
b. Fishtailing
c. Bending
d. Drag
31. What type of shot increases the risk of wounding game rather than killing it?
a. Broadside
b. Quartering away
c. Long
d. Double-lung
32. What angle is an example of poor shot selection?
a. Broadside
b. Quartering away
c. Above the target
d. Head-on
33. What is an advantage of ground blinds for hunters?
a. Shelter from the cold
b. Room to lie down and rest
c. Effective camouflage
d. Unlimited visibility
34. Where is it okay to drive when hunting on private property?
a. Anywhere except plowed fields
b. In open meadows
c. In pasture areas
d. Only on existing roads
35. What do contour lines which are sharply tapered on a topographic map indicate?
a. An uphill direction
b. A downhill direction
c. Steep slopes
d. Ridges
36. What is another term for an arrow's resistance to bending?
a. Stability
b. Spine
c. Fletching
d. Rigidity
37. Bright red blood indicates bleeding from what body part?
a. Veins
b. Heart
c. Intestines
d. Arteries
38. Proper bow selection and fit are essential for what?
a. Prevention of injuries
b. Ease of handling
c. Maximum accuracy and performance
d. Quick release of the arrow
39. The compound bow can reduce draw weight by 50 percent or more due to what feature?
a. Wheels and cams
b. Springs
c. A flexible riser
d. Curved limbs
40. Why are hunting regulations passed?
a. Appease the anti-hunting populations
b. Protect resources, property rights and people
c. Raise fees from hunting-related activities
d. Limit the number of people who hunt
41. Which item should be included in a light-weight survival kit?
a. A compact hatchet or wood saw
b. A 10-foot rope
c. A gallon of water
d. Waterproof fire-starting materials
42. What type of person do the words safety-conscious, woodsman, marksman, law-abiding and respectful describe?
a. Wildlife manager
b. Responsible bowhunter
c. Nature lover
d. Environmentalist
43. What conditions often induce hypothermia?
a. Temperatures below freezing
b. Temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit
c. Cold, wet conditions
d. A lack of water
44. What type of calls duplicate mating activity such as antler rattling?
a. Aggression
b. Distress
c. Position
d. Mating
45. What do medical professionals need before treating someone with an arrow wound?
a. A description of the arrow
b. A duplicate of the arrow
c. Victim's medical history
d. Description of the accident
46. What do you call the spot where your shooting hand consistently comes to a normal rest on or near your face?
a. Nock
b. Release point
c. Anchor point
d. Draw rest
47. Which arrow points kill by shock and are best for small game animals such as rabbits and squirrels?
a. Field points
b. Judo points
c. Bullet points
d. Blunt points
48. What is the primary reason for planning carefully for a hunt?
a. To comply with bowhunting regulations
b. To prepare for unplanned events
c. To enlist your hunting companions
d. To provide information for local authorities
49. Which basic gear should you carry every time you go afield, even for short hikes?
a. Hunting
b. Camo
c. Survival
d. Navigation
50. What method is best for purifying water?
a. Boiling
b. Adding chlorine
c. Using a filter system
d. Melting snow
51. In the field, what can be used to mark off exact distances between a hunter's location and a spot that offers potential shots?
a. Trees and stumps
b. Locators
c. Subtenders
d. Flags
52. To become a proficient archer, one must practice and develop what important skill?
a. Power-shooting
b. Rapid-shooting
c. Distance-judging
d. Long-range
53. The patterns of camoflauge clothing should have a good contrast between which types of colors?
a. Green and brown
b. Gray and green
c. Light and dark
d. Artificial and natural
54. What do you call the process of adjusting the nocking point up or down and adjusting the arrow rest assembly from side to side to get stable flight from the arrow?
a. Sighting-in the bow
b. Balancing the bow
c. Tuning the bow
d. Stabilizing the bow
55. You must be sure of your target. What must you know besides what is in front of the target?
a. What is behind it and above it
b. What is immediately behind it and to either side
c. What is on either side of it
d. What is immediately behind it and beyond it
56. Who are considered the Fathers of Bowhunting?
a. Doug Easton and Howard Hill
b. Dr. Saxton Pope and Arthur Young
c. Fred Bear and Ben Pearson
d. Earl Hoyt and Tom Jennings
57. Who or what contributes to the control of wildlife populations, creating a healthy balance for the habitat?
a. Game wardens
b. Hunting
c. Government agencies
d. Hard winters
58. What environmental or weather situation always requires exceptional physical conditioning?
a. Rough country
b. Cold weather
c. Higher altitudes
d. Hot weather
59. What should only be carried in a sturdy quiver that fully covers the razor-sharp arrow points?
a. Bullet points
b. Judo points
c. Broadheads
d. Field points
60. What is the best way to alert your companions that you have been injured in a fall?
a. Yell for help
b. Build a fire
c. Signal with three blasts from a whistle
d. Put an X in the snow, grass or sand
61. What accessory allows the hunter to pull, hold and release the string without chaffing fingers?
a. Kisser button
b. Mechanical release
c. Knock point
d. Stabilizer
62. What should be used to apply firm pressure directly on a bleeding wound?
a. A thick, soft, clean pad
b. Your bare hand
c. An ice pack
d. Adhesive tape
63. What type of impact do broadhead-tipped arrows deliver?
a. High-energy
b. Low-energy
c. Knock-down
d. Vital
64. What does knowledge of the animal's anatomy tell the bowhunter?
a. How to field dress it
b. An aiming point in the vital area
c. The speed of the animal
d. The best way to track it
65. When should you attach yourself to a tree?
a. When you reach the tree stand
b. When still at ground level
c. When you first see game
d. When you prepare to shoot
66. What part of the bow seats the nock of the arrow in the same location on the string every time you shoot?
a. Anchor
b. Nocking point
c. Stabilizer
d. Arrow rest
67. What do hang-on stands require?
a. Separate climbing aids
b. Extra support
c. Large trees
d. Three people to assemble
68. What type of target is the best choice for deer hunting practice?
a. Moving
b. Paper
c. 3-D deer
d. Bull's eye
69. What wildlife management practice involves cutting down or burning forested areas to promote new growth?
a. Restocking
b. Habitat improvement
c. Succession
d. Environment control
70. Which of the following is a common bow-shooting error?
a. Focusing on the sight picture
b. Keeping your bow arm straight
c. Poor follow-through
d. Relaxing your fingers quickly
71. What bow rating is recommended for a mechanical or expandable arrow point?
a. 30 pounds or more
b. 35 pounds or more
c. 40 pounds or more
d. 50 pounds or more
72. Besides being dry and well-drained, what quality of a natural shelter is important?
a. Facing east
b. Facing west
c. Warmed by the sun
d. Protected from the wind
73. You should try to use the heaviest of which of these, as long as you can shoot comfortably and accurately in all weather conditions, shooting positions and hunting situations?
a. Bow
b. Bow string
c. Draw weight
d. Arrow
74. In choosing the appropriate equipment, what is an essential consideration?
a. Your safety
b. The game you are hunting
c. The weather during the hunt
d. The terrain you will cover
75. What is one step in compensating for declination when using a compass?
a. Adjust your compass by 10 degrees
b. Center the compass dial's north arrow along a north/south line of the map
c. Determine if you are east or west of the Hudson Bay area
d. Turn the compass dial to the left
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