Hunting Safety Quiz

Important: You must print and take results of each quiz with you on the test date as proof of completion of this online course.

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1. Which field carry provides the most control of your firearm:
   • sling
   • trail
   • two-handed
   • cradle
2. A common cause of a hunting accident is:
   • victim covered by shooter swinging on game
   • use of alcohol or drugs
   • horseplay with loaded firearm
   • all of the above
3. Which of the following is NOT a safe way to transport a firearm:
   • with the action open
   • unloaded
   • in a gun case
   • loaded and in a gun rack, visible through the windows.
4. When crossing a fence with a firearm:
   • open the action
   • unload the firearm
   • rest the muzzle on a hat
   • all of the above
5. To minimize the risk of a firearm incident in the home, you should never:
   • point the muzzle in a safe direction
   • check that the magazine and chamber are empty
   • store the firearm and ammunition together
   • keep your finger off the trigger when handling a firearm
6. A hunter's "zone-of-fire" is the area in which a hunter can safely shoot.
   • true
   • false
7. Causing an accident by mistaking another person for a game animal is an example of a:
   • safety rule violation
   • hunter judgment mistake
   • lack of control and practice
   • mechanical failure
8. When three hunters are walking in a single file with shotguns or rifles, it is acceptable for the hunter in the center to use the:
   • concealed carry
   • shoulder carry
   • trail carry
   • cradle carry to the side
9. When hunting in a tree stand you should always:
   • use an approved fall arrest system when climbing in or out of the stand
   • use a haul line to bring a firearm or bow up or down from the stand
   • use an approved fall arrest system when hunting from the stand
   • all of the above
10. To safely load or unload a firearm you should always point the muzzle in a safe direction and put the safety on if not already on:
    • true
    • false