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Hunter Safety Exam ( Update 2025 / 2026) Questions & Answers
Question:
What should a hunter know to develop an effective strategy for identifying and tracking quarry?
Answer:
an animal's characteristics
Question:
You are unloading your firearm. You start by pointing the muzzle in a safe direction. What is the NEXT step you should take?
Answer:
Put the safety on.
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Question:
What is the point to which a compass always points?
Answer:
magnetic north
Question:
What is good marksmanship?
Answer:
hitting the target accurately and consistently
Question:
What might cause a shotgun to explode?
Answer:
using the wrong shotshell in your shotgun
Question:
Which statement about muzzleloaders is true?
Answer:
Muzzleloaders are early firearms that are loaded from the open end.
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Question:
Why does loading a muzzleloader present special concerns?
Answer:
The muzzle must be pointed upward.
Question:
Which of the following describes safe handling of a muzzleloader?
Answer:
Always point the muzzle in a safe direction.
Question:
You need to clear an obstruction from your firearm. What is the proper tool to use?
Answer:
cleaning rod
Question:
What is an example of safe and ethical operation of an off-highway vehicle?
Answer:
using an OHV to haul an animal from the field
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