Unit 6 Quiz Hunters Ed (2024)

FAQs

What are the four main causes of hunting incidents? ›

Each hunter's zone of fire spans about 45 degrees directly in front of the hunter. Never shoot at game moving between you and someone else.

Signs of hypothermia include uncontrolled shivering, memory loss, and ultimately unconsciousness. Shivering is one of the first signs.

Unload guns when not in use. Never point a gun at anything you do not intend to shoot.

Always wear a U.S. Coast Guard–approved personal flotation device (life jacket) while you're in the boat. Life jackets will keep you afloat and help you keep warm.

The two-handed carry provides the best control of the firearm. One hand holds the firearm's grip and the other is on the forearm of the firearm. This is sometimes referred to as the ready carry. It gives the hunter the best control of the muzzle, and the firearm can be shouldered quickly.

No hunter, especially when swinging on game, should allow his or her gun to point at a person. Better to pass up a shot than risk injuring someone or damaging property. Only one hunter should aim at a target. Also, hunters should shoot only if there is an adequate backstop.

Even in cool weather, you need two to four quarts of water a day.

S.T.O.P.: Stop, Think, Observe, Plan

If an emergency does occur, you should remember and follow the S.T.O.P. principle. Stop: Remain calm, and analyze the situation. Think: Decide what you need to do to survive.

1. Always Keep the Muzzle Pointed in a Safe Direction. This is the most basic safety rule. If everyone handled a firearm so carefully that the muzzle never pointed at something they didn't intend to shoot, there would be virtually no firearms accidents.

Which type of sight is most accurate? ›

Telescopic sights provide the most accurate aiming, which makes them popular for hunting.

Get several 40" square sheets of paper. Fire at these targets from 40 yards away using different sizes of shot on each sheet. Draw a 30" diameter circle around the densest part of the pattern on each sheet.

The cause that is most likely to lead to mistaking another person for game is hunter judgment mistakes. The most common of all hunting incidents are hunter judgment mistakes. These hunting incidents occur when a hunter directly or indirectly causes personal injury or death with a firearm.

The four main causes of hunting incidents are hunter judgment mistakes, safety rule violations, lack of control and practice, and mechanical failure.

Causes of Hunting in Synchronous Motor

Sudden change in load such as an increase or decrease in mechanical load causes the rotor to lag or speed up from its synchronous speed. The rotor's temporary lag or speed-up leads to oscillation that realigns with its synchronous speed.