The most effective shots are delivered to an animal’s vital organs—
heart and lungs
. In large game animals, these organs lie in the chest cavity behind the front shoulder. A lung shot is the most effective shot for big game. The area of the vital organs also contains major blood vessels and arteries.
When using the still hunting strategy How much time should you spend walking versus standing still and observing?
As a general rule, spend
at least 10 times longer being still
and observing than walking.
Do you wait for game while sitting or standing in one spot this hunting strategy is called?
Posting
involves sitting or standing in one spot. The location may offer a vantage point or a spot near the animal’s trails.
What are the rules of fair chase address?
Fair chase rules include
banning the use of vehicles, airplanes, and radios
; electronic calling; or shooting in a fenced enclosure. Many states have made these rules into law.
What step will increase your hunting success?
Of all the steps of preparation, educating yourself about the game you’re hunting is one of the most critical.
Understanding your quarry
will increase your success and add to the enjoyment of the experience as well. In many cases, knowing your quarry is also necessary to ensure that you’re taking legal game.
What is the rule of first blood?
The “rule of first blood” states that
if two hunters each fire an arrow into an animal, the one who can claim the animal is the first to ____________________________________________
_________________________________________________.
What are the four C’s of hunting?
Always follow the 4 c’s:
careful, considerate, capable and courteous
.
What is considered fair chase hunting?
FAIR CHASE, as defined by the Boone and Crockett Club, is the
ethical, sportsmanlike, and lawful pursuit and taking of any free-ranging wild game animal in a manner
that does not give the hunter an improper or unfair advantage over the game animals.
What is one way to find the rules and regulations?
- Official state publications.
- Wildlife agency websites.
- Hunting access guides or booklets.
- Mapping software.
- Agency personnel.
What is a hunter’s most important item of clothing?
The most important clothing choices are a
daylight fluorescent orange hat and daylight fluorescent orange outerwear
—a shirt, vest, or jacket. Daylight fluorescent orange clothing makes it easier for one hunter to spot and recognize another hunter because nothing in nature matches this color.
Which carry gives the best control?
The two-handed or ready carry
provides the best control, particularly in thick brush or weeds, or when you need to fire quickly. If you fall, this carry gives you better control of the gun and helps you keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
What should you do as soon as possible after tagging?
What should you do as soon as possible after tagging game?
Take it back to camp. Hang it up. Allow it to cool.
What are the four main causes of hunting incidents?
Specific causes are as varied as the types of big and small game available in the U.S., however, the primary 4 causes of hunter-related shooting incidents include: Not identifying the target, foreground or background.
Unfamiliarity with the firearm, its mechanics, condition, ammunition, and/or operation.
What are the first 3 priorities if you become lost?
Remind yourself that most lost hunters are located within 48 to 72 hours. You will shorten the time if you follow the guidelines in this course and remember these three priorities:
shelter, fire, and signal
.
What might happen if an arrow is too short for the bow?
Bending, known as “archer’s paradox,” occurs when an arrow is released from the bow. … If your arrows are too lightly or heavily spined for your bow, the “archer’s paradox” movements will be extreme, resulting
in poor arrow flight and loss of accuracy
. (It’s better to err on the stiff, or too heavily spined, side.)
What should you carry with you in a stand?
Carry
a flashlight, extra bulbs, and batteries
. Always turn on your flashlight while walking to or from your tree stand in low-light conditions.
