Shooting Skills Hunter Education Quiz Practice Test

Last Updated on March 27, 2025

Shooting Skills Hunter Education Quiz Practice Test for Hunter Safety Course. A hunter must have a solid understanding of firearms and develop good shooting skills. In this section of the Hunting Safety Course, we will cover the basics of shooting and provide tips and techniques for improving your accuracy in the field.

Shooting Skills Hunter Education Quiz Practice Test

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Shooting Skills Quiz Hunter Education

Hunter Education

Quiz: Multiple Choice and True False
Time Limit: NA
Topic: Shooting Skills

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When shooting a rifle without a rest, the most stable position is

standing

prone

kneeling

sitting

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In a "misfire" where the gun fails to shoot immediately after squeezing the trigger you should

keep the action closed

keep the gun pointed downrange for at least 30 seconds

carefully look for obvious problems

all of the above

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When sighting in and practicing with your rifle or shotgun before hunting you should

use the lightest bullets you can purchase

use the heaviest bullets you can purchase

use the ammunition made by the same manufacturer of the rifle

use exactly the same ammunition you will use when hunting

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You should always

take your time when putting up targets during a cease fire

keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot

assume a firearm is unloaded

wear a hat when shooting

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Assume every gun

is loaded until you check it yourself

needs to be sighted in

is unloaded and safe to handle

should be greased before firing

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When hunting, accuracy with your firearm is critical for

a high score

a clean kill

bragging rights

large animals only

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Good marksmanship is

being able to hit your target at least 50% of the time

correctly scoring your target

being a good sport if you miss your target

hitting your target accurately and consistently

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When sighting in a rifle you should

shoot first at 25 yards

shoot first at 100 yards

shoot first at 150 yards

shoot first at 200 yards

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When firing a rifle you should

use a full choke

pull the trigger quickly

gradually squeeze the trigger until the rifle fires

load the magazine until it is full

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When shooting any firearm you must Always

wear hunter orange

use a sling

wait one minute between shots

wear proper hearing and eye protection

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Which type of firearm is best for hunting?

Handgun

Muzzleloader

The type of firearm depends on the type of game being hunted

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What is the importance of follow-through in shooting?

To confirm the shot

To ensure accuracy

Both A and B

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When should you take a deep breath while shooting?

Before aiming

After aiming

During aiming

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How should you use your trigger finger when shooting?

Pull the trigger

Jerk the trigger

Squeeze the trigger gently

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What is the purpose of proper sight alignment in shooting?

To aim accurately

To reduce the chance of shooting in the wrong direction

Both A and B

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What is the most common shooting stance for hunting?

Prone position

Sitting position

Standing position

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