Hunting Safety
What You Should Know
In this section you will learn basic safe-hunting
practices while handling and carrying firearms in the field. By the end
of the Hunting Safety section you will be able to:
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List five ways to make firearms and
ammunition safe for transportation in a vehicle.
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Describe a safe method for handling
a firearm when entering a tree stand.
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Describe the procedure for safely
handling a firearm when entering a boat or ground blind.
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Demonstrate or explain the appropriate
method(s) for carrying a shotgun or rifle while walking abreast or
in single file with other hunters.
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State four ways to reduce your risk
of injury from falls while hunting.
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Describe the procedure for cleaning
an obstruction from a firearm while in the field.
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State the procedure for safely crossing
an obstacle with a firearm when hunting alone and when hunting with
a partner.
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Define what a safe "zone of fire"
is and state its importance when hunting with others.
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Identify five safe and unsafe hunting
situations in which to shoot at game.
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State one or more senses or skills
of hunters that can be negatively impaired by alcohol or drugs before
or while hunting.
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State the reason
why hunters should wear blaze-orange clothing for most hunting situations.
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